Michael Jackson—well, what can you say? He’s the greatest performer of all time. His vocal prowess was like lightning claps. His songwriting was like candy. And his dancing skills were the stuff only ...

As the news of Michael Jackson’s forthcoming biopic continues to take over the social media timelines, many people are using it as an excuse to revisit Jackson’s extensive discography. From his early ...

An abandoned storage unit once used by a Los Angeles music producer led to the discovery of 12 unreleased Michael Jackson songs. Here’s why you won’t ever hear them. A dozen unreleased Michael Jackson ...

Michael Jackson wasn’t just an artist. He was the greatest entertainer of all time. From his smooth vocals to jaw-dropping dance moves, theatrical music videos, and unmatched stage presence, Michael ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has become the quintessential ...

With a career that saw him dominate the charts for decades, Michael Jackson's albums are filled with more incredible songs ...

Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" debuts on both of Billboard's global charts, becoming another hit for the late superstar as "Billie Jean" climbs to never-before-seen peaks. Portrait of American Pop and ...

The Beatles‘ “Come Together” is a swamp rock classic that sounds nothing like a Michael Jackson song. Yet, the King of Pop covered the track in the 1990s and made it all his own. Interestingly, the ...