MICHAEL JACKSON will reportedly step out of hiding in the Middle East next week to record his charity single THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART in Britain.

The THRILLER singer has been residing in Bahrain with his friend PRINCE ABDULLA since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in a Santa Maria, California, court in June (05).

Earlier this month (SEP05), Jackson announced his plans to enlist celebrity friends, including JAY-Z, JAMES BROWN, MARIAH CAREY and MARY J BLIGE, to record a charity song, with proceeds going to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (29AUG05) on America’s Gulf Coast.

British newspaper The Sun claims Jackson is flying to London next week to begin the recording process.

A source says, “Michael has been working on the lyrics since the hurricane happened and wants to release it in the next fortnight.

“He can’t wait to visit London. He’s always had incredible support from fans in England and he admires some of the top producers based there.”

Source: Contact Music / Sun