Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, moving over 70 million copies worldwide, a benchmark that is 40% higher than the average top-selling R&B album. With 13 Grammy Awards, Jackson transformed music videos into an art form, earning the title King of Pop by crossing R&B, soul, funk, and pop. His single 'Billie Jean' spent 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, outperforming #9 Beyoncé’s longest-running solo #1 by 2 weeks. Jackson’s cultural landmark status and enduring sales prove his unparalleled impact on R&B and global music.