Thriller production lore, vault material and documentary emerge
Key Questions
What new Thriller-era material has surfaced?
91 mixes of Billie Jean, Raw Vocal Take 3, and several unreleased tracks have emerged from the vault.
Are there new archival concert releases from Michael Jackson's tours?
Yes, 4K footage from the Bad Tour Wembley 1988 and Buenos Aires 1993 plus HIStory rehearsal footage have been released, along with a new HIStory Dolby Atmos mix.
What unreleased Michael Jackson songs does Ne-Yo hold?
Ne-Yo has 6-8 unreleased co-writes from 2008 and is considering Jaafar Jackson or Janet Jackson to complete them.
Has new insight into the production of They Don't Care About Us been shared?
A deep dive into the track's production details and recording process has been published.
What other rare MJ recordings or performances have been uncovered?
Unseen rehearsal footage of MJ and Whitney Houston singing One Day In Your Life, plus fan-made jazz improvisations on It's The Falling In Love, have surfaced.
91 Billie Jean mixes, Raw Vocal Take 3, unreleased tracks surface. Archival finds: Bad Tour Wembley 1988, Buenos Aires 1993 4K, HIStory rehearsal 4K. HIStory Dolby Atmos mix now available. Deep dive on 'They Don't Care About Us' production. New: MJ's self-critique of Motown 25 'Billie Jean' performance. Niche find: fan-made jazz improvisation and rare unreleased vocal version of 'It's The Falling In Love'. New: Deep dive on Invincible's $30M production, dedication to Benjamin Hermansen. New: Deep dive into the Atmos remixing process for MJ's catalog using Neve console for analog warmth; Bad and Dangerous already out, rest coming. Unseen rehearsal footage of MJ and Whitney Houston singing 'One Day In Your Life' surfaces. New: Brunei 1996 concert history. New: Podcast deep dive on 'I Want You Back'. New: Ne-Yo reveals 6-8 unreleased MJ co-writes from 2008, considering Jaafar or Janet to finish them. New: Fan discovery of two unreleased song titles: 'Feels So Right' and 'Descending Angels' (unverified). New: Paul Anka reveals he co-wrote three songs with Michael Jackson, including 'This Is It' and 'Love Never Felt So Good'. New: A pivotal moment when MJ parted ways with Quincy Jones and turned to Teddy Riley for Dangerous — adds context to creative evolution and production lore. New: A comprehensive A-to-Z catalog of MJ's unreleased and rare recordings has been compiled — a goldmine for hardcore fans, raising questions about potential future releases. New: A deep dive into HIStory's context — the 1993 allegations, media war, and how Jackson channeled that into his most defiant album. The dual-disc format (greatest hits + new material) was unusual and bold. Essential for understanding post-Dangerous creative evolution and raw emotion behind tracks like 'D.S.' and 'They Don't Care About Us'. New: A deep dive into the iconic 1992 Munich concert (June 27) — reinforces theatrical genius of Dangerous Tour and adds to live performance legacy. New: A reflective piece where MJ discusses his first solo album and 1960s influences, offering rare first-person perspective on his artistic origins. New: Deep dive on the iconic Vincent Price cackle from 'Thriller' — tracing its origins, production context, and cultural afterlife; reinforces Thriller's meticulous craftsmanship and horror-pop fusion. New: Classic Thriller origin story — Rod Temperton's 3am inspiration for the title 'Thriller' — adds to album lore and serendipity behind pop history.