Michael Jackson Blocks Himself From A New No. 1 Hit - Again
Michael Jackson continues to dominate the R&B Streaming Songs chart, with his tracks 'Billie Jean', 'Chicago', and 'Beat It' occupying the top three spots. The article notes that Jackson's own popularity is effectively preventing his newer releases from reaching the number one position.
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It highlights the enduring commercial power of legacy artists in the streaming era and the unique statistical anomalies that can occur on modern music charts.
Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson Blocks Himself From A New No. 1 Hit — Again By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 31, 2026, 08:00am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Michael Jackson nearly scores another posthumous No. 1 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart, but he blocks himself from the summit. “Chicago” jumps back to its No. 2 peak, trading places with Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk),” while “Billie Jean” holds at No. 1 for a twelfth week. Jackson controls the entire top three on the ranking, as “Beat It” also rises to No. 3, matching its best showing.
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