Musgrove uncovered 12 tracks that Jackson worked on between 1989 and 1991. These songs, including titles like “Don’t Believe It,” “Seven Digits,” and “Truth on Youth” (a duet with rapper LL Cool J), offer a unique glimpse into Jackson’s creative process during the “Dangerous” album era.
Undeterred, Musgrove has partnered with the auction house Gotta Have Rock & Roll to sell the tapes. The auction, set to take place in New Jersey, will start bidding at $85,000. However, potential buyers should note that ownership of the tapes does not grant rights to distribute or monetize the music.
Gotta Have Rock and Roll’s president, Dylan Kosinski, told TMZ that the “cassettes are more valuable because they can’t be reproduced or released to the public,” calling the auction a “bigger deal” because the estate is still holding onto the originals. Michael’s collaborator, Loren, is said to have given the copies to the auction’s consignor.