In the vast landscape of ever-changing music, becoming a pop icon is a rare and prestigious achievement that many big names have failed to achieve. Michael Jackson, often hailed as the King of Pop, was a legendary figure who achieved this tremendous feat.
The man revolutionized the music industry with his talent and his sense of rhythm and melody made fans groove to his music. His fame and celebrity were unrivaled until another big name entered the picture: none other than Taylor Swift.
But the fans of the Sensitive The singer hasn’t put much effort into proving her popularity as she respects MJ. Moreover, an old video has surfaced showing that even in the deep jungle of the Amazon rainforest, Jackson couldn’t escape his fame.
Even Amazon tribes liked Michael Jackson’s music
Michael Jackson’s genius has not been forgotten even after his death. He became a cultural icon and influenced pop culture to this day. Thanks to his groundbreaking music videos and breathtaking dance routines, fans still love to listen to him.
His albums, thriller And Badbroke numerous records and became one of the best-selling albums of all time. The Smooth criminal The singer appealed to a wide audience because he did not limit his music to one genre.
His music blended different genres including pop, rock, R&B and funk, which gave the music a fresh touch and made it feel like it came out yesterday. Some fans and even cultural critics like Bill Simmons believe that The Street made Taylor Swift as big as MJ.
However, you have most likely forgotten that the Billie Jean The singer’s music was once enjoyed by the most remote tribes in the Amazon. In an ancient video on YouTube, the Xingu Indians gathered in front of a television, where they were shown several events and names of people who were infectiously popular at the time.
A clip of the famous French footballer Zinedine Zidane was played, whom the Amazons did not know. However, when a clip of the King of Pop was played, their faces lit up and when asked, they said it was “Michael Jackson,” and added that they had seen him on “Watching TV as soon as I’m in town.”
This was a great way to demonstrate his global influence, especially in a world where there was no internet at the time. And this level of popularity is something that modern artists like Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Sabrina Carpenter can only dream of.
Fans’ reactions to the recognition of Michael Jackson by the Xingu peoples
The thriller The singer’s fame was based on his ability to make music that brought people of different backgrounds together. A fan page (@penganase) shared this excerpt from the interview with the caption: “Not knowing what snow is like but knowing Michael is crazy.”
But that was not all, because music enthusiasts gathered at the post, where they all came to the common decision that no matter how famous modern pop artists become, they can never achieve the same level of fame as the Smooth criminal Singer.
@seabassjokes commented: “Snow? Never heard of it… MJ? Oh, that’s the man over there.”
@mackenzieviii commented: “That’s why it’s ridiculous when artists try to compare themselves to him anyway 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺��”
@khiree_esq commented: “Bro was more famous than snow”
@imetalman2000 commented: “Michael Jackson cannot even escape into the deepest jungle without being recognized. His music has reached the whole world.”
@itsme_mszee commented: “BEFORE THE INTERNET, this man reached everyone in every corner of the world. That’s what you call THE GREATEST”
@trevon_6277424 commented: “If you’re not more famous than the weather… can you really say you’re famous?!”
However, fans can relive the pop singer’s popularity as his biopic is in the works and the news of the film has been welcomed by his fans as Jaafar Jackson will be playing the lead role.
Smooth criminal can be streamed on Spotify.
