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Michael Jackson’s Deep Cut 'Chicago' Just Made Billboard History

Complex | Music, Sneakers, Pop Culture, News & Shows·Bernadette Giacomazzo·3 months ago
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More than 15 years after his death, Michael Jackson is still rewriting the record books. This week, Jackson became the first artist in Billboard history to debut new entries on the Hot 100 in every decade since the 1970s, thanks to the surprise resurgence of “Chicago,” a deep cut from his posthumous 2014 album Xscape . The track enters the June 6-dated Hot 100 at No. 30 , fueled by a wave of streaming activity tied to renewed interest in Jackson's catalog. What's especially notable is that “Chicago” wasn't one of Jackson's signature hits during its original release. Unlike classics such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” or “Thriller,” the song arrived five years after Jackson's death and is only now making its debut on the Hot 100. Now, more than a decade later, it's finding a new audience through streaming platforms and social media, generating 10.7 million U.S. streams during the latest tracking week.…

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