Michael Jackson's lost tapes reveal 'Dangerous' era gems
In the San Fernando Valley, previously undisclosed tapes of Michael Jackson have been discovered. It is now clear from which years the fragments of the late King of Pop's work originate. The titles of the found songs have also been provided. Unfortunately, the artist did not manage to release them during his lifetime.
According to American media reports, unpublished tapes of Michael Jackson from 1989-1991 were found while searching a warehouse in the San Fernando Valley. These recordings are from the period when he worked on the album "Dangerous," which was full of hits such as "Jam" and "In the Closet."
The tapes contain 12 previously unreleased songs, 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 true treasure for the artist's fans, but the copyrights are held by Jackson Estate.
This is a legal entity established after his death to administer and manage his estate. This means that — at least for now — publicly releasing the music is not possible.
The tapes, which have thrilled Michael Jackson's fans, belonged to music producer Bryan Loren, a friend of Jackson's. The discovery has sparked great interest not only in the United States, especially since it involves a few songs that never premiered despite grand announcements.
Unfortunately, for now, listeners must be patient and wait for a decision from Jackson Estate. However, it can be assumed that sooner or later the singer's new songs will hit the market. With an appropriate marketing campaign, this could be associated with 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 units and old facilities to find valuable 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 recounted in "Washington Post".
He added that besides the 12 songs on the DAT tapes, he also found a one-hour interview with Bryan Loren, in which Loren talks about Michael Jackson's collaboration with rapper LL Cool J.
