Top 20 Pop Music Stars Of All Time

[@WatchMojo]

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[@mauricesmithjr4050]

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[@alauri83]

Next time put celine Dion on the list!!!

[@pizzara889]

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[@pizzara889]

Where Ariana Grande

[@nicolemelnyk152]

Madonna is not an icon a w#$## yeah but icon no

[@crystalsnow1138]

Michael Jackson's impact was worldwide. You have to keep in mind he was at his peak during a time there was no social media. You could literally go to a country where people don't speak English or have tv's and you could say Michael Jackson and they would get excited and start moonwalking. Michael Jackson said his concerts brought people together of all backgrounds, races, nationalities, and ages and he said politicians couldn't even do that.

[@aspiretoinspire9679]

yes Jackson made history when he became the first artist to win eight GRAMMYs in one night at the 26th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 28, 1984. The King of Pop's haul included Album Of The Year for Thriller and Record Of The Year for "Beat It." Jackson is among the artists with the most GRAMMYs won in the '80s with 11.

[@bj.reo87]

See you get it!

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

His influence and popularity in worldwide scale is unmatched and will never be recreated.

[@pyrokatarina]

Yup everyone knows that name

[@dougxvale]

Someone told me that if you wanted to see MJ close in his concerts, tickets were roughly $40 (VIP). Not bad during that time.

[@mahmoudsalama4207]

The music icon that had the biggest impact on my life is absolutely Michael Jackson. He is the main reason why I love music today and he paved the way for me to listen to other genres like soul and Rock. I was addicted to his songs, videos and concerts. His signature moves are just enough to make my day.

[@Songs-lr4wt]

What about Celine Dion

[@joelgarcia3907]

Well said. He is the main reason why I love music as well and the guy got me thru everything with his songs and videos

[@TheLevantine]

زوق يا محمود

[@louisfederickpascua555]

Bruno Mars, usher, Chris Brown and Chris Tucker Idolized Michael Jackson. That is why I just laughed 🤣 when my classmates in 2008 told me MJ hits was so Weird and they want Chris Brown.

[@asha1537]

I don't know why, but when ever Michael Jackson's name appears at the top of the list (which is kind of always anticipated) I feel so proud. Does anyone get the same feeling as if we knew him personally, even though we never ever saw him live?

[@collinshyacinth5843]

That's because we appreciate his talent

[@harrypottermegafan1712]

I do actually

[@charitychanda1550]

It really makes me happy

[@michaeljacksonfanclub8019]

I do

[@ching6ay]

Yes! It makes me happy too. And we all know why he deserves it. ❤️

[@Lida974]

Michael Jackson's impact was worldwide. Legend. He was pure magic.

[@arielle8010]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@appleheadsgirl254]

Yes

[@mycahjofficial]

*I think we all know that Michael Jackson going to be number one*

[@iyahjahthomas7444]

First thing I said when I saw this video this probably the most useless list ever.

[@RemiXRemi_]

Makes sense given he's broke countless records, is the most awarded artist & is 1 of the most talented artists ever.

[@trinaq]

Indeed, it was no one else's spot but his!

[@TheRebelAndTheGirl]

And he damn well should be

[@DARWINZOO]

Ok.... of All Time? Or even...

[@Lp-vz6kd]

I can never comprehend just how good Jackson was, he broke so many records, is the most unique performer in history, the most recognisable entertainer in history, the most famous entertainer in history, Most famous being in Earths history (other than Jesus) His voice is uncomparable, dance moves unmatched, his vibe is out of this world, He and only a few other artists will be remembered for centuries, he is likely going to be the most successful human being in history, yet people still try to disregard the guy and slander his name smh

[@harshit_gupta1802]

He will always remember whenever someone will talk about dance,till the world end.

[@kylebicker7649]

Annie are you OK?

[@shuoyang5546]

Prince, Michael Jackson & Whitney Houston are the icons that have impacted me the most. They will forever be missed.

[@aspiretoinspire9679]

yes Jackson made history when he became the first artist to win eight GRAMMYs in one night at the 26th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 28, 1984. The King of Pop's haul included Album Of The Year for Thriller and Record Of The Year for "Beat It." Jackson is among the artists with the most GRAMMYs won in the '80s with 11.

[@Shawn_M]

I can't believe we lost them all 😭😭😭

[@James-gn6ig]

@Singer J'Rome Kelz LIVE! I don’t give a damn fuck bout her

[@zackwilliams9912]

If they were alive, they would have been Kennedy center honorees for their tremendous impact on the culture

[@djcaarlaand]

@@aspiretoinspire9679 Hmmm Whitney tied with Madonna

[@BadAssMacmillan]

There are pop stars, and then there’s Michael Jackson, the biggest star/celebrity of all time. We will never see someone as globally famous as him. Even in the remote villages of Africa, India, and the Middle East he is well known.

[@dannr8789]

Shakira is very popular in Africa, Europe and Asia. She’s just not that big in the US.

[@subhuman3408]

I was raised in remote tribal village in India, MJ was only western artist l heard of until l was 20 and got internet.

[@regannem]

Yep!

[@rapidff6155]

@@dannr8789 MJ is even more famous than Shakira in every continent in the world. Even MJ is regonized by the rural villagers of Africa and even in the remotest parts of the world. MJ is the most famous person ever walked on earth according to the Guinness World Records and many other critically acclaimed surveys. MJ named as the most successful entertainer of all time At last MJ is atleast 10 times more famous and successful than Shakira

[@marsanda1397]

@@dannr8789 but Michael is way bigger than shakira

[@KM-yv3tr]

All the other placements can be subjective but Michael Jackson will always be the greatest pop star to have ever lived. Nobody dead or alive is able to garner the same levels of fame, notoriety, sales & longevity he has. Still extremely relevant, in his death and over 40 years after his debut. Who's actually seeing him?

[@worldtree2027]

A lot of pop artist aren’t really that good, but Michael Jackson was masterclass. We won’t ever see an artist like him, he was very well rounded and as charismatic as anyone you’ll ever see.

[@trinaq]

Indeed, poor Michael's childhood was unfortunately tragic, and his adult life wasn't much better.

[@andrewjones575]

A great performer, but an awful person.

[@starwaves1631]

@@andrewjones575 The Leaving Neverland documentary was debunked and proven false

[@slystone4892]

@@andrewjones575 you’re just ignorant

[@eleycki]

Dodgy relationships with children aside do you mean?

[@olisano1]

I just want to say thank you watchmojo for not allowing cancel culture alter the facts... Michael Jackson really inspired a lot of people and is still an inspiration 12 years after his death. He deserves more respect for all the good he's done.

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

Mojo has always been good with MJ.

[@subhuman3408]

Who the fuck cancels MJ

[@reinemazidath5466]

@@zyoteesunuwar4825 Not really

[@Shawn_M]

He didn't do what he was accused of anyway. He was INNOCENT

[@Vaisin]

Indeed. However, If I believed he was guilty of the stuff he was accused of, I personally wouldn't be his fan, I'd still have respect for his artistic output, but that's it. Still, facts lean towards his innocence, so he deserves all the love and praise.

[@rawllingsoketch3409]

No ranking of pop stars is ever valid without Michael Jackson. True to the core.

[@louisfederickpascua555]

Yes. We have now Taylor Swift. But Michael Jackson is Forever. Unless if his children can make also a big impact. My fellow Millennials listening more on Chris Brown during 2008 but I listen more on MJ especially Smooth Criminal. Chris Brown also idolized Michael Jackson

[@Mustlovemusic21]

A billion extra points for WatchMojo for putting Michael Jackson at #1. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

BTS 🤔?

[@jimcim29]

@@nthuthukomdluli1052 they are not solo

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

Who else was gonna be number one though really

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

@@nthuthukomdluli1052 BTS is a group lol also, you ain't seeing BTS over Madonna, Prince, Janet or Mariah and definilty not over the KING Michael Jackson and this is coming from a BTS army.

[@marsanda1397]

@@nthuthukomdluli1052 bts cannot compare to Michael

[@mjbookclub8888]

Michael Jackson's impact on pop culture and music will never been matched! Thank you Watchmojo! Very accurate and well deserved list.

[@olvialee7221]

20 -I love PINK since I was a teen 19 -I like her song in Zootopia 18 -I love him when I was little. His wife is one lucky woman 17 -She’s my country favorite! Country, pop and rock 16 -I saw her in concert twice! My friend loves her song Firework 15 -When I used to go to the opera, I love listening to her songs 14 -Mmmmm, I like her style 13 -Oh, I like that song 12 -Whoo! He is hot and pop! 11 -I like her! Even love her performance in Valerian movie 10 -I love pop and she has it! 9 -Michael’s sister, I like her style 8 -She has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. Even more amazing in 2018’s A Star is Born 7 -My mom and dad loves his music 6 -Another Fav and happy to be a single lady 5 -I like her as well and looks like she had fun in A League of Their Own 4 -A legend. I love her songs especially I Will Always Love You and When You Believe 3 -I like his songs. Fell in love with his work in The Lion King 2 -My mom likes his work 1 -I love him!! My favorite song is Man In The Mirror

[@beaw2627]

"Michael's sister" 💀 Are you serious?

[@coco2.2]

@@beaw2627 hahaha their comments are random AF

[@JayMarksMD]

Michael, Whitney, and Prince. Music royalty man. A trio like that is truly once in a lifetime

[@carriel9954]

Mariah Carey too

[@UnDonnaiolo]

GM too

[@supreme9601]

Madonna to wtff

[@wendywhoisit1819]

@Singer J'Rome Kelz LIVE! No.

[@dpcnreactions7062]

Michael, Madonna, Prince and then Whitney. totally musical royalty.

[@sebastianlopez6968]

Michael Jackson is a Legendary Singer that will Never get old!

[@aliceramdom.s]

yes

[@AnnRita45]

Agreed 👍

[@TheBision23]

Same with prince I love them both

[@mysterylover9546]

Michael Jackson was/is larger than life and there hasn’t been another like him since. He is my greatest inspiration (besides my mom)! Besides MJ would be Whitney Houston, Prince, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.

[@RemiXRemi_]

No pop star compares to Michael Jackson's cultural impact interms of what he did for black artists, music videos, dance etc & he's arguably the most well rounded artist.

[@marcosarielvilla17]

As an artist, Prince was much more complete. Basically he did everything; He sang, danced, played any instrument, composed his songs and produced his records by himself. Now it is true that the cultural, commercial and artistic impact of Michael has not been had by anyone in history, taking The Beatles out.

[@Ususbensksuan]

@@marcosarielvilla17 Michael did those too?

[@goldsmg7165]

@@Ususbensksuan do your homework properly then ask stupid questions

[@marcosarielvilla17]

@@Ususbensksuan What do you say? I did not understand.

[@nathanieljohnson5908]

Madonna does. What MJ did for black artists Madonna did for female artists. Plus her impact is also on music videos and dance. She popularized voguing

[@trinaq]

Prince and Michael Jackson are icons, and they're still missed years following their deaths.

[@DavidRay_40]

So is Whitney Houston!

[@paulbaloukas90]

Prince & Michael Jackson are my all time favorite artists! I wish they were still alive!

[@lanadelray2354]

Madonna too

[@eph_loves_80s74]

@@paulbaloukas90 Because of the similar hair

[@eph_loves_80s74]

because of the similar hair

[@modernwargaming7039]

I just came for Michael Jackson, Prince and Whitney Houston. And at last I got an accurate list. Thank you Watchmojo.

[@about.celine2688]

Cher & Céline Dion deserves their spot on this list.

[@smellssourlikefonky2977]

Uhm agree with celion dion but cher is not that great

[@CoolBoiStevo722]

Aaliyah is another pop star who deserves to be on this list.

[@jellybeanchris]

@@smellssourlikefonky2977 bruh Cher is the reason many of these girlies even exist lol. She is a mega legend. She is not as relevant these days but the woman was an icon for her days that influenced one of the greatest: Madonna

[@MartinHomeVideo]

didiask? The topic here isn’t your personal taste

[@zenfy5814]

@@smellssourlikefonky2977 cher is legendary

[@thomaslewis6613]

Regardless of how anyone feels about the man, Michael Jackson will forever be #1.

[@Songs-lr4wt]

Celine dion is lady MJ

[@angelscreed5904]

@@Songs-lr4wt she should've been on this list as well

[@bluepeng8895]

MJ's not even close to people like McCartney, Plant, or Ozzy

[@thomaslewis6613]

@@bluepeng8895 he is ions ahead of Paul, idk who Plant is, and he is also ions ahead of Ozzy.

[@wayfaringstranger4362]

@@bluepeng8895 LMAO... You're trolling, right?

[@mist9300]

Michael Jackson’s impact is phenomenal. It’s like magic

[@louisfederickpascua555]

It's like a Jam so We Wanna be Starting something, and just Beat It Beat It 👌🙌 and just hit by a smooth criminal

[@notme1892]

Michael was truly special. His talent is unmatched and the effect that he had on a social level was insane. Not to mention that his music itself is timeless and iconic. I’m sad he’s gone

[@Kenneth928]

Personally i think Prince is far more talented than Michael 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@AnnRita45]

Agreed 👍

[@HazelAmarie]

@@Kenneth928 I don’t 🤷🏽‍♀️ MJ could do everything Prince did

[@XxAnacondaViceX]

@@Kenneth928 Same here. I respect the hell out of both, but the fact that Prince mastered any instrument he touched and played all the instruments on I think his first 5 albums puts him at the top for me. MJs impact is no doubt way bigger but as far as a multiversal talent, Prince reigns supreme.

[@Kenneth928]

@@HazelAmarie he didn’t master 27 instruments like prince did, nor could he do the splits, & dance and sing at the same time. Michael would lip sync whenever he would have to dance & sing. Thats why prince was a greater musician

[@crystalsnow1138]

No matter how you rank these artists one thing is for certain, Michael Jackson is for sure number 1.

[@jasonjase5346]

Michael jackson is STILL the most popular singer & talented in the world today. 👑💖😱😭

[@lest3136]

Mad respect for Shakira. She comes from a poor part of Colombia onto international stardom with 16 Grammys

[@MauricioSierraM.]

Well, Barranquilla is one of the most important cities in Colombia and its not a poor town, besides her family wasn't millionaire but they were wealthy enough.

[@lest3136]

@@MauricioSierraM. I didn't say Barranquilla was poor... I read when she was a child her father's business failed because of poor choices which is how they ended up being poorer

[@gemof_gems]

She should be in top 10 along with Lady Gaga

[@motorolae4961]

I came here just to MAKE SURE MICHAEL JACKSON IS NUMBER ONE. The video is still loading and you can arrange the other 19 in any order… just make sure MICHAEL JACKSON is number 1.

[@riri9087]

_"A Thousand of Years from now, when the History of Popular Music is examine , No single Performer will be remembered and as Celebrated as MICHAEL JACKSON."_ - Prince Albert of Monaco 👑

[@jhobsteruke5444]

I'm just glad that the King, Queen and Prince was on the list.

[@tyronewilliams6778]

Very clever I caught that one 😆

[@adipradana2642]

Michael Jackson is not dead he live forever through memories of him and his music, Bless you Michael

[@tabakinam7053]

Time is precious 🔥🔥 20. Pink 19. Shakira 18. Justin Bieber 17. Taylor Swift 16. Katy Perry 15. Adele 14. Mariah Carey 13. George Michael 12. Bruno Mars 11. Rihanna 10. Britney Spears 9. Janet Jackson 8. Lady gaga 7. Frank Sinatra 6. Beyoncé 5. Madonna 4. Whitney Houston 3. Elton John 2. Prince 1. Michael Jackson

[@nikkocurayag3065]

Madonna, Britney Spears and Katy Perry the only pure pop genre queens

[@lancehamilton4918]

Beyoncé ,Janet , and Taylor runs that shit

[@dannyk7226]

Thank you, this saved me 20 minutes of my life

[@starsbiography3394]

After mj, only bieber has global impact

[@ceruleanprince7139]

This doesnt make sense…since when did Beyoncé do pop? Also, how are Janet and Britney lesser pop stars than gaga or Beyoncé….

[@roxy5588]

Michael Jackson is the KING OF POP for a reason! Nobody will EVER wipe him off his throne! There were solo artists before Michael Jackson and after him but nobody can match his influence on popular music period! I simply love him so much he was one of the most charitable musicians there ever was. And thank you for adding Frank Sinatra to this list. It would have been his birthday today.

[@naurking5388]

There are artists with huge impact as MJ please. There's actually one act in the top five of the list that has huge musical + cultural impact too. The Beatles have by far a stronger impact in music too.

[@jimcim29]

@@naurking5388 Nope, not globally. The Beatles never really had much impact in Africa or India, look at how big MJ was in those places too. The Beatles' fanbase is overwhelmingly western and white, just look at the audience of their concerts and compare them to the MJ concert. MJ is the blueprint for K pop stars, including BTS and also a dance god in India, the cultural minister of Saudi Arabia is a huge MJ fan, in Brazil, there is a statue of MJ in a freaking favela, he created the single most iconic solo dance routine and co-created the most iconic group dance routine of all time which 10 000 people danced in Mexico in 2009, the list goes on and on and on. The Beatles doesn't even come close to MJs cultural impact globally

[@roxy5588]

@@naurking5388 you obviously didn’t read my post correctly. I said solo artist not artist.

[@regannem]

King of music in my opinion.

[@rapidff6155]

@@naurking5388 MJ is like 10 times more famous and successful than the Beatles. MJ is the most famous person ever walked on earth. The biggest, greatest and the most successful entertainer of all time. And MJ is more influential than the Beatles

[@iishhaaa]

Michael Jackson the GOAT!👑 No one can cross MJ. We still listen to him today and will continue to, forever! All these artists one side and Michael Jackson one side. Period.

[@goldenchildofra6432]

There are stars, super stars, mega superstars and then there is Michael Joseph Jackson. God's gift to music, his influence is undeniable and his legacy will live on. Great list. 👍

[@yassssssssss6257]

why is mariah carey so low ?? she deserves to at least be top 10 or even top 5. she has the songwriting skills, the vocal talent, stage presence, longevity and her music changed pop music throughout the 90s.

[@furawg9667]

Agreed

[@LoveBryan86]

Yes, I was hoping I was not the only person who felt this way

[@silly_hue-wheat]

because she's not that known as a pop star, but a vocal diva

[@noemistephanie93]

Yeah especially over stupid Beyoncé

[@ZennoDeku]

Pls Christina Aguilera wasn't even on the list✋

[@mohammadashrafulmahmud3009]

King of pop is still giving chills man.... Rest in peace KING

[@harshit_gupta1802]

Title- top 20 pop star list Everybody- Michael Michael Michael Jackson 😂 The power of Michael Jackson 😎

[@ladymay30]

He is just the King of POP 😍😍

[@mmlas8683]

This list is pretty good, my only problem is that Mariah is too low. She should be in the top 10. She’s a living legend who broke so many records.

[@cll27]

Exactly

[@ToniWellons]

Definitely!! 19 number 1s deserves Top 10

[@omerslezovic9381]

this is actually very true. I'm not even a fan of Mariah but putting her that low and putting Beyonce or lady gaga so high is just being delusional?

[@mmlas8683]

@@omerslezovic9381 Okay now, don’t try Beyoncé. She’s the greatest entertainer of her generation and a cultural icon at this point.

[@StopBeingRacist]

@@mmlas8683 let them know! 😂 Don’t come for the Queen!

[@jaypeecrisostomo5301]

I love Gaga, Rihanna and the other girls but Mariah's impact superseded those 2000's female artists...that's a fact...

[@JorgeLopez-qg8ep]

i agree but mariah is more of r&b star imo

[@yassssssssss6257]

@@JorgeLopez-qg8ep shes done so much pop music what do you mean💀 she changed pop music throughout the 90s

[@ameerhomha]

Not close to Gaga tho, her impact on pop music is unmeasurable. Literally everyone is shook and gathering their thoughts about their career decisions after Gaga made it to the music scene. That’s not what I woud think of something that Mariah has done.

[@juancastillo2139]

@@ameerhomha mmm hell to no. Gaga or Bruno being higher than Mariah?? No, no no

[@darylacesantos]

@@ameerhomha Mariah’s literally the reason why there are featured rappers in today’s pop songs. 💀💀💀

[@harshit_gupta1802]

He's bad He's dengerous He's King Michael Jackson ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

It’s been over 5 years since Prince passed away, he still miss him a lot.

[@a.jthomas6132]

Yeah it still felt like yesterday

[@duncan3998]

It's been over 12 years since Michael passed away, i still miss him a lot.

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

*we still miss him a lot

[@johnellizz]

They're probably not ded. Most celebrity deaths are faked.

[@sav.c.1836]

He will be forever missed. 💜☔😔

[@swizzwizz12]

If Michael Jackson, Maddona and Britney aren’t here. It’s not a list.

[@2553he]

Imagine putting Britney Spears next to two of the greatest pop legends in history...

[@Yun69541]

King of pop, Queen of pop, Princess of pop!

[@whmds69]

Don't forget Whitney

[@castel7421]

​@@2553heshe is consider the princess of pop

[@wildx5634]

The fact that 2 members of the same family were in the top 10 of greatest pop stars of all time with 2 careers that were 99% independent of each other is astounding

[@lencijescobar]

Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Prince are my favorite singers of all time and they’ll rest in peace and forever in our 💕 hearts ♥️

[@a.jthomas6132]

RIP Michael Jackson. You are truly the King of Pop! 👑

[@harshit_gupta1802]

Michael is not only king of Pop but he's king of Fashion also.

[@mijalakis3]

Well Madonna, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and the Vocal Trinity (Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston) were a must undoubtedly. Although Mariah Carey has never considered herself a pop artist, first she was a soul, baladeer flirting with mainstream dance music, but when she got to really produce all of her songs she became a pure RnB, Hip Hop, Soul and Gospel artist. She even says she doesn't really listen to pop music and her "poppiest" sound was mostly on her remix where she would write new lyrics and ft artists like ODB, Missy Elliot,Jay Z etc, but because of the reign she had in the 90s and throughout the 00s and 10s is the genre she created that has been predominant mostly for the past 30 years and proof of that is that she is the only artist in history to have 2 songs of the Decade, I guess they place her a lot like a pop artist in a sense of popular music and not pop as a sound per se, only Billboard doesn't consider her one but thats because Nielsen Soundscan takes care of those statistics so it would be unfair to place her as a pop artist only when her 19 #1 singles and 250 million albums will pull too much weight into a genre she doesnt really belong to so they place her on their chart of "The Greatest Artists of all time" as the first female and the 4th artist overal which is more accurate that way BTW Watch Mojo needs to do their Homework, Patricia Carey never trained Mariah as a singer, her mom at some point said that Mariah was not half the singer she was and yet she couldn't fathom the reason why she was famous, Mariah forgave her for that and in 2010 during Mariah's pregnancy she recorded a song with her mother who is indeed a talented Mezzo soprano, Cher made music sexier and more open for women, more empowered inside the industry, Madonna sexualized and broke boundaries, she has 'the edge", Whitney taught us that a beautiful voice was never to be put in the backseat and Mariah made us understand that because you are using more contemporary or modern sounds vocal technique sets artists apart and that newer music did not have to compromise vocal talent, yo until today nobody has been able to really merge as many sounds Mariah uses in her music with her voice in a succesful way, is not just about making huge notes, low or high, fast paced phrasing, different vocal registers, nothing had to be sacrificed, even on her remix of Fantasy ft ODB she is singing in a very high belt, head voice, balanced mixed voice and huge octave jumps without us realizing up until today not many have been succesful to merge all that as good as she has for 31 years and production, songwriting and vocals all fit in modern music, many artists don't even know they do something with their music because Madonna, Cher or Mariah did it before them. Janet Jackson is a real pop diva too, can never be forgotten. And Adele is a bit complicated to place her here too I think, but what they said is true, she united us all still but she will have to step it up for her next album because her music is varying much and she has the talent to experiment a bit more with different sounds that will still fit as part of her musical identity. Britney and Christina opened a new era, perhaps their input to music is not as notorious as Madonna or Mariah but they are icons, pure modern pop, new millenium sound and they knew how to carry music into the 00s in such a monstruos way that their legacy is completely embedded.

[@jackthrone5555]

Damn that was too long to read lol

[@castorpepper2697]

Loved your comment and loved that you highlighted all of these women singular qualities. I think Pop by now it’s taken as Popular music and some of Mariah’s hits even though very R&B leaning, definitely fall into pop for me, specially the faster paced ones, like Honey, Fantasy and It’s like that although R&B technically, it has a very pop quality to it, specially considering R&B was the biggest Pop(ular) genres of the 90’s. Mariah def a giant and def should’ve been higher on this list, same as Madonna who should’ve come after Michael.

[@jackthrone5555]

Castor Pepper So glad Whitney was the highest placed female. Nobody captivated the way she did in debut. She set the bar for every female pop vocalist after her and first black woman to get rotation on MTV . So not really surprised she’s 4th tbh

[@Marrab2]

Whatever as long a MJ>>>>>the rest

[@whitleysdollhouse877]

Exactly, the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson is the number one Pop Music Star Of All Time and that takes the top spot

[@alejandrogiraldoorozco4075]

People can say whatever they want, but Madonna changed EVERYTHING, she's the definition of An Artist.

[@JAFerr-ug9jb]

PERIOD

[@ΝίκοςΑνδρέου-φ6θ]

No she's not. She's good only shaking her ass and doing embarrassing things that destroyed her "career". She hasn't good voice to hit high notes like Adele, Mariah and Whitney (the legendary vocal trinity) and she's like more than a music porn star than a music artist.

[@mflack6135]

It never mattered where the line was, Madonna always crossed it.

[@carnage1284]

"She's a witch"-Michael Jackson

[@shanicesmith3464]

As long as Michael jackson is number 1 you got it right ✅.... his music 🎶 is the glue that keep my life together since I was a baby 👶.... his workmanship and creativity as inspiration ✨ me all my life to keep reach for my goal and never forget to put my heart and soul ♥ in. It truly amazing 👏 that we were bless to have him .... great 👍 job.

[@Breanna_monique]

Mariah should DEFINITELY be higher. By every single metric

[@EngrJA_RMP]

Im surprised she isnt in top 5 💀💀

[@forwithynew225]

But she flopped for so long no

[@milanpop16]

@@forwithynew225 how??? she debuted in 1990 and dominated the whole decade? she had song of the decade for the 90s and 2000s and is literally top 3 best selling female artists of all time, flop how? there’s so much more but these were the first that came to mind

[@forwithynew225]

@@milanpop16 she used to be popular, but now she is no longer pop ular....As a pop icon, she has many no.1 pop songs. That's true. But her music videos was boring...not like other pop diva...like gaga,Katy,Whitney.modonna.Their music videos are so much fun. We love to watch over and over and feel fashionable.What's more, she can't dance

[@milanpop16]

@@forwithynew225 she has some good music videos like honey, heartbreaker, touch my body, obsessed but tbh her music is quite sensual for her music videos to be “fun” so that wouldn’t work. and she doesn’t need to dance?? she’s already a vocalist, songwriter, producer and more and despite not having what you consider fun music videos and dancing she still outsold all of the other singers you mentioned except madonna so clearly she did something right.

[@charitychanda1550]

Fact: whenever mj is in a video with any other artists just know 90%of the comments are all about him which is good because he deserves it and more

[@Jayage5d]

Michael Jackson has to be number 1, nobody is better then the King of Pop.

[@alexhidalgo7110]

Michael Jackson my favorite of all time

[@harshit_gupta1802]

Michael Jackson ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The king of Pop Changed whole music.

[@addicted2ys]

Mariah should’ve been top 5 at least. The fact that she is not just a great vocalist but also a great songwriter and producer is enough for her to be in the top five. Plus she influenced lots of today’s artists.

[@juancastillo2139]

best selling singer, one of the best vocalists and songwriters, most solo #1's, inspired singers to challenge themselves, made popular de crossovers between artists

[@pr_some148]

She isn't exactly pop

[@pr_some148]

@Ron Isley but most of her biggest hits aren't exactly pop though. But yeah, Queenriah deserves a lot better

[@codywalsh2075]

@Ron Isley Mariah isn't pop lmao, she has spoken about this many times, she doesn't listen to pop, she doesn't like pop. RnB is who she is and what she loves also hip-hop.

[@spinachpies]

@@codywalsh2075 Pop means popular. Her music was Popular.

[@ridalaamoumi6515]

Remember when people said Lady Gaga was over in 2013? Look her now. A literal legend.

[@ameerhomha]

She has the ability to change the music scene with one album and yet I dont know what’s stopping her. If she does this, she will be top 3 easily.

[@alinaveed20]

You mean a Madonna rip-off? Lmfao. Gaga changed nothing. Get a life.

[@alinaveed20]

Tributed her career to Davdi Bowie, unlike Madonna? Madonna has sited David Bowie as an inspiration before Gaga was even born kid. Madonna is more like David Bowie than Gaga's super reduvtive rip-off self can ever be. @@yin513

[@alinaveed20]

You are wrong. Firstly this is my main account. Secondly, Madonna has only paid homeage to Marilyn Monroe twice. Thirdly, no. You are incorrect. Gaga's, "Born This Way" is a complete rip-off of Madonna's, "Express Yourself". It really is. You simply cannot deny that. It is the exact same song. RomieOfficial, one of tbe biggest singing channels on KZbin also played the song in his audio software, and detedcted that it was the same song, give or take. Gaga has done nothing but rip-off Madonna's looks and Madonna's music. This is known fact. Iron Maiden? Lol. Get a life. @@yin513

[@alinaveed20]

Haga's constant denial of borrowing heavily from a multitude of artists, most notably Madonna, and her capacity to denigrate these same artists when confronted by the obviousness of her plagiarism is inauthentic, poor sportsmanship and repellant. Her performances are amateurish. They lack the scope and vision that she pretends to embody. As a vocalist, she overperforms as if detached from emotion and focused solely on theatricality, which she delivers with little restraint or poise. Her insistence that she be viewed as a competent dancer and all around entertainer belies the clumsy and aesthetically unappealing end result without a hint of irony. The product she puts out simply never matches the hype. A handful of catchy singles in an eight-year pop career isn’t enough to justify the superstar label she has been given by a clearly infatuated or on payroll bastion of music industry outlets like Rolling Stone, NME and Billboard. The overexposure is mind-boggling. When you ask most people what they think of Lady Gaga, they are indifferent or express ridicule, and generally associate her with ripping off Madonna, no matter how many times she attempts to throw them off verbally by explaining herself over and over again. Which leads to the final major reason for disliking her as an artist: She explains everything. That is simply not how “art” works. If you have to explain it to give it context or value, it has none. @@yin513

[@virginiatamparong1819]

My top 15 1.Michael Jackson 2. Mariah Carey 3. Whitney Houston 4. Aretha Franklin 5. Madonna 6. Elton John 7. Prince 8. Janet Jackson 9. Elvis Presley 10. Celine Dion 11. Stevie Wonder 12. Cher 13. Beyonce 14. Diana Ross 15. Britney Spears

[@atticusmcfly]

Michael Jackson is THE KING. Long Live The King! 🙌👑 I loved seeing Taylor Swift and Frank Sinatra on here. Two of my personal favorites. There is no genre Taylor can't conquer(maybe rap and hip-hop) and Frank was as great an actor as he was a singer and live entertainer.

[@u_s_a12]

Reputation was hip hop/pop tho

[@aliceramdom.s]

nit a fan of taylor

[@stevedimmock930]

Taylor is one who I think will get better in the next few years too now she's taken a lot more control over her sound. Plus I admire her for how she's handled the whole masters thing

[@u_s_a12]

@@stevedimmock930 Taylor knows her barriers. She knows she isn't Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston or Beyonce, so she uses her voice cleverly. She can sing BETTER than she could but is saving her voice. She wasn't straining her voice too much which made her voice go better

[@stevedimmock930]

@@u_s_a12 I think that was what went wrong with Adele's vocal chords a few years ago, she was straining them too much which meant she had to cancel a few shows. Also singers from a country background tend to still sound good decades after they first become well known, probably because their vocal style is much better for their vocal chords than say a lot of rock singers (although the excess lifestyle of rock starts probably didn't help either 😂)

[@DominickRuocco]

Madonna will ALWAYS be one of my favorite music artists of all-time. I still listen to all of her classics and they still hold up after all of these years. She's such a QUEEN 👸

[@aspiretoinspire9679]

yes Long before Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, Madonna was the first female pop star to project an image of control, drive and fierce independence. For all her personal suffering (her mother died when she was five), she has rarely betrayed any emotional fragility.

[@vminajj1267]

Madonna is hands down top 3 most iconic music artists of all time ! Hands down. In my opinion it’s 1. Michael Jackson 2 Whitney and 3 Madonna.

[@reinemazidath5466]

@@vminajj1267 I would Switch Whitney to Madonna though.

[@castorpepper2697]

@@vminajj1267 same I love Whitney too she’s legend, iconic, and has great hits to her name. But when talking about POP specifically I wouldn’t put her higher than Madge, Madonna is the standard by which other female pop stars are measured. Before we went insane over Gaga’s ability to change her looks and reinvent, Beyoncé’s feminism empowered performances and Taylor Swift’s ability to control her narrative and career, there was ONE and only ONE woman who made those things into the standard things to expect from ANY female pop star that came after her, and that’s MADONNA. Her coming after anybody on this list but Michael feels a bit sexist specially considering who they put over her instead and the fact that the woman is called “Queen of Pop” is number 5 in a list about Pop artists, behind male artists that sold less pop records than her and don’t represent the Pop genre as accurately as Madonna does.

[@crisivankun397]

Saammmeeeee ❤️

[@faku2082]

In My Opinion: 1. Michael Jackson 2. Madonna 3. Elvis Presley 4. Mariah Carey 5. Whitney Houston 6. Prince 7. Elton John 8. Janet Jackson 9. Beyoncé 10. Britney Spears Honorable Mentions: • Frank Sinatra • Lady Gaga • Katy Perry • Kylie Minouge • Rihanna

[@ioiyu6262]

U have a great music taste!

[@faku2082]

@That one ugly user she was not that impactful at all, and Red and Fearless eras were country music, not pop, same reason why Shania Twain wasn't here

[@latadhanuka9849]

@That one ugly user World doesn't revolve around Asia mate

[@kirikiriora843rep]

@midnightsoctober2186Katy is better than Taylor. Her fans base featured of all ages

[@kirikiriora843rep]

@midnightsoctober2186Katy Perry at peak > Swift’s whole career

[@gregorynetus5557]

Michael Jackson is easily the g.o.a.t 🐐. 👑.word up son

[@malcolmblacctheicon]

Pink is one of those artist that literally everyone loves but somehow they’re underrated , like her and Ciara and shakira

[@erivers71]

Michael Jackson the only one on the list that influenced music, dance, and fashion all at the same time.

[@nathanieljohnson5908]

Madonna did that with VOGUE

[@sushitunaegg]

I still remembered the 80s like yesterday when Michael is the biggest male artist and Madonna is the biggest female artist, what a great time!

[@swizzwizz12]

My top 5 would be 5. Mariah Carey 4. Britney Spears 3. Prince 2. Madonna 1. Michael Jackson

[@parthranjan9704]

Madonna has to be at no. 2 because of her influence and long lasting impact, areas where Elton, Whitney and Prince cant match her. She literally is the guide book for a modern pop star

[@Isaac-mz6gx]

For me the number 1 reason Michael deserves his spot is because his entire life was on stage. He risked his all of his privacy and Childhood for music. He was in the business from age 9 until his death and deserves everything since he gave everything

[@Hogan231]

Rest In Peace Prince, and Rest In Peace Michael Jackson.

[@nicoleknight9412]

Not to mention Whitney. RIP you too.

[@whmds69]

Rest in peace to Whitney to

[@paigepangrazio8142]

Michael Jackson is the best bar none! He's my favorite singer/dancer and he always will be!❤🥰

[@josef21]

Mariah should definitely be in the top 5! One of the greatest vocalist , songwriter and best selling artist of all time. Queen of Christmas , most number ones by any solo artist. Influenced so many female artist after her including Beyoncé , Rihanna , Ariana and so many more. She is an icon - a legend. ❤️

[@erdemuysal4897]

Right. 👏

[@generalecold]

Right

[@benjsoriano8533]

Right

[@diorrboyyyy]

No offense…. but compared to the other and more popular artists…. shes not on their level popularity or vocal(whitney wise)😘

[@Adaobieistyping]

Definitely

[@michaelkerner3072]

I am so happy for Whitney Houston. She is the #1 female pop star of all-time according to Watch Mojo, another award for the most awarded female artist of all-time for Guiness Book Of World Records.

[@nathanieljohnson5908]

I love Whitney ❤️

[@cakes3958]

Good for her, but this is hardly an award.

[@aliceramdom.s]

right

[@AliceLiddellReturns]

This is not an award

[@cakes3958]

@@AliceLiddellReturns stans will reach so much just for bragging rights

[@grayadonas]

MJ definitely deserves to be #1, but I would have added Elvis and Stevie Wonder to the list or at least given them an honorable mention.

[@nicoleknight9412]

They need yo do a second list. Bing Crosby and Dean Martin deserved Honerable Mentions as well.

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Id say both of those werent pop. Elvis was rock and roll then later gospel/folk/country-rock (in the 50s people like Sinatra/Martin/Bennett were more the “popstars”). While Stevie Wonder seems more R&B.

[@grayadonas]

@@mmsiphonevinyls1027 Pop music is defined as what’s Popular, so if they were a popular artist or their music was popular then they would qualify as a pop. You could put many of the artists listed here in another genre Other than “pop” if you wanted to and Additionally in the late 70’s a news outlet once dubbed Stevie Wonder as the king of pop before that title was taken by Michael.

[@Ana-tl4mb]

There are two different types of artists. Michael Jackson and others. No one is touching his legacy anytime soon.

[@jamalvargas6146]

I'm More Into Rock Music Myself But I like me some Prince and Michael Jackson

[@sherwintavarez8539]

I mean…. They kind of count

[@erinlizzie09]

The fact that Mariah Carey is 52 is just mind blowing. 🤯

[@SarahAli-oc8hy]

There are stars, there are super stars, then there's Michael Jackson who's just otherworldly.. RIP KING 1958-forever 👑👑❤❤

[@ThompsonSmith-007]

Hello Sarah How are you doing today?

[@hethna4166]

I don't think anybody can even come close to being the 2nd MJ in the next 100 years. That's how great MJ was.

[@nikkiadavis9203]

This is a great list that was mostly on point. My only quibble is that Mariah should've been in the Top 10.

[@theeepidural6144]

1. Micheal Jackson 2. Mariah Carey 3. Prince 4. Janet Jackson 5. Madonna 6. Elton John 7. Whitney Houston 8. Beyoncé 9. Bruno Mars 10. Rihanna 10. that’s all i got to say

[@cailumx2365]

erasing britney and putting any female artist above madonna. very weird…

[@theeepidural6144]

@@cailumx2365 it’s not weird especially since Janet and Mariah are just as innovative as Madonna…Mariah’s just a better singer and Janet is a better performer. i don’t know how i forgot Brittney id probably put her right about Whitney

[@puppylov3808]

Michael Jackson was in a class all by himself

[@healingmikey]

MJ, Janet, Madonna and MC are my fav!

[@jameshawkins8966]

Michael Jackson was and always been the FACE OF MUSIC ever since

[@Ohlalatay13]

thats Madonna

[@jameshawkins8966]

@@Ohlalatay13 you must be a die hard virgin? Touch for the very first time 🤣😂😅 noob

[@diorrboyyyy]

U misspelled Whitney….

[@diorrboyyyy]

Whitney ended mj in 85

[@paoerfulone1089]

Let’s be honest: We all knew who was #1, it was just a matter of how #2-19 would go.

[@pepito2847]

Circus is one of my favorite Britney Spears songs The “feel the adrenaline moving through my veins, spotlight on me!” lyric still gets me pumped!

[@feldspar3858]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA. Get taste in music.

[@swizzwizz12]

I love Circus too. It’s so underrated. I also feel break the ice is underatted

[@feldspar3858]

@No - Angry? Don’t be naïve. 🙄

[@feldspar3858]

@No - Nobody said or indicated that I was. Dude. learn to read people better.

[@nischithkv8420]

Im from india and i know prince, elvis Presley, madonna because of Michael Jackson. MJ is so popular here he bring me back to 80s,90s, musics and still his music is so fresh and never get bored i think his legacy is forever. The real Greates Of All Time

[@jermainemarshall9617]

Mariah's too low for number 14 IMO but overall yeah good list and MICHAEL JACKSON is forever be number one , nobody will ever top him .. The ultimate GOAT 🐐👑

[@b1tchycvnt]

Mariah needs to be way higher! Her impact is bigger than a lot of the top 10 artists

[@Maffmanob]

Michael Jackson number one AS HE SHOULD. There will never be another artist as Michael Jackson. PERIODT.

[@simcastpodvids]

I agree with MJ being number 1..after him it's Madonna and Mariah. Mariah is far too low down the list, she conquered the pop market, the urban market, the Christmas market. Very few others or any have achieved that, not to mention the most Billboard number 1's of any solo artist. She is also the highest certified female artist. I know these lists are subjective to a point, but Mariah has got to be in the top 3.

[@jasonstrader3942]

I disagree, Whitney would blow Mariah out of the water. Yes they are both high caliber, but I think Whitney's early year vocals far exceeded Mariah.

[@simcastpodvids]

@@jasonstrader3942 I'm not talking about vocals otherwise Madonna would not be on the list. I am talking about musical achievement. Mariah is more successful than Whitney, she's had more number 1 songs, broken more records, and conquered the Christmas market something which Whitney never did.

[@milanpop16]

@@simcastpodvids right

[@castorpepper2697]

@@simcastpodvids absolutely agree with you, this video itself makes no sense, they show Madonna and mention “no other female could be called Queen of Pop” “highest selling female artist of all time” “highest selling solo touring artist of all time”, yet they put her number 5??? The Queen of Pop? Not right behind the King? Sorry but Whitney, Prince and Elton, great as they are don’t have more influence than Madonna as Pop Stars. Madonna is the FEMALE pop star standard, EVERY POP female on this list owes something to her so her not being number 2 is just Watch Mojo and its stupid list making non sense

[@codywalsh2075]

@@jasonstrader3942 not about vocals 🤡

[@dannr8789]

Shakira deserved to be at the Top 10. She’s actually one of the biggest and most known artists worldwide. Maybe she’s not that big in the USA, but around the world she’s one of the most solid artists we have.

[@popmans9999]

Not after recording songs with Maluma, Nicky Jam and Anuel. That hurt her brand. What happend? You used to be cool.

[@KurtisLeeLewis]

Mmmm she’s not that big in the UK or USA and not sure about China or Japan either.

[@popmans9999]

@@KurtisLeeLewis In Japan she was #2 with Pies Descalzos.

[@luigi3duran]

Dude, don't

[@ivandario6355]

She does deserve a higher spot. For two main reasons. She was an artist from the 90s and till the day she is still selling records and concerts without a break. She is not from USA or UK, coming from a country which many people miss spelled in to a worldwide acknowledge is a great achievment. Also she write her own songs, since she was just a kid.

[@__erehtatakae_3317]

The video : top 20 pop music stars of all time Everybody in the comment : Micheal Jackson 😂😂😂

[@mariemuse6233]

Let's be real....We came to this list to see Michael #1 💅🏾😘

[@sandrarickstrom1284]

Totally!! I actually fast forwarded just to see it! :D

[@ahmedbugti7783]

I came to see Gaga 💅

[@marsanda1397]

I’m a gen z I never got to see Michael alive and I never will he died when I was 4 and trust me that man deserve that title countless people love him and even his hater still listen to his music his legacy is unmatched and and if anyone says other wise it’s opinion not fact. He is so iconic I asked my 6 year old nephew who he was and he did the heehee toe touch he is iconic and truly the greatest entertainer of all time I LOVE YOU MICHAEL👑🥰🤩(whoever wanna negative about him plz move on receive a life not on my comment

[@nnanna1439]

Mojo made a video of 20 of the most iconic artists of all time but all everyone in the comment are talking about this Michael. This man made an incredible impact on this world. RIP KING 👑

[@tiamckinson2226]

Love Michael Jackson and George Michael 😍 I’m glad George Michael made this list because I think deserves the recognition

[@williamswinson5272]

He does deserve the recognition...at #20. He is not a bigger pop icon than Mariah Carey.

[@annav4314]

Mariah Carey was inspired by George Michael. They were good friends. Also Mariah Carey doesn’t compare to George Michael he is the best of all time the best male voice. He wrote all of his songs and even did his own instruments. You must have never heard many of his songs he is a true musical genius. He deserves to be the real king of pop, and he had such a angelic voice you could feel his emotion through his music. One of the only artist who could really touch you with his voice.

[@Z-fighter126]

Michael Jackson isn’t the king of Pop Music. He is Pop Music.

[@angelscreed5904]

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[@randomgoodvibes341]

It's hard to believe that Celine Dion is not included in this list 🥲