More than a decade after his death, Michael Jackson&rsquo;s legacy continues to endure. The King of Pop remains one of the most influential artists in music history, and his upcoming biopic Michael has already attracted global attention.
The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson&rsquo;s nephew, in the lead role, alongside Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as John Branca. It is scheduled for release on 24 April.
Jackson was known not only for his music, but also for pioneering elaborate &ldquo;short film&rdquo; music videos that combined storytelling, choreography and cinematic production.
Ahead of the film&rsquo;s release, here are some of his key tracks.
Thriller
Thriller is widely regarded as one of Jackson&rsquo;s most influential works. Its nearly 14-minute music video, directed by John Landis, features Jackson and his date, played by Ola Ray, being chased by zombies, before a twist ending reveals it as a film within a film.
The video is also known for its choreography, including the graveyard dance sequence, and remains a landmark in pop culture.
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Smooth Criminal
"Smooth Criminal" is featured in the film Moonwalker and follows a narrative involving a woman named Annie who is attacked in her apartment.
The video is known for Jackson&rsquo;s signature &ldquo;anti-gravity lean&rdquo; move, developed with choreographers Vincent Paterson and Jeffrey Daniel. It became one of his most technically distinctive performances.
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Beat It
Beat It was written as a message against gang violence, encouraging young people to avoid confrontation and choose peace.
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Billie Jean
Billie Jean became one of Jackson&rsquo;s defining songs and a global hit during the Thriller era.
It is also associated with his first performance of the &ldquo;moonwalk&rdquo; during the Motown 25 television special in 1983, a moment widely regarded as one of the most iconic in pop music history.
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Don&rsquo;t Stop &rsquo;Til You Get Enough
Taken from the Off the Wall album, Don&rsquo;t Stop &rsquo;Til You Get Enough marked a key moment in Jackson&rsquo;s early solo career and helped establish his distinctive visual and performance style.
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Bad
The short film for Bad, directed by Martin Scorsese, runs for around 18 minutes and explores themes of identity and urban life.
The album was a major commercial success, producing several hit singles and strengthening Jackson&rsquo;s global status.
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They Don&rsquo;t Care About Us
Directed by Spike Lee, They Don&rsquo;t Care About Us was released in two versions, including one filmed in a prison and another in Brazil.
The video drew attention for its strong social commentary and remains one of Jackson&rsquo;s most politically charged works.
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Photo Credit: Michael Jackson's official page&nbsp;
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