The sheer scale of Michael Jackson’s fame can sometimes overshadow the music itself. From the moment he danced into America’s hearts as the 11-year-old lead singer of the Jackson 5 on their ...

When it comes to music royalty, Michael Jackson remains an unmatched icon. His albums defined eras, broke records and set new standards in artistry and innovation. Each genre-blending project reflects ...

Michael Jackson’s Thriller, released over 40 years ago, is still his greatest album, shaping pop music and breaking records decades later.

Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson's collaborations are some of the greatest in music history. According to The Hollywood Reporter, they met when Jackson was 12 years old at Sammy Davis' house. "I need ...

Michael Jackson has now spent the last month at the top of the UK albums chart. His 2-CD compilation The Essential notches up a third week at number one, having previously replaced another Jackson ...

The Making of 'Bad': "He was the architect of the album in every sense of the word." <br><em><strong>Bad </strong></em><strong>was crafted at Westlake Studio in Los ...

Billed as 'The Best You've Never Heard', Michael Jackson's second posthumous album Xscape is an eight-track collection "contemporised" by some of music's most highly-regarded producers. The songs were ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall is now certified diamond by the RIAA ...