The fact that “Thriller” didn’t hit No. 1 feels bizarre. No other music video mattered so much to American culture and yet the tune only peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. If Billboard counted ...
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*A recent TikTok trend has sparked unnecessary confusion over the closing chant of Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” from his 1982 masterpiece “Thriller”. Some users, like @luhdogg_, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. Michael Jackson's Ghosts showcases his ability to gauge ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Since it was released more than 40 years ago, Michael Jackson’s ...