Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Development/Music

The music of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 stands as an ongoing conundrum for Sega due to certain executive decisions made during development. Due to the last-minute inclusion of the popular music artist Michael Jackson and his sound team, and the consequences of his subsequent departure before the game's release, it is not fully understood how much of the soundtrack is currently owned by the company. As time has passed, a number of Sonic 3s development staff have commented on the issue - some providing conflicting information, but all confirming Jackson's involvement in one of the most curious and complicated moments in the franchise's history.