Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Before y’all come for me, know this: I’m not here to settle some tired “who’s bigger?” debate. I’m here to talk about something way more interesting—why Beyoncé, at 43, is still dominating today’s charts with today’s music, while most of her peers (and even legends before her) have transitioned into legacy status.
Inspired by a viral TikTok convo (shoutout Jamaal Burkmar), this episode breaks down what sets Beyoncé apart and puts her in a very short list of artists who remained contemporary into their 40s.
Let’s talk chart stats, tour energy, and why Bey’s choice to go deep (not just broad) might be the real key to her staying power.
And no, I’m not shading your faves. I’m just saying… Cowboy Carter is that girl.
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▬ VIDEO CONTENTS ▬
00:00 Is Beyoncé bigger than Michael Jackson?
05:36 Who is in the conversation?
07:30 Madonna
10:29 Whitney Houston
16:19 Prince
19:49 Why Beyoncé remains relevant
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References:
Jamaal Burkmar’s TikTok on Beyoncé and Michael:
tiktok.com/@jamaalburkmar/video/7534367379644615958
KJ’s TikTok on Beyoncé and Michael:
tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7535445104601861390
Music Charts Archive:
musicchartsarchive.com
Before y’all come for me, know this: I’m not here to settle some tired “who’s bigger?” debate. I’m here to talk about something way more interesting—why Beyoncé, at 43, is still dominating today’s charts with today’s music, while most of her peers (and even legends before her) have transitioned into legacy status.
Inspired by a viral TikTok convo (shoutout Jamaal Burkmar), this episode breaks down what sets Beyoncé apart and puts her in a very short list of artists who remained contemporary into their 40s.
Let’s talk chart stats, tour energy, and why Bey’s choice to go deep (not just broad) might be the real key to her staying power.
And no, I’m not shading your faves. I’m just saying… Cowboy Carter is that girl.
✨ Hit subscribe if you love pop culture with nuance, receipts, and a little humor. Let’s go.
💡 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE💡
/ @iamkjmiller
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Subscribe to KJ Off The Clock - My Weekly Newsletter
kjofftheclock.substack.com
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Interested in a 1:1 Coaching Session? Book here: kjmiller.co/coaching
–
📋STARTUP STARTER KIT 📋
This on-demand intensive helps people of all ages and backgrounds create and launch the startup of their dreams. This course will teach you how to turn the problems you’ve spotted in everyday life (products that don’t work as well as they could, services that don’t exist but should, etc.) into real business opportunities, and guide you through each step of the process from idea, to launch and beyond. Enroll here:
kjmiller.co/courses
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▬ VIDEO CONTENTS ▬
00:00 Is Beyoncé bigger than Michael Jackson?
05:36 Who is in the conversation?
07:30 Madonna
10:29 Whitney Houston
16:19 Prince
19:49 Why Beyoncé remains relevant
---
📲 LET'S CONNECT
TikTok: / tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller
📧 JOIN MY MAILING LIST: https://mailchi.mp/ef53db75073f/join-my-mailing-list
📧 BOOK ME: kidar@kjmiller.co
References:
Jamaal Burkmar’s TikTok on Beyoncé and Michael:
tiktok.com/@jamaalburkmar/video/7534367379644615958
KJ’s TikTok on Beyoncé and Michael:
tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7535445104601861390
Music Charts Archive:
musicchartsarchive.com
