No. 14 Michael Jackson
If there is one facet of the King of Pop’s legacy that goes overlooked, its his abilities as a songwriter. From his days writing tracks for the Jacksons, MJ developed a uniquely distinctive sound that came into full bloom on solo smashes like “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” and “Billie Jean,” as well as hits for others.
Notable songs: “Joy” (BlackSTREET), “Muscles” (Diana Ross), “We Are the World” (USA For Africa), “Shake Your Body (Down To the Ground)” (The Jacksons)
