Premium
This is an archive article published on March 18, 2010

New MJ songs in ‘record-breaking’ £132.5m deal

A bulk of 60 plus songs by Michael Jackson has been included in a record-breaking deal that will add up to 132.5 million pounds to the star's estate.

A bulk of 60 plus songs by Michael Jackson has been included in a record-breaking deal that will add up to 132.5 million pounds to the star’s estate.

John Branca,who broke the deal along with co-executor John McClain and team of lawyers,revealed Sony Music Entertainment bought new Jackson music,some of which has never been released and was recorded with other artists in the last three years.

“Michael had a tendency to over-record. He would record 20,30,40 songs for one album. These are the vintage songs,” The Mirror quoted Branca as saying.

Story continues below this ad

Branca added Jackson’s both old and new material may end up in some of the future albums.

Speaking about the Sony deal,Branca added: “The remarkable thing is to make the biggest deal in history in a market with declining record sales. It’s a pretty big thing.”

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement