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Michael Jackson: 50 Hits, Unmatched Legacy
23 Apr
Summary
- Michael Jackson achieved 13 solo No. 1 singles, tying Drake for the most by a male artist.
- His 1982 album 'Thriller' remains the best-selling album of all time.
- Jackson's 1995 song 'You Are Not Alone' debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100.
Michael Jackson's legendary career is a testament to his enduring impact on the Billboard charts, with 50 of his songs making a significant mark. As a solo artist, he amassed 13 No. 1 singles on the Hot 100, a record he shares with Drake for male artists.
Jackson first gained prominence as the energetic lead singer of the Jackson 5, whose early hits dominated the charts. By age 12, he was already part of an act that achieved a remarkable feat: their first four entries on the Hot 100 all reached No. 1.
His solo career soared with the 1979 album 'Off the Wall,' establishing him as a formidable artist. This was followed by the monumental 1982 release of 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, which spent 37 weeks atop the Billboard 200. Remarkably, seven singles from 'Thriller' reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Further cementing his chart dominance, Jackson's 1987 album 'Bad' yielded a then-record five No. 1 singles. In 1995, 'You Are Not Alone' made history by debuting at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Even posthumously, his music continues to resonate, with collaborations like 'Love Never Felt So Good' and a feature on Drake's track charting in recent years.
