'Timeless,' Fan Complaints, Michael Jackson

Key Points:

• The posthumous Prince album *Timeless* compiles previously unreleased tracks spanning each decade of his career, featuring rare songs like the 1977 home recording “I Am You” and the previously unknown 2012 track “Bestest Friend.”
• Prince’s estate, managed by his heirs and music industry veterans, has released nearly 200 unreleased recordings since his death in 2016, but curator L. Londell McMillan emphasizes a thoughtful, paced approach to future releases to honor Prince’s legacy.
• The estate is actively digitizing and cataloging tens of thousands of assets, including unreleased music and concert footage, with about half currently digitized; however, not all material is ready for release due to format and production quality considerations.
• A Broadway musical about Prince is slated for early 2025, with Lin-Manuel Miranda involved as a producer, focusing more on Prince’s authentic musical legacy; additionally, a jukebox musical and potential biopic are in development but details remain under wraps.
• The estate aims to engage younger generations by curating Prince’s music in accessible formats and exploring collaborations with contemporary artists, while maintaining exclusivity to preserve the uniqueness of Prince’s work and legacy.