Unreleased Michael Jackson tracks discovered in abandoned storage unit

Unreleased Michael Jackson tracks discovered in abandoned storage.
Estate denies ownership, barring public release of rare recordings.
Among the tapes are 12 previously unheard tracks.

A California man, Gregg Musgrove, has stumbled upon a treasure trove of unreleased tracks by late pop icon Michael Jackson. Musgrove, a former California Highway Patrol officer and avid treasure hunter, discovered the tapes in an abandoned storage unit in Van Nuys, deep in the San Fernando Valley. The unit previously belonged to Bryan Loren, a music producer and singer who collaborated with Jackson.

Among the tapes are 12 previously unheard tracks Jackson recorded before his Dangerous album. "Some of them are rumored to exist, while others have never been leaked. Hearing Michael’s voice joking and discussing creative processes gave me goosebumps," Musgrove shared in an interview with a U.S. media outlet.

One standout track, Truth on Youth, is a rap duet between Jackson and LL Cool J, featuring the King of Pop rapping—a rare and unique departure from his usual style.

Despite the discovery, fans may never hear these tracks. Musgrove revealed that the Jackson Estate declined to purchase the tapes or provide a letter disclaiming ownership. Without copyright clearance, the recordings cannot be released publicly.

Michael Jackson, widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers, died at age 50 in 2009 from a Propofol overdose.

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