Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana

In the decade of American Idol, it's hard to make a big splash in the pop world . . . but one artist has managed to blow all her competition out of the water, and that's Miley Cyrus, first in character as Hannah Montana, and then as a live-wire solo star with her debut proper, Breakout. Of course, we'd been given a hint of what to expect from the real Miley on Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus — check out the delirious rockin' pop of "See You Again" — but you'll find all her many personalities here, from the sweet, husky country girl of "The Climb" to the school-foolin' cool chick on "The Best of Both Worlds". Miley shows she can adapt to any style, from breakneck ska to slow country, in Next Steps.

There's no denying it — Miley Cyrus has evolved through her phenomenal TV role to become one of the most complete young entertainers in the world, and there's absolutely no doubt she'll continue to shine once the blonde wig has been put away forever. More of her guises start to surface here, whether it's the daughter who confidently goofs along with dad on "Thrillbilly" (a bit like the way Nancy Sinatra used to joke around with her old man, Frank), the heartbreaking balladeer who wraps the world around her finger on "Goodbye", or the ska-boppin' fun lover on "We Got the Party".

Hannah Montana's catchy theme song, "The Best of Both Worlds", may describe the TV teen queen's crazy double life — ordinary girl Miley Stewart by day, superstar singer Hannah M. by night — but for now, we're throwing the spotlight on the famous side of the equation, with an effervescent Essentials playlist of greatest hits, plus highlights from the real Miley's solo career. Now's the time to work that blonde wig and bounce along with Hannah as she makes with the pumpin' pop-rock appeal of "Rockstar", before electro-popping with Miley C. through new-phase fare like "Fly On the Wall". It's all right here in one easy download, from the sweet sonic daydream "If We Were a Movie", to the ultra-diva collaboration "Just Stand Up!". Check your watches — it's Miley time.