Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” reaches a new peak of No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart as only his “Billie Jean” stops it from running the show. VARIOUS, VARIOUS – JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs at the 12th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on September 7, 1995. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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For well over a month now, Michael Jackson has reigned supreme on a number of Billboard‘s R&B charts. He’s known as the King of Pop, but in reality, many of the superstar’s most famous tracks perform very well, even to this day, on R&B-focused tallies.
Thanks to the continued massive success of the film Michael, which details his rise to the top of the charts decades ago, and which features many of his most memorable smashes, Jackson’s catalog has continued to perform shockingly well. His recent showing on the charts is especially astounding, considering the fact that most of the tunes and albums that have been rising and falling throughout the spring have been available for decades.
Jackson once again controls the R&B Streaming Songs chart, and just as he did last frame, he blocks a musical powerhouse from scoring a new No. 1. This time, though, it is himself.
Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” Reaches a New Peak
Jackson’s track “Chicago” reaches a new peak position on the R&B Streaming Songs chart this time around. The tune, which is included on his posthumously released compilation Xscape, was never chosen as an official single, but in only the past few weeks, millions of people around the world have fallen in love with the cut. As of this period, No. 2 marks its loftiest placement yet on the R&B Streaming Songs register.
“Chicago” Joins “Human Nature” As It Stalls at No. 2
“Chicago” is Jackson’s second composition to miss out on leading the R&B Streaming Songs chart by just one space. It is now tied with “Human Nature,” which climbed to second place less than a month ago.
“Billie Jean” Blocks Michael Jackson from a New No. 1
Both “Chicago” and “Human Nature” missed out on adding to Jackson’s collection of No. 1s by one slot, as neither was able to topple “Billie Jean.” That track has now dominated the R&B Streaming Songs chart for four weeks, and it is one of a trio of champions that credit Jackson.
He first topped the tally more than a decade ago in November 2014, when “Thriller” finally led the charge. Several years later, “Don’t Matter to Me,” a collaboration with Drake, launched at the summit. In the same week that “Human Nature” reached its No. 2 high, “Billie Jean” earned its first stay in the R&B Streaming Songs chart’s penthouse.
Drake’s “I’m Spent” Falls After Missing No. 1
Last week, “Billie Jean” was comfortable at No. 1 again, and Jackson kept Drake from scoring another leader. His song “I’m Spent,” which also credits musical artist Loe Shimmy, debuted at No. 2. Now it falls to fifth place.
Michael Jackson Returns With Four Favorites
All the excitement connected to Jackson’s performance on the R&B Streaming Songs chart is not centered entirely around the highest two spaces. The listing features just 15 slots, but this week, Jackson pushes four singles back to the roster.
“Rock With You” is the highest-ranking of the bunch, as it reenters the tally at No. 10. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing),” “Smooth Criminal” and “Bad” sit side-by-side-by-side, landing at Nos. 12, 13 and 14, respectively, after not finding space on the roster at all last week when Drake invaded.
Michael Jackson Fills 10 Spaces on the Chart
Jackson fills 10 of the 15 spaces on this week’s R&B Streaming Songs chart. He claims the entirety of the top four as “Human Nature” and “Beat It” near their all-time peaks, lifting to Nos. 3 and 4, respectively, and settling in just behind “Billie Jean” and “Chicago.” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Dirty Diana” also grow, beating out his quartet of returning favorites.
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