Last Friday, JOY Media’s specialist music program Turn The Beat Around, presented by Robbie Molinari, paid tribute to the King of Pop with a high-energy session that reimagined Michael Jackson’s classics for the dancefloor. Presented by JOY, Australia’s not-for-profit LGBTIQA+ media organisation, the episode showcased 90 minutes of house remixes that celebrated Michael’s enduring impact on music, dance, and club culture.
Turn The Beat Around is known for diving deep into disco, soul, and funk from the 60s through the 90s, mixing the grooves with rich song histories and chart trivia. For this replay, Robbie Molinari shifted focus to Michael Jackson, curating an electrifying set of remixes from some of the most iconic names in house music.
Listeners were treated to reworks by pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles, Masters at Work, David Morales, Roger Sanchez, Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley, Hani, Love To Infinity, and more—each remix highlighting Michael’s versatility and timeless artistry.
The setlist was a journey through Michael’s catalogue with a club twist:
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“Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” (Roger’s Underground Club Solution – Roger Sanchez)
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“In the Closet” (Club Edit – Tommy Musto)
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“Remember the Time” (Silky Soul 7″ – Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley)
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“Stranger in Moscow” (Hani’s Radio Edit – Hani)
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“Thriller” (DEF Thrill Mix – David Morales & Frankie Knuckles)
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“Speed Demon” (Nero Remix – Nero)
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“Rock With You” (MAW Remix – Masters At Work)
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“Off the Wall” (Junior Vasquez Mix – Junior Vasquez)
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“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” (Brothers In Rhythm Mix)
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“Black or White” (The Clivilles & Cole Radio Mix – Robert Clivilles & David Cole)
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“Blood on the Dancefloor” (Fire Island Radio Mix – Fire Island)
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“They Don’t Care About Us” (Classic Paradise Mix – Love To Infinity)
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“Jam” (Roger’s Club Mix – Roger Sanchez)
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“You Are Not Alone” (Club Edit – Frankie Knuckles)
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“Who Is It” (The Most Patient Mix – Brothers In Rhythm)
From the pulsing beats of Roger Sanchez’s Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough to the soulful reinterpretation of You Are Not Alone by Frankie Knuckles, the special session underscored how Michael Jackson’s music continues to inspire new generations of producers and fans.
For longtime listeners of Turn The Beat Around, this episode was both a history lesson and a dance party, a reminder that Michael’s artistry not only dominated the charts but also shaped the sound of global club culture.
JOY Media continues to champion diverse voices and stories, and with specials like this, it also keeps alive the musical legacies that unite communities on the dancefloor.
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