Michael Jackson
Everything published on Viyolens under Michael Jackson — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Pop Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to catch up on seventy years of pop music before you're "allowed" to enjoy it. Here's a genuinely easy way in.
The Best Pop Music Songs Right Now
Charts reset weekly; genuinely great pop songs don't. Here are the tracks that actually defined what a great pop single sounds like.
The Complete Guide to Best Selling Music Album Of All Time
Michael Jackson's Thriller is the best selling music album of all time with over 70 million copies sold worldwide. Explore what made it a cultural phenomenon and how it compares to other top-selling a...
The Best New Jack Swing Songs Right Now
Pick the right track and the genre explains itself in three minutes. Here are the songs that have lasted.
The Complete Guide to 1996 Christmas Number 1
Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song' claimed the 1996 Christmas number 1 spot—an ambitious orchestral anthem about the environment. Explore the song and its cultural impact.
Essential Pop Music Albums Explained
Singles get you a hit; albums prove an artist can sustain an idea for forty minutes. Here are the pop albums genuinely worth hearing in full.
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1996 Christmas Number 1
Archive coverage of the 1996 Christmas chart winner, with context on its success and legacy.
Best Selling Music Album of All Time
Chart history, sales records and legacy coverage around the world’s biggest-selling album.
New Jack Swing
New jack swing blends R&B vocals, hip-hop rhythms and glossy pop production. Explore the gear that delivers its tigh...
Pop Music
Accessible, hook-led songs with polished production, strong vocals and broad mainstream appeal.
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