Michael Jackson "THE KING OF POP"

Tell me who was the first black artist whose music video played on MTV. There's only one name. It was Michael Joseph Jackson with his transatlantic hit, "Beat It." However, it wasn't the first time he made a name for himself. At the age of four, as the front man of the Jackson Five, he sold many hits such as "I want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There" (remade by Mariah Carey). At 13, he released his first solo album, Got To Be There, with the hit single, "Ben" (later resung by Boyzone). He was brilliant in making music, creating a stunning mix of pop music with R'nB, rock, dance, or rock 'n roll. That was how he earned the title of the king of pop and sold millions of records.

One of his albums, Thriller, containing 7 top 10 hits, had a remarkable short film of 14 minutes duration, and earned 26 platinum awards! He got many awards. His clear voice, outstanding stage performance, distinguished dance style, musicality, music video making breakthroughs, and humanitarian side have captured millions of music lovers' hearts. You remember his Moonwalk steps, don't you? On stage he can portray an absolute self-confidence despite his shy and introvert personality.