In a groundbreaking development, the first-ever studio recording of a young Michael Jackson, which has been kept private for over fifty years, is set to be released on December 7. This release will be in the form of “digital vinyl” on a blockchain-based platform.
The track, titled “Big Boy (One-Derful Version),” will be digitally issued through the blockchain music platform Anotherblock. Fans will be able to access it through the platform’s player, which will also feature images of the master tape and song stems. The track will be available for four days in both open and limited editions.
Recorded on July 13, 1967, this historic recording features an eight-year-old Michael Jackson alongside his brothers during their first studio session at One-Derful in Chicago.
This release is a collaborative effort between Recordpool, the current owner of the recording, and Anotherblock, a Swedish blockchain-based music and royalty marketplace. Anotherblock has previously collaborated with renowned artists such as Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber. Michel Traore, CEO and co-founder of Anotherblock, shared with Cointelegraph:
“Releasing this track as a digital vinyl on-chain allows us to create a community and narrative around the song, elevating it above mere commodity status.”
He emphasized the significance of this format in preserving and celebrating music, particularly for songs that deserve a unique platform to prevent them from being lost in the vast ocean of daily music releases. Traore expressed his enthusiasm for the release, viewing it as an opportunity to continue innovating in the realm of digital ownership within the music industry.
Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s mother, also expressed her excitement about this release. She remarked that these recordings finding a new rhythm in the digital age is a testament to the enduring nature of the Jacksons’ story and their music. This release not only honors Michael Jackson’s legacy but also represents a significant step in the evolution of music distribution and ownership in the digital era.
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