A unique archive of unreleased Michael Jackson songs recorded between 1989 and 1991 was accidentally discovered in an abandoned warehouse in California. Among the materials found were a previously unknown duet with rapper LL Cool J and personal recordings of Jackson's conversations during studio work.
The warehouse where the recordings were found was previously owned by music producer Brian Loren, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Among the finds were 12 songs that Jackson recorded between 1989 and 1991, before the release of the album “Dangerous.”.
What is known about the records:
Some songs were previously mentioned on fan sites but were never released.
In one of the songs, "Don't Believe It," Jackson is supposedly alluding to rumors that were circulating about him in the media.
Another composition, “Seven Digits,” mentions the identification numbers of bodies in the morgue.
The most interesting track is “Truth on Youth,” a duet between Jackson and rapper LL Cool J, in which the pop legend raps.
According to Musgrove, the recordings also feature Jackson discussing the creative process and even cracking jokes.
This is a real treasure. Listening to such unique materials is incredibly exciting
Unfortunately, the recordings cannot be officially released. Representatives of Michael Jackson's estate have refused to buy them, although they have confirmed that they do not claim ownership of the media themselves.
However, they emphasized that the copyright to the music belongs to Jackson's estate, so a public release of these recordings is impossible.
Musgrove plans to auction the recordings, which are estimated to be worth millions of dollars and are likely to be added to the private collections of Michael Jackson fans.
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