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There are few performers who had as big an effect on music as Michael Jackson, and there are more than a few stars whose careers were influenced by the King of Pop's example. Take a look at some of the performers who owe their careers to Michael Jackson, and who may also have a shot at filling his shoes.
Kanye West
It's no secret that Kanye West takes after Jackson in many ways, from his eye-popping fashion sense, his revolutionary songwriting skills and his steadfast belief in his own talent. It's this belief that's probably responsible for both West's and Jackson's success in the first place — failure was not an option.
Justin Timberlake
Timberlake, possessing smooth dance skills and an angelic, impossibly high singing voice, left his bubble-gum boy band for a solo career that quickly set the music world on fire. He then showed off his other skills, from writing his own songs to producing albums to being a surprisingly snappy dresser. Sound familiar?
Beyonce
Beyonce has more in common with Michael Jackson than you might think. Both were entered into the music industry by their manager fathers, and both immediately became the breakaway star of their respective singing groups. Much like Jackson with the Jackson 5, Beyonce left Destiny's Child to pursue her own music career and quickly showed that she was a skilled singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and fashion icon
Neyo
Much like Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo is said to have an inherent understanding of the music business, showing an uncanny ability to turn out hits. (The name "Ne-Yo" came when a music producer joked that the performer could see music in the same way Neo could see computer code in The Matrix.) He knows how to rock a good suit while still keeping the beat and has already been nominated for ten Grammy Awards since 2007, winning three of them
Usher
Since exploding onto the music scene in the late '90s, Usher immediately showed off his impressive, sweet singing voice. And, if that weren't enough, his dance moves were so slick and precise, Jackson himself might have been jealous.
There are few performers who had as big an effect on music as Michael Jackson, and there are more than a few stars whose careers were influenced by the King of Pop's example. Take a look at some of the performers who owe their careers to Michael Jackson, and who may also have a shot at filling his shoes.
Kanye West
It's no secret that Kanye West takes after Jackson in many ways, from his eye-popping fashion sense, his revolutionary songwriting skills and his steadfast belief in his own talent. It's this belief that's probably responsible for both West's and Jackson's success in the first place — failure was not an option.
Justin Timberlake
Timberlake, possessing smooth dance skills and an angelic, impossibly high singing voice, left his bubble-gum boy band for a solo career that quickly set the music world on fire. He then showed off his other skills, from writing his own songs to producing albums to being a surprisingly snappy dresser. Sound familiar?
Beyonce
Beyonce has more in common with Michael Jackson than you might think. Both were entered into the music industry by their manager fathers, and both immediately became the breakaway star of their respective singing groups. Much like Jackson with the Jackson 5, Beyonce left Destiny's Child to pursue her own music career and quickly showed that she was a skilled singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and fashion icon
Neyo
Much like Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo is said to have an inherent understanding of the music business, showing an uncanny ability to turn out hits. (The name "Ne-Yo" came when a music producer joked that the performer could see music in the same way Neo could see computer code in The Matrix.) He knows how to rock a good suit while still keeping the beat and has already been nominated for ten Grammy Awards since 2007, winning three of them
Usher
Since exploding onto the music scene in the late '90s, Usher immediately showed off his impressive, sweet singing voice. And, if that weren't enough, his dance moves were so slick and precise, Jackson himself might have been jealous.
