AceShowbiz - Former CHP officer turned treasure hunter Gregg Musgrove stumbled upon the tapes after an associate informed him about a storage unit he had purchased in Van Nuys. The unit belonged to Bryan Loren, a former music producer and singer whose whereabouts are currently unknown.

The tapes contain 12 unreleased tracks that Michael Jackson worked on prior to his "Dangerous" album, recorded from around 1989 to 1991. Musgrove and Loren can be heard discussing the recording process and creative ideas on the tapes.

Among the unreleased gems is "Don't Believe It", which appears to address the rumors surrounding Jackson at the time. Another tape features Jackson explaining the meaning behind "Seven Digits", a song that references the identification numbers assigned in morgues. Perhaps the most captivating track is "Truth on Youth", a rap duet between Jackson and LL Cool J.

While Musgrove initially approached the Jackson Estate with his findings, they declined to purchase the tapes but provided a letter stating they do not claim ownership. However, the letter emphasizes that the copyright on the recordings belongs to the estate. This effectively prevents the public release of the tapes.

Despite the copyright restrictions, Musgrove plans to auction the tapes through major auction houses. The potential value of the collection is estimated to be in the seven-digit range, possibly attracting celebrity memorabilia enthusiasts like Lady GaGa.