Hidden Michael Jackson Tapes Found in a Storage Unit—And They’re Blowing Minds

Imagine stumbling onto unreleased Michael Jackson music just sitting in a storage unit—sounds like a movie plot, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Gregg Musgrove, a former California Highway Patrol officer turned stay-at-home dad and part-time treasure hunter. Musgrove recently hit the jackpot when he discovered a stash of unreleased MJ tracks in a storage unit deep in the San Fernando Valley.

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The tapes, which once belonged to producer Bryan Loren, feature 12 tracks from the late ‘80s to early ‘90s, recorded before Jackson’s iconic Dangerous album. Some of the titles, like “Don’t Believe It” and “Seven Digits,” reflect themes Jackson was known for exploring at the time. There’s even a rap duet with LL Cool J called “Truth on Youth.” Yep, Michael Jackson rapping. Let that sink in.

Musgrove says listening to the tapes gave him goosebumps. “Nobody’s ever heard this stuff before,” he shared, adding that the recordings also capture Jackson cracking jokes and talking through ideas in the studio. For diehard fans, it’s like peeking behind the curtain into the King of Pop’s creative genius.

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But before you start planning your next Spotify playlist, here’s the catch: these tapes can’t be released. The Jackson Estate owns the copyrights to the music, meaning the tracks will stay locked away from the public. Even though the estate declined to buy the tapes, they’ve made it clear that ownership of the recordings doesn’t include the rights to share them.

So, what’s next? Musgrove is planning to auction off the tapes, which could end up in the hands of a private collector. While it’s bittersweet that fans may never hear the songs, this find is a reminder that Michael Jackson’s legacy is still full of surprises—and

maybe a little magic.