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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
Michael Jackson's recorded music also encompasses providing background vocals for other artists like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, La Toya Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Janet Jackson, Barry Gibb, and 3T. He collaborated with singers and musicians including the Jackson 5, Paul McCartney , and Freddie Mercury .
Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson, was described by the Associated Press as "a fascinating read and really a must have for any fan of Jackson." [ 4 ] Filmmaker Spike Lee characterized it as having "brilliantly cracked the DNA, the code, the artistry of Michael Joseph Jackson."
Xscape is the second posthumous album by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. [3] It was released on May 9, 2014, by Epic Records, MJJ Music and Sony Music Entertainment, four years after the release of Michael (2010).
One of the best-selling artists of all time, Michael Jackson has sold over 500 million records worldwide. [1] In the United States, Jackson amassed 13 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era) and was the first artist to have a top-ten single in the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades. [ 2 ]
For Thriller 25, Black Eyed Peas frontman and producer will.i.am remixed the demo version of "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" which Michael Jackson and Greg Phillinganes had co-written. [19] The producer commented on Jackson and the project: "You always just dream of meeting him, let alone working with him.
Dangerous (Michael Jackson song) Diamonds Are Invincible; Dirty Diana; Dirty Iyanna (song) Do It Again Medley with Billie Jean; Do You Know Where Your Children Are (song) Don't Be Messin' 'Round; Don't Matter to Me; Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough; Don't Stop the Music (Rihanna song) Don't Walk Away (Michael Jackson song)
It was Michael Jackson's first appearance on stage since he cancelled his world tour in November 1993. He presented lifetime achievement awards to Elizabeth Taylor and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. [21] [22] Bernard Weinraub of the New York Times wrote, “Michael Jackson was the undisputed, if reluctant, star of the evening. He did not ...