Jackson took a stand against hate in some of his songs. “Black or White” remains one of the most famous songs ever about equality. On the other hand, one of his other songs in the same vein was a lot ...

Jackson’s favorite song wasn’t by a fellow R&B singer. Instead, it was by a fellow major celebrity: Charlie Chaplin. While Chaplin is primarily remembered for his film roles, he also has a musical ...

The track began as a shelved demo but transformed into one of Michael Jackson’s most politically charged releases. Its controversial lyrics and bold visuals sparked backlash, but also ignited global ...

The familiar beat, synthesizers, and spitting vocals are recognizable anywhere. Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” off his record Bad, digs into the darker side of his music. The song opens with an ...

With a career that saw him dominate the charts for decades, Michael Jackson's albums are filled with more incredible songs than fill most artist's Greatest Hits albums. Picking the greatest of Michael ...

Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...