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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.
In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop and rock artists.
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, actor, and businessman. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer and youngest member of the boy band 'N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman.
In 2002, he released his debut solo album, Justified, which sold more than seven million copies worldwide. The album was a commercial success, spawning the hits "Cry Me a River" and "Rock Your Body". Timberlake continued his success with his second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and produced the US number-one hit singles "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What Goes Around... Comes Around".
Timberlake has won six Grammy Awards and four Emmy Awards. His first two albums made him one of the most commercially successful singers in the world, each selling in excess of 7 million copies. He also has an acting career, having starred in films such as The Social Network, Bad Teacher and Friends with Benefits. His other ventures include record label Tennman Records, fashion label William Rast, and the restaurants Destino and Southern Hospitality.
Looking back in my life
I've had problems and lots of strife
But I've found a way to get over
And every day brings me that much closer
So hold your head up to the sky
Hold your hands up so we can fly
Are you ready for the time of your life
Are you ready 'cause this rhythm makes me feel good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
It feels so good, it feels so nice, it feels so right
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
It feels so good, it feels so nice, it feels so right
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
Feels good, so good, feels good, so good, feels good, so good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
Feels good, so good, feels good, so good, feels good, so good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
So good, so good
So good, so good
Take the time to unwind
Leave your troubles all behind
Hear the rhythm it's a good thing
Free your mind
Free your heart, free your soul
Let the music take control
In the club on the floor
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
It's a shame that we can't be as one be the same,
No more war, no more poor, this is worth fighting for
Every woman, every man, join together, make a stand
It's the time for us all in the club on the floor
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
So good, so good
So good so good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
It feels so good, it feels so nice, it feels so right
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
Feels good, so good, feels good, so good, feels good, so good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
Feels good, so good, feels good, so good, feels good, so good
'Cause this rhythm makes me feel good
So good, so good