Twelve unreleased songs by Michael Jackson have been discovered in an abandoned storage unit in California. The tapes, unearthed by former California Highway Patrol officer and “treasure hunter” Gregg Musgrove, provide a rare glimpse into the King of Pop’s unreleased material.
Musgrove told The Hollywood Reporter that the storage unit, located in the San Fernando Valley, once belonged to singer and producer Bryan Loren, known for creating the 1990 hit Do the Bartman for The Simpsons. Loren’s current whereabouts are reportedly unknown.
The songs, stored on cassette and digital audio tapes, include Don’t Believe It, which appears to address media stories about Jackson, and Truth on Youth, a rap duet featuring LL Cool J. However, Jackson’s estate has declined to purchase the collection, citing that Musgrove does not hold the copyrights, which prevents public release.
While snippets of the tracks have allegedly leaked on fan sites, the tapes remain in a secure facility managed by Musgrove’s attorney. Musgrove plans to offer the collection to major auction houses, estimating its value in the millions. Legal hurdles, however, leave the future of these songs uncertain.
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