This 2005 compilation offers a career-spanning look at the King of Pop's biggest hits, featuring classics from his most successful albums.
- The album was released on July 19, 2005, by Epic Records and Legacy Recordings. It features a selection of singles from Jackson's time with Epic Records, spanning his solo career from the late 1970s to the early 2000s. This compilation was released during a period when Jackson faced significant legal and personal challenges, yet his music continued to resonate globally.
- The album covers hits such as "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," and "Black or White." While not a new studio album, it served to reintroduce Jackson's extensive catalog to a new generation of listeners and to capitalize on his enduring popularity. It achieved moderate chart success in various countries, reflecting the continued demand for his music despite his absence from active touring and recording.
- This release came over a decade after Jackson's previous 'greatest hits' compilation, "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I," and aimed to provide a more concise, essential collection of his most iconic tracks. It was part of a broader trend of retrospective compilations released for major artists during the 2000s. The album's packaging typically included liner notes detailing the significance of each track and Jackson's career milestones.
Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, dubbed the "King of Pop." He is recognized as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music.
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