Man claims he has proof new Michael Jackson songs are fakes

By James Gamble via SWNS

A journalist claims to have uncovered bombshell evidence that could prove three songs on a posthumous Michael Jackson album were 'fakes' - and is encouraging the FBI to investigate.

Damien Shields says his 14-year probe - documented in the new podcast "Faking Michael" - has uncovered 'proof' that tunes Breaking News, Keep Your Head Up and Monster were not sung by the King of Pop .

The songs have long been a topic of debate, with fans and even some of Jackson's family questioning the authenticity of the vocals.

The tracks were released on the album " Michael ", which came out a year after the famed singer's death at home in 2009.

Jackson’s estate settled a class-action lawsuit over the songs out of court in 2022 and removed them from streaming services after allegations the songs were sold as official recordings despite the accusations that they’d been sung by someone else.

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But the estate and Sony Music said in a statement at the time: "Nothing should be read into this action concerning the authenticity of the tracks - it is just time to move beyond the distraction surrounding them."

However, Shields says he's now been convinced words, syllables and even breaths were spliced out of real hits and pasted over the songs to create "Frankenstein vocals".

Forensic analysis by an expert audiologist also concludes lead vocals on the songs do not match Jackson's, who died aged 50, the podcast claims.

Shields is now urging those involved with Jackson's estate to contact the FBI over what he calls a "federal crime" by the song's creators.

The creators have always maintained the vocals are Jackson's.

Shields said: "I left no stone unturned. In my opinion, Sony and the estate should file a criminal complaint with the FBI.

"My research team and I have already done all the legwork. All the authorities have to do is listen to 'Faking Michael' and retrace our steps."

Retired FBI art fraud investigator Robert Wittman tells Shields in "Faking Michael" that Jackson’s estate and record label are the victims, as they bought the songs.

The podcast also hears from Dr. George Papcun, an expert analyst in audio forensics who was involved in previous litigation.

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“I did statistical analysis that showed there were reliable and consistent differences,” he tells Shields on the 'Faking Michael' podcast.

"Faking Michael" features exclusive interviews with members of the Jackson family, Michael’s closest artistic collaborators, record label executives, forensic experts and music industry whistle-blowers.

The first 11 episodes of the series have been released, while Shields says two more episodes - containing even more "revelations" - will follow shortly.

“This story should rock the entire music industry to its core,” said James Alay, one of Shield’s co-researchers.

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