XCENTRiC Flips a Classic Into a Minimal Tech House Weapon

Miami-based DJ & producer XCENTRiC® drops his breakthrough track “Annie

Okay”, a Minimal Tech House flip of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” Built

with intricate grooves, a chest-punching low end, and XCENTRiC’s unique edge,

this track is made for the underground and beyond.

Released on Droptone Records™ with publishing by XCENTRiC SOUNDS, Annie

Okay shows XCENTRiC at his sharpest yet. After hours of sculpting the sub and

percussion, the result is a mix that feels both heavy and wide open, his cleanest

and most balanced record to date.

The Original Mix drops on September 30, 2025, across all major platforms:

Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport, YouTube, and more.

About a month later, XCENTRiC will also release a DJ-optimized Extended Mix.

Unlike the Original, the Extended will first be available only for purchase on

Beatport and Traxsource, making it a true DJ-exclusive. A streaming release may

come later, but for now, the Extended stays in the hands of the selectors.

Ahead of release, early supporters and DJs can get exclusive access to the

Original Mix through Hypeddit promos and Buy Me a Coffee. This early push

keeps Annie Okay more than just another single, it’s a statement track built to

move dancefloors worldwide.

XCENTRiC’s connection to Michael Jackson’s legacy runs deep. He has met Janet Jackson personally, and his uncle, Harry Wayne Casey (KC) of KC and the

Sunshine Band, was close friends with Michael from childhood and remained

connected throughout their lives. This family tie makes Annie Okay not only a

powerful club track, but also a heartfelt tribute carried forward by the next

generation.

“This track came from a place of real connection. It felt like Michael’s energy was

with me the whole time, and finishing Annie Okay was emotional. It’s more than a

song to me, it’s a moment in my life I’ll never forget.”

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