Jackson plans to wind down music

Michael Jackson claims that he will stop making music as he grows old, to allow him to enjoy the last years of his life.

The pop music legend has said that he doesn't want to propel himself to an early grave by performing and recording in his later years like other stars.

Jackson told Ebony: "[I won't keep making music] the way James Brown or Jackie Wilson did, where they just killed themselves.

"I wish James Brown could have slowed down and been more relaxed and enjoyed his hard work."

The singer also confirmed in the interview that he would be working with Kanye West and will.i.am on his new studio album, which is expected to be released in 2008.