Michael Jackson, also known as the King Of Pop, has officially been certified platinum 34 times for his iconic 80’s album, “Thriller.”
HotNewHipHop reported that the ‘Thriller” album, which Quincy-Jones produced, has skyrocketed in sales since its release in November of 1982. It features hits like “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” and has sold an astonishing total of thirty-four million albums.
This achievement makes Jackson second only to The Eagles and their “Greatest Hits Collection,” which went platinum 38 times.
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The Source reported that Jackson had another album created for him by Pharrell Williams before he passed, but it ended up in the hands of Justin Timberlake.
Williams was on an episode of Drink Champs and said that most of Timberlake’s “Justified” album was actually made for Jackson.
Williams explained that the music was rejected by Jackson’s manager, John McClain.
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is now certified 34x platinum!! it’s the highest certified album by a solo artist! pic.twitter.com/h6mgN3f7Tv
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“John McClain was his manager at the time. We sent him pretty much all the stuff you guys are hearing on the first Justified album — that’s all Michael stuff,” Pharrell noted. “All but one song, they were written for Michael. John McClain was like, ‘Man, Michael don’t want that s–t! He want the s–t you givin’ Noreaga!’”
Jackson’s diamond awarded “Bad” album also gained attention after receiving another RIAA certification, going from 10x platinum to 11x.
The'”Bad” album was released in August of 1987 and featured some of Jackon’s other timeless records, including the popular songs “Dirty Diana,” “Smooth Criminal,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” and more.
Besides that, his “Number Ones” album was another to climb up in the charts, securing its fifth platinum certification.
Jackson died at the age of 50 in 2009.
