Michael Jackson is working with hip-hop star Kanye West on his comeback album.
The rapper-and-producer jumped at the chance to collaborate with Michael, 49, on his much-anticipated LP, his first studio release since 2001's 'Invincible'.
Kanye revealed: "I'm working on stuff for Michael Jackson.
"If I like a person's outlet or what a person brings to the table, then I'll speak to them."
Yesterday (10.10.07), Michael - who has seen his career freefall since his 2005 child molestation trial, of which he was subsequently cleared of all charges - thanked fans for their support and hinted he would soon be announcing his comeback.
He said: "I've been really busy lately. Soon I will be sharing exciting and surprising news with you.
"Your continued love and support means so much to me
"I really love and appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart."
Kanye, 30, is not the only collaborator Michael is working with on his
album. Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am and singer/songwriter Ne-Yo are also working with the eccentric star to create a newer edgy and up-tempo LP.
will.i.am confessed he put the phone down on Michael when he first called him, because he thought it was a hoax.
He said: "I was like, 'Come on, who is this, how did you get me number? Stop playing around.' He said, 'No it's really me, it's Michael.'
"I still didn't believe it was him and was like, 'Dude, seriously, I got to go.' "
The album is due to be released early next year.