For some of the world's most elite musicians, they create songs so good ... He is the "King of Pop," a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and he has the best-selling album in history.

Our staff's favorite songs from a year that confirmed that hip-hop and R&B were now at top 40's center, but also had plenty of great rock, country and dance-pop to ... for the 100 best songs ...