MJ's New Album-Pitting Family against Friends?

[Sinderella]

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It’s not easy putting out this new Michael Jackson album. In fact, it’s turned into a war among family and friends.

There are big, big problems concerning which tracks to put on an album of unreleased material that’s supposed to be in stores for Christmas. Right now, even as you read this, Sony Music is struggling with all the parties involved to finalize details and start making CDs.

The biggest issues have come because of what’s known as the “Cascio” tracks. Five of them are so good that they’ve been slated for inclusion. But there’s the rub. According to sources, co-executor John McClain has poisoned the water with Katherine Jackson regarding the Cascio family. On Monday, Mrs. Jackson apparently insisted that no tracks from the Cascio sessions be included.

Adding to the anti-Cascio field are Tito Jackson‘s sons, known as the 3 T’s. The middle T, Taryll, is said to be very bitter about the Cascios. “For years the T’s tried to get Michael to record their songs,” says an insider. “Now they’re faced with the fact that Michael recorded with the Cascios, and not them. They’re not happy.”

Adding to the trouble is that the T’s and McClain have evidently drawn Michael’s two eldest children into the fight. Prince and Paris were with their father when he stayed at the New Jersey home of close family friends Dominic and Connie Cascio from August to November, 2007. They witnessed their father working with Cascio sons Eddie and Frank, and singer Bobby Ewing.

The Ts, who are close to the children, especially Terrell, according to sources, have pressured the children to say the vocals on the tracks are not those of their father. Initially, Prince Jackson, 13, had vouched for the recordings. But recently, an email was sent to the estate’s executors from Paris, 11, claiming the voice belongs to an impostor. The only problem, sources say, is that the email was time stamped while Paris was in school.

In the end, it may not matter what the Ts, Michael’s children, or his mother, or John McClain thinks. Sony made a deal with the estate earlier this year that could be worth $200 million. They’re so keen on the Cascio tracks they even hired forensic audiologists to make sure the vocals are Michael’s and not those of an imitator. The Jackson family will likely have to accept those findings and let the estate and Sony proceed with the album.

Hmmm...Thoughts everyone??
This album is meant to be about to shipped out worldwide for sale in November..and they are still deciding on tracks....
I don't see this being out before Xmas..Sorry.Those on pre order,I think you're looking at Jan..earliest!

[jacilovesmichael]

I think it's interesting in itself that they even acknowledge the possibility of it being an imposter...

But I have to question the accuracy of this article because there are many typo's...3T is referred to as The 3 Ts, lol... and Taryll is spelled differently each time.

[Sinderella]

I think it's interesting in itself that they even acknowledge the possibility of it being an imposter...

But I have to question the accuracy of this article because there are many typo's...3T is referred to as The 3 Ts, lol... and Taryll is spelled differently each time.

I question the accuracy of any article to do with Michael Jackson,his family or Sony since forever.

All I know is that for an album which is LONG awaited by millions,IS a Michael Jackson album,and could be a number one seller for Xmas 2010 there is ZERO promo or marketing being done for it globally.Personally,it is my belief that it is nowhere near coming out in November.
If this article is accurate...it doesn't even have a complete track list yet.

[Rita Hayworth]

I think the important part of this message is that Sony "hired a forensic audiologist" to determine if it is Michael's voice. It's notable that they are mentioning a possible imposter. It will be interesting to see where this leads...I'm betting that the family and Sony are in on this together...another piece of the Bam. They test his DNA, his voice....what else? Handwriting on the will???

[ijcsly]

maybe we could snag a forensic audiologist to compare O2 Mike with our MJ and whilst
they're at it let them compare Dave Dave on LK to our MJ :lol:

[paula-c]

If it notifies this one it is real :?: ... this becomes very interesting 8-)

[*Mo*]

All I know is that for an album which is LONG awaited by millions,IS a Michael Jackson album,and could be a number one seller for Xmas 2010 there is ZERO promo or marketing being done for it globally.

A new Michael Jackson album doesn't need huge promotional campaigns right now, the sales will skyrocket anyway.  Like you said - the album is long awaited by millions, and everybody already knows it's coming, whenever that may be, and will buy it.

[Sinderella]

I think the important part of this message is that Sony "hired a forensic audiologist" to determine if it is Michael's voice. It's notable that they are mentioning a possible imposter. It will be interesting to see where this leads...I'm betting that the family and Sony are in on this together...another piece of the Bam. They test his DNA, his voice....what else? Handwriting on the will???

Yeah I agree,if there is a pt2 i will get it up asap.

They need to get someone in to get EVERYTHING tested LOL.
Like IJCSLY suggests

maybe we could snag a forensic audiologist to compare O2 Mike with our MJ and whilst they're at it let them compare Dave Dave on LK to our MJ :lol:

I reckon if we all put a few ££ $$ Euros in haha,we'd have enough for a session with one in no time.EH,if Justice can raise $800 from selling 'rocks of love' pretty sure we could get a forensic audiologist!!

If it notifies this one it is real :?: ... this becomes very interesting 8-)

Well,like i said i will keep my eye out for more on it,and try validate it with more info if its out there (Y)

All I know is that for an album which is LONG awaited by millions,IS a Michael Jackson album,and could be a number one seller for Xmas 2010 there is ZERO promo or marketing being done for it globally.

A new Michael Jackson album doesn't need huge promotional campaigns right now, the sales will skyrocket anyway.  Like you said - the album is long awaited by millions, and everybody already knows it's coming, whenever that may be, and will buy it.

I know it is MJ,and he doesn't need the 'usual' campaigns artists have 99% of the time however,to a huge portion of the population MJ is gone.Those people won't be checking for a release date.My father is a massive Michael Jackson fan and he didn't have a clue.So I know what your saying, but there needs to be SOME and so far i've seen NONE.

[voiceforthesilent]

I agree with all of this - seems odd that there is no mention of a new CD coming out...even on MichaelJackson.com. The only thing they have on there is the DVD box set of short films.

I thought there was a producer for this CD (ughh - can't remember the name) and if that is the case, wouldn't this person be in charge of coordinating what music goes onto the CD? Why McClain and T3 and Katherine? Something doesn't sound right by this story so I have to consider most of this story untrue until I hear more. Thanks for posting this Sind!!

[darkchild]

maybe we could snag a forensic audiologist to compare O2 Mike with our MJ and whilst
they're at it let them compare Dave Dave on LK to our MJ :lol:

You took the words right out of my mouth. :lol: You have hit the nail on the head.  Excellent point and well-said! Bless you!

All I know is that for an album which is LONG awaited by millions,IS a Michael Jackson album,and could be a number one seller for Xmas 2010 there is ZERO promo or marketing being done for it globally.

A new Michael Jackson album doesn't need huge promotional campaigns right now, the sales will skyrocket anyway. Like you said - the album is long awaited by millions, and everybody already knows it's coming, whenever that may be, and will buy it.

Well-said, Mo.  I love it! Bless you!

[cin_pyt]

I think the important part of this message is that Sony "hired a forensic audiologist" to determine if it is Michael's voice. It's notable that they are mentioning a possible imposter. It will be interesting to see where this leads...I'm betting that the family and Sony are in on this together...another piece of the Bam. They test his DNA, his voice....what else? Handwriting on the will???

yup here comes BAM. who really did die June 25, 2009? Was it Michael Jackson? I can imagine specials on this like a big unsolved mystery. Where is the real Michael Jackson? BAM!!!! Get ready! fake will, fake death, fake autopsy yep something big is gonna happen.

[MJonmind]

For some reason I can just see Michael feeding these kinds of stories to the media, just adding more confusion, planting seeds of doubt about imposters, family fights etc.  just like an artist puts a dab of paint here and there. He's creating the hoax masterpiece. I remember in the Lisa Marie fan site she had said that when she first met him she was glad she heard him swear like an ordinary person, something like he didn't care what the media had to say, "F--k the media" or something, and she said that if he noticed that the media had something wrong he was more inclined to just ignore it and let whatever happen, where she wanted to correct the mistake and fight for it.  Now he's saying you told lies about me, well then I'll give you plenty of lies to go with. Our challenge is to discern media TRASH (cans) from truth.

Could someone give me the link to where Lisa and Michael's chronological relationship is because my computer was redone? Thanks.

[Sarahli]

But recently, an email was sent to the estate’s executors from Paris, 11, claiming the voice belongs to an impostor. The only problem, sources say, is that the email was time stamped while Paris was in school.

:?

I don't think that people know that an album is supposed to be released.... even fans are not all aware, and I also think that even if it is Michael Jackson some advertisement is required... just to let people know. Now we are almost in November...and if we take into consideration all the process that is behind the release of an album... all over the world it stays very little time... but I'm not an expert.

[Sinderella]

But recently, an email was sent to the estate’s executors from Paris, 11, claiming the voice belongs to an impostor. The only problem, sources say, is that the email was time stamped while Paris was in school.

:?

I don't think that people know that an album is supposed to be released.... even fans are not all aware, and I also think that even if it is Michael Jackson some advertisement is required... just to let people know. Now we are almost in November...and if we take into consideration all the process that is behind the release of an album... all over the world it stays very little time... but I'm not an expert.

No,your exactly right Sarah.I was with a friend yesterday,she doesn't work in the same industry as me,she is your typical very normal member of the general public.She is a MJ fan,always has been.I told her while we were in the car with an MJ cd on that he was supposed to have a new album out....*while trying to convert her to being a believer lol*she had NO clue about it.She hadn't heard a thing or seen any advertising for it <<<Her own words.
As big as Michael Jackson is,the majority of people don't look into things, don't read emails they sign up for say from amazon or HMV or wherever...they NEED to see posters,marketing,TV commercials and so on.But there is nothing.
Record labels are about 2things money and making more of it,it isn't news and everyone knows it.They will target as many groups of the public as possible to get an album sold.MJ is no exception.

@VFTS you're welcome

Could someone give me the link to where Lisa and Michael's chronological relationship is because my computer was redone? Thanks.

Do you mean when it started or the thread or what doll?Let me know and I will happily sort you a link out x

[Bee Bee]

I think it's really sad and kinda telling that Michael's family is struggling with the Cascios and bearing them such ill will. From what we know, the Cascios have always been very close and loyal to Michael, unlike his family... Those songs should be released.