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FEMUSINDO.com - In the world of music and entertainment, the king and queen of pop are known. Michael Jackson is dubbed the king of pop, while Madonna is dubbed the queen of pop.
Michael Jackson and Madonna have been closely associated with the term "King and Queen of Pop" since the 1980s. So, how did they get dubbed the king and queen of pop? Here are the biographies of both of them.
Michael Jackson: King of Pop
Michael Joseph Jackson, with his famous name Michael Jackson, was born in Gary, Indiana, United States, on August 29, 1958.
He is a singer and songwriter who is known as "The King of Pop" and popularized the "Moonwalk" dance move that has become his trademark.
His album released in 1982, Thriller, is the best-selling album in the world, with sales exceeding 109 million copies worldwide.
He began his singing career at the age of five as a member of the Jackson family's vocal group, before releasing his first solo album Got to Be There in 1971.
The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his professional music debut at the age of 11 as a member of the Jackson 5.
In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in pop music and the first African-American musician to achieve strong crossover on MTV.
His music gained popularity when he aired songs on MTV, including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller."
He is credited with transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool for popularizing a television channel.
Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson a mainstay of MTV in the 1990s.
Through his stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized dance moves such as the robot and the moonwalk.
Jackson's distinctive voice and vocal style influenced and were followed by many hip hop, pop and R&B artists.
The awards he has won include several Guinness World Records—including Thriller as the world's best-selling album—13 Grammy Awards.
Jackson's life is known worldwide, accompanied by his successful career, making him a part of pop culture for 4 decades.
Michael Jackson died at his home in Los Angeles, California, United States, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 2:26 p.m. local time, at the age of 50.
He was unconscious after experiencing cardiac arrest. He is thought to have suffered cardiac arrest shortly after being given a demerol injection.
Madonna: Queen of Pop
Madonna Louise Ciccone, better known as Madonna, was born in Bay City, Michigan, United States, on August 16, 1958.
She is a singer, actress, and entrepreneur as well as one of the greatest figures in the history of world popular music and is nicknamed the "Queen of Pop".
Madonna is known for her innovative and provocative music production, extravagant choreography and stage performances, and artistic music videos.
Since her emergence and dominance in the entertainment world in the 1980s, Madonna has defined music and pop culture and has become a major influence on many singers in various parts of the world.
Madonna released her first album in 1983 under the Sire Records label, after previously starting her career as a drummer and vocalist in the rock band Breakfast Club and Emmy.
Madonna then managed to soar to the peak of popularity through a series of albums and singles that topped the music charts in many countries, as well as her videos that dominated MTV broadcasts.
Throughout her career, Madonna has explored various types of music and changed her image constantly.
Her works have received praise from international music critics, but have also often been controversial due to the use of themes of sexuality, religion, and politics.
Madonna expanded her career by entering the field of acting. Unfortunately, Madonna's acting career was not as brilliant as her career in the music world.
Most of the films starring Madonna did not receive a positive response from the public and critics.
However, Madonna did win the "Best Actress" award from the Golden Globe Awards for her performance in the film Evita (1996).
In addition, Madonna is also known as a fashion designer, children's book author, director, and film producer.
She has been recognized as a genius entrepreneur and was named the richest female singer in the world by Forbes magazine.
She also succeeded in establishing the Maverick record company which successfully launched the careers of several singers such as Alanis Morissette.
Madonna is the best-selling female artist of all time, with sales of music records reaching more than 300 million copies worldwide.
In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked Madonna at number two—behind The Beatles—on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, making her the most successful solo artist in U.S. chart history.
Throughout her career, Madonna has won numerous awards and set numerous Guinness World Records records.
Guinness World Records lists her as the most successful female singer of all time. Madonna has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (*)
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