‘Rock With You’ music video upgraded

The Estate of Michael Jackson recently made a surprising move by giving one of his classic music videos, “Rock With You,” a visual upgrade. The video is now available on YouTube with a higher resolution option, labeled as “4K.” While this unexpected update caught fans off guard, it raises an interesting question: could this be a sign of more updates to come? Perhaps the Estate is planning to remaster all of Michael Jackson’s iconic short films in preparation for the upcoming biopic. After all, Michael Jackson isn’t just the King of Pop—he’s also widely regarded as the King of the music video.

However, while the “Rock With You” video is advertised as 4K, the actual quality doesn’t quite match the label. When compared to the genuine 4K restorations of “Thriller” and “Beat It,” “Rock With You” appears to fall short. The resolution feels softer, suggesting the use of AI-based upscaling tools rather than a fully invested remastering process. While this approach does give the video a noticeable lift, it lacks the sharpness and clarity fans have come to expect from true 4K restorations.

This raises speculation about the Estate’s strategy and level of commitment. Are they testing the waters with AI enhancements before committing resources to full restorations? Or was this a quick attempt to bring attention to the catalog without a major overhaul? Fans will undoubtedly hope for more comprehensive remasters of Michael’s groundbreaking music videos, which have played a significant role in shaping the visual and cultural legacy of modern music.

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UPDATE:
The Estate of Michael Jackson has confirmed that, to join with the release of “Off The Wall” on Audiophile Vinyl and SACD, they have updated 3 “Off The Wall” videos, the first one being “Rock With You”.

The Estate also confirmed that while those videos are upscaled versions, they are not 4K due to the low quality of the original source. The Estate and Sony have tested various technology and a decision on which technology offered the best option was selected.