VA - Roots Of M.J. (2026)

"Roots Of M.J." is an upcoming Japanese compilation album scheduled to be released by Oldays Records. Distributed via TuneCore Japan, this curation explores the foundational musical elements, inspirations, and early stylistic fragments that shaped the artistry of Michael Jackson.

Tracklist
1. Buddy Greco - Zip a Dee Doo Dah
2. The Four Tops - Standing in the Shadows of Love
3. The Miracles - Who's Loving You
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - (Come Round Here) I'm the One You Need
5. Shades of Blue - Oh How Happy
6. The Crests - 16 Candles
7. Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Little Bitty Pretty One
8. The Heartbeats - A Thousand Miles Away
9. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Reflections
10. Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin
11. Dinah Washington - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
12. The Temptations - My Girl
13. Brenda Holloway - You Can Cry on My Shoulder
14. Stevie Wonder - With a Child's Heart
15. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
16. Sam Cooke - Too Young
17. Nino Tempo & April Stevens - All the Things You Are
18. Stevie Wonder - I Was Made to Love Her
19. The Contours - Just a Little Misunderstanding
20. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
21. James Brown - I Feel Good
22. The Four Tops - Climb Ev'ry Mountain
23. Joe Sgro - Claire de Lune
24. Nat King Cole - Smile (Mono Version)