Michael Jackson’s Thriller, released over 40 years ago, is still his greatest album, shaping pop music and breaking records decades later.

Celebrate 43 years of Michael Jackson's iconic album 'Thriller' - a groundbreaking success that continues to shape the music ...

SZA continues to add to the list of her music achievements as her beloved SOS album reaches new heights nearly three years after its initial release. On March 12, 2025, SZA’s SOS album tied with ...

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has long been considered the ultimate Halloween anthem; the song that has quite literally defined spooky season for generations—so when Billboard released its latest list ...

The architect behind Michael Jackson’s “Thriller," Quincy Jones, died Sunday at age 91. And 40 years after that single's release, the record-shattering song continues to have a chokehold on our ...

But the album's success can't be measured by sales alone. As Jackson moonwalked his way into music history, "Thriller" set a new benchmark for blockbusters that changed how the music business promoted ...

The sheer scale of Michael Jackson’s fame can sometimes overshadow the music itself. From the moment he danced into America’s hearts as the 11-year-old lead singer of the Jackson 5 on their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s music recently enjoyed its annual boost on charts ...

SZA, the artist born Solána Rowe, released her sophomore album, “SOS,” on Dec. 9, 2022, but you wouldn’t know that it was released over two years ago based on its run near the top of the Billboard Hot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Halloween is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for the ...