Michael Jackson To Collaborate With Will.i.am

(andPOP) - Michael Jackson is planning on releasing a new album.

The Associated Press reports that Jackson has reportedly asked Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas to collaborate with him on a few tracks for the album.

"I like what he is doing and thought it would be interesting to collaborate or just see how the chemistry worked. I think he's doing wonderful, innovative, positive, great music," Jackson tells "Access Hollywood" in an interview which airs tomorrow and Friday.

Jackson also says that while he hasn't released a new album in over five years, he hasn't stopped writing music.

"I am always writing a potpourri of music. I want to give the world escapism through the wonder of great music and to reach the masses."