Roger Friedman and Michael Jackson’s New Album

Roger Friedman’s Michael Jackson writings were published this time on The Huffington Post. In an open article, he discusses the problems standing in the way of Michael Jackson’s new album:

Sony and the Michael Jackson Foundation are trying to put together an album of his unheard material. The first idea was to release the album for the Christmas holidays. But they haven’t gotten anywhere.

Some months ago, I was the first person to report that Michael Jackson recorded a number of songs in the summer of 2007. The story was that Michael went with all three of his children to the home of longtime friends, Dominic and Connie Casio, in Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey. The children’s home teacher and their trained pets were also with them. Michael, who had traveled from Las Vegas to North Virginia, stayed at the Casio home for his accommodation and remained there from August to November. Frank, the son of the family, recorded songs for singer Bobby Owing. He and his brother Eddie thought: why not put Michael’s voice on the songs instead of his own? Michael agreed. When the work was finished, the recording tapes were left with Eddie, and his involvement was never mentioned again.

When these songs are released, everyone will be jumping for joy. But not Michael’s nephews—the three Tito Jackson sons. The Jacksons don’t have much love for the Casios, because Michael was closer to these Italian-American friends from New Jersey than to his own blood relatives.

Tito’s sons, members of 3T, had recorded songs with their famous uncle at the beginning of their careers. But not in recent years. They’re upset that why their uncle Michael didn’t leave them this kind of legacy too.

In the past few weeks, Sony has been forced to hire a voice recognition specialist to prove that the recorded voice on these songs belongs to Michael Jackson (which has been confirmed).

3T and John McClain claimed that the voice belonged to an impersonator. This isn’t about money—this is about pride and ego worship. Sony wants to release the five songs Michael recorded with the Casios on the album. In the end, Sony will get what it wants. The foundation will also make millions in revenue. Michael’s nephews and other family members will have to come to terms with the truth.

Source: eMJey / Roger Friedman - huffingtonpost.com