LL COOL J and Michael Jackson once teamed up for some tracks, but they never saw daylight.
- Former cop Gregg Musgrove stumbled upon a stash of these unreleased gems in a storage unit.
- The storage unit belonged to music producer Bryan Loren, who seems to have vanished.
- The tapes include a fascinating duet titled ‘Truth on Youth’ with LL COOL J.
- Sadly, MJ’s estate isn’t letting these tracks hit the airwaves anytime soon.
LL COOL J fans have long yearned to hear his collaborations with Michael Jackson. The rapper recently opened up about why those legendary tracks remain hidden.
Former California Highway Patrol officer, Gregg Musgrove, made a surprising discovery in a storage unit he purchased in Van Nuys. He found DAT tapes filled with these unreleased MJ songs.
The storage unit once belonged to music producer Bryan Loren, whom Musgrove hasn’t been able to trace. Nevertheless, the tapes offer an exciting glimpse into music history.
Recorded between 1989 and 1991, these tapes include 12 songs, featuring a track labeled ‘duet rap with LL COOL J,’ piquing curiosity among fans of both artists.
Despite plans to auction the tapes, Michael Jackson’s estate insists that commercial use is off the table. Their statement to The Hollywood Reporter affirmed that master recordings reside safely within the estate’s vaults.
In a reflective moment, LL COOL J shared his thoughts on why the songs never released. Plainly put, “They weren’t good enough.” One leaked song, ‘Serious Effect,’ offered a hint of what could have been.
While LL COOL J valued working alongside the King of Pop, he acknowledged that the collaboration simply didn’t hit the mark. Music, like any art form, sometimes just doesn’t land as intended.
Reflecting on time spent with Jackson, LL COOL J told a humorous tale involving a piano and the making of ‘Smooth Criminal.’ MJ joked about a fictitious ritual, bringing laughter to the studio.
LL COOL J has always held MJ in high regard, calling him the king and a huge influence on his appreciation for Hip Hop. Evidently, there were fond memories, if not hit tracks.
Despite never releasing any smash hits together, LL COOL J and Michael Jackson shared unforgettable studio moments.
