After her somewhat lukewarm 2003 release LOVE & LIFE, Mary J. Blige returns to her rightful place as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul with 2005's THE BREAKTHROUGH. Blige enlisted a host of guest producers to contribute tracks to THE BREAKTHROUGH, and the result is one of her strongest and most varied albums. As usual, the sound is a mixture of smooth, urban contemporary and hip-hop edge, but Blige nails it with tracks like the pulsing "Enough Cryin'" (with its rich, multi-layered vocals) and the breezy "Can't Hide From Luv" featuring a guest spot by Jay-Z. The album's lead-off single, "Be Without You," a bittersweet slow jam, is representative of the album's themes, which focus on feelings of strength and weakness in love. But whether waxing romantic ("Can't Get Enough") or detailing the travails of the heart ("Baggage"), Blige lays down elastic R&B vocal lines that are second to none. Even a seemingly unlikely duet with Bono and U2 on "One" comes across beautifully, adding a new dimension to that familiar tune.

Includes 17 No. 1 hits from the Gloved Wonder, including "Rock with You," "Man in the Mirror," "Billie Jean," and "Beat It." The disc also features a new song, "One More Chance," written and produced by R. Kelly.

Michael Jacksonhas been entertaining the world with his incredible musical talent, unequaled dance moves and ground-breaking creativity for over 4 decades. With three #1 smash hits by the time he was 11 years old, to being the first black artist to break the barriers and dominate MTV with his incredible short films, Michael Jackson never ceases to amaze his fans around the world. Now, for the first time EVER, take a special journey through the career and musical genius of Michael Jackson from his early recordings with the Jackson 5 to his lastest musical works. Listen to the King Of Pop...it's essential. The 2-Disc Michael Jackson compilation includes 38 of his greatest hits from over three decades of classic songs ranging from his time in the Jackson 5 to his multi-platinum albums such as Bad, Dangerous, Thriller,and Invincible.