A treasure trove of unreleased Michael Jackson tracks has surfaced after former California Highway Patrol officer Gregg Musgrove stumbled upon a storage unit in Van Nuys, California. The unit, previously owned by music producer Bryan Loren, contained cassette and DAT tapes featuring rare and unheard recordings of the King of Pop.
Among the unreleased tracks is “Don’t Believe It,” seemingly addressing the media rumors surrounding Jackson. Another track, “Seven Digits,” references identification numbers assigned to bodies in morgues, with Jackson himself explaining its intended meaning on tape. Perhaps the most intriguing discovery is a rap duet with LL Cool J titled “Truth on Youth,” showcasing Jackson’s rare foray into rapping. LL Cool J has previously confirmed working with Jackson, adding credibility to this unique find.
Musgrove and his attorney approached the Michael Jackson Estate, which confirmed these tapes are duplicates of master recordings already secured in their vaults. While the Estate declined to purchase the tapes, they issued a letter affirming copyright ownership, restricting any public release or commercial use of the recordings.
With the tapes’ value estimated in the seven-figure range, Musgrove plans to auction them, offering a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of music history.
