Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean was the first video by a black artist to be played on MTV. Check the video out below.

Aloe Blacc gained some notoriety for his 2006 album, "Shine Through," and also for his song "I Need A Dollar" which served as the theme song for the HBO series "How To Make It In America." In this video, Aloe tackles Michael Jackson's classic "Billie Jean" and gives it an incredibly bluesy feel!