Michael Jackson’s The Essential rises on two U.K. charts, possibly boosted by renewed interest in “Billie Jean,” which re-enters the singles streaming list.
More than a decade has passed since Michael Jackson died, but his grip on pop culture – and the charts, to a lesser extent – remains firm. Whether through re-releases, compilations, or viral moments that breathe new life into old hits, the icon seems to always find a way to live on the charts. This week, one of his most successful retrospectives grows again, and it seems that it was powered in large part by the neverending appeal of just one song.Michael Jackson’s The Essential Climbs
Jackson’s The Essential is on the rise again in the U.K., gaining on two different rankings. The decades-old compilation appears on both the Official Albums Streaming chart and the all-encompassing Official Albums list — and it’s headed north on both of them.
On the streaming-focused roster, The Essential earns a coveted spot inside the top 10, as it advances from No.
