Mysterious Michael Jackson tapes unearthed in California
Unreleased tapes of Michael Jackson have been discovered in the San Fernando Valley. It is now known which years the works of the deceased King of Pop originate from. The titles of the found songs have also been revealed. The artist did not manage to release them during his lifetime.
American media report that during a search of a warehouse in the San Fernando Valley, unreleased Michael Jackson tapes from the years 1989-1991 were found. The recordings come from the period of work on the "Dangerous" album. The album was full of hits like "Jam" and "In the Closet."
The tapes contain 12 unreleased tracks, mostly recorded on cassettes, including "Don't Believe It" and "Truth on Youth," in which Jackson raps with LL Cool J. This material is a real treasure for the artist's fans, but the copyrights are held by the Jackson Estate.
The Jackson Estate is a legal entity established after his death to administer and manage his estate. This means that — at least for now — public release of the music is not possible.
The tapes that excite Michael Jackson fans belonged to music producer Bryan Loren, his friend. The discovery has aroused great interest not only in the United States, especially since it involves several songs that despite much announcement, never saw a release.
Unfortunately, for now, listeners must arm themselves with patience and wait for the decision of the Jackson Estate. However, one can assume that sooner or later the singer's new songs will hit the market. With the right marketing campaign, this could translate to multimillion-dollar profits.
Who found Michael Jackson's tapes?
The legacy of the world-renowned star was discovered by a retired police officer from California, Gregg Musgrove. His hobby is searching through storage rooms and old storages to find precious items and sell them at online auctions.
When I finally heard it, it was surreal. I kept calling my wife in to make sure I wasn’t losing it, he reported to the "Washington Post."
He added that besides the 12 songs, he found a one-hour interview with Bryan Loren on DAT tapes, in which Loren talks about Michael Jackson's collaboration with rapper LL Cool J.
