George Michael: Emerging from Wham!, George Michael became one of the few artists who could rival MJ in terms of vocal talent and songwriting. His album Faith remains a benchmark for white soul and pop perfection.
Michael Jackson: MJ’s reach was more global and his “mythology” larger than George Michael’s. However, George Michael was often considered the more sophisticated songwriter and soulful vocalist by European critics.
Comparison: Both were pop royalty who struggled with the intense pressures of fame. While MJ was the “King,” George Michael was the “Poet” of pop, offering more introspective and emotionally vulnerable lyrics.