Did Michael prepare an album in 2007?
Roger Friedman, in an exclusive report, says that Michael Jackson had prepared a new album in 2007. This news has recently been released by sources close to Michael. Of course, the release of this album may be complicated by legal and regulatory issues. Michael’s lawyers have not commented on this yet.
It’s worth noting that the contract that was signed some time ago between the Michael Jackson Foundation and Sony worth more than $200 million—the biggest contract in music history—does not include these newly discovered songs.
Friedman reported on November 19, 2007 that after Michael moved out of a house he had rented in Northern Virginia, he spent three months at the home of the Cassio family in the Franklin Lakes village in the state of New Jersey. The Cassio family is from Italy and owns an Italian restaurant. Michael, along with his children and their nanny and teacher, moved into the Cassio home in late summer 2007 and stayed there until November 7.
During this time, he wasn’t idle; instead, he produced several songs together with Eddie (Angel) Cassio.
Friedman says that Michael’s manager and advisor, Frank Dileo, was aware of the two making songs. He listed the names of some of these songs as follows: “Water,” “Breaking News,” and “Burn Tonight.”
He describes Michael’s voice and singing, quoting a person who claims to have heard these songs, as flawless.
Eddie Cassio, 28, is the second son of Dominic Cassio and Connie Cassio, who have had a friendship relationship with Michael since the 1990s. Dominic met Michael in 1984 or 1985. At that time, he was the general manager of the Helmsley Palace Hotel in New York City. After meeting the Cassios, Michael quickly felt close to them as if they were family. Over the years, Michael repaid the Cassio family’s hospitality with his own generosity. Although their names are not in his will, these newly discovered songs could bring them millions of dollars in wealth—and, of course, be a lasting gift for those who were accepted by Michael as his family.
After Michael’s death, the Cassio family wrote a letter of condolence, which was published in a memorial magazine released on July 7, 2009 during the major Michael Jackson tribute ceremony at the Staples Center. They have also visited Catherine Jackson, Michael’s mother, and her children—who now live in Encino—on several occasions.
The text that Eddie Cassio wrote on behalf of his family in the memorial magazine is as follows:
“Only once in a lifetime can you see an angel sent from heaven. I thank God every day for experiencing heaven on earth. Wisdom, guidance, and knowledge will always be remembered and put into practice. Thank you for these memories, because they will remain in my heart forever and ever. Our friendship will always be honored. I write on behalf of my family. We promise to always remain ‘the first family of love.’
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We will love you forever and ever.
Angel Cassio and the Cassio family.”
Source: eMJey / showbiz411.com