# Viral Tribute Remixes Artists Memorialize Michael Jackson Through Song By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-song-tributes References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-tributes/) Musical artists of all genres have been paying tribute to their greatest inspiration, Michael Jackson. Singers and rappers such as Usher, Daft Punk, KiD CuDi, The Winans, Ben Gibbard, The Anniversary, and Chris Brown have all been remixing and covering Michael Jackson’s monumental songs. Artists such as The Game, Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, Usher, and Boyz II Men have put together a compilation titled ‘Better On The Other Side’ (Tribute To MJ). Download and listen to Michael Jackson tribute songs [here](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-tributes/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Musical Tribute Remixes:** There is a growing trend of artists remixing and covering songs as a tribute to influential musicians. - **Collaborative Compilation Albums:** Artists are coming together to create compilation albums to honor the legacy of legendary musicians. - **Digital Music Distribution:** The availability of tribute songs for download and streaming is increasing, allowing fans to access them easily. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** The music industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of tribute remixes and compilation albums. - **Technology:** The digital music distribution industry can benefit from the increased demand for downloading and streaming tribute songs. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the cultural significance of tribute remixes to create compelling content and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Backed Joint Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-a-melody.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-drink-remix.md) - [Rapper-Themed VR Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-notorious-big.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Football Singer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-ness6.md) - [Musical QR Soup Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-and-universal-music.md) - [Rapper Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-music-video.md)