Known worldwide as the “King of Pop,” Jackson built a catalogue that crossed musical boundaries with ease. While his influence on pop music remains unmatched, many of his biggest records also left a lasting imprint on R&B, soul, funk, and dance music. That versatility is now being reflected on the UK’s Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart, where the legendary performer is enjoying one of his strongest chart runs in years.
This week, Jackson commands six positions inside the chart’s top 10 — an extraordinary achievement that means he currently occupies 60 percent of the entire upper tier of the ranking.
Leading the charge is Dirty Diana, which surges from No. 21 to No. 4. Close behind is Human Nature, returning to the chart at No. 5 and reaching a brand-new career peak on the tally.
Jackson continues his dominance across the remainder of the top 10 with a string of classic hits. Smooth Criminal lands at No. 7, while The Way You Make Me Feel, Rock with You, and Man in the Mirror occupy Nos. 8, 9, and 10 respectively.
Jackson’s influence stretches far beyond the top tier. Across the full 40-song chart, the music legend claims 10 total entries this week — meaning one-quarter of the entire ranking belongs to him alone.
Several fan favorites have also returned to the chart after previously dropping out. Thriller reappears at No. 14, followed by P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) at No. 16 and Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' at No. 19. Further down the list, Remember the Time makes its return at No. 34.
Among the charting songs, “Human Nature” and “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” both reach their highest-ever positions on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart this week. Meanwhile, “Dirty Diana” matches its previous best showing at No. 4, narrowly missing a new peak.
The resurgence also delivers another major milestone for Jackson’s legacy. Thanks to the success of “Human Nature,” the superstar now boasts 25 top 10 hits on the UK Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart. Impressively, seven of those songs previously climbed all the way to No. 1.
Jackson’s chart-topping hits on the tally include:
- Blood on the Dance Floor
- Don't Matter to Me with Drake
- Man in the Mirror
- One More Chance
- Scream with Janet Jackson
- Why with 3T
- You Rock My World
Altogether, 16 Michael Jackson songs appear on at least one UK chart this week. Eleven tracks debut on one or more rankings, while five songs either climb to new highs or return stronger than before.
The continued chart success once again highlights the enduring global appeal of Michael Jackson’s music, with both longtime fans and a new generation rediscovering the artist’s groundbreaking catalogue.