Thriller

Michael Jackson’s 1982 album produced with Quincy Jones, built across pop, R&B, funk, and rock.

Timbaland

Producer and songwriter known for rhythmic innovation across R&B, hip-hop, and pop.

South Korean artist whose “Gangnam Style” became a worldwide internet-video phenomenon.

Singer, songwriter, producer, and visual artist whose large-scale performances connect Black musical history with contemporary pop.

Musician and organizer who co-created Band Aid and helped organize Live Aid.

Singer, songwriter, dancer, and visual performer whose albums and short films expanded the scale of global pop.

Producer, arranger, composer, and executive whose career connected jazz, film, television, R&B, and global pop.

Liverpool group whose songwriting, recording, and global popularity reshaped modern popular music.