Michael Jackson - Off the Wall (+DVD)

As the lead singer of the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson had already been labeled a legend at a young age, but Off the Wall introduced the world to the adult Michael Jackson, and proved that he was still very much worthy of that label. It was the real beginning for Jackson as a solo artist, and opened the doors for his next album, Thriller, which would become the greatest-selling album of all time and help foist upon a Jackson a new, albeit self-titled moniker: King of Pop. Under the supervision of Quincy Jones, Off the Wall illustrated some of Jackson's most soulful material. The title track is among the album's smoothest, and introduces his silky feel for the dancefloor. The lively "Working Day and Night" was a teaser for the singles "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock with You," both of which reached number one on the pop charts. Slowing down the pace, the album also hosted some romantic tunes which, through the years, have become classics in their own right. With "Girlfriend" and "She's Out of My Life," Jackson proved that he never lost his golden touch when it came to love songs.