Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

About Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is an uptempo funk and post-disco track by Michael Jackson, released on May 8, 1983, as the fourth single from his landmark album Thriller. The song was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Originally intended for his sister La Toya Jackson’s debut album, the song was ultimately recorded by Michael and became one of the most energetic and rhythmically complex tracks on Thriller. It features layered percussion .

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About this song

Credited to

Michael Jackson

Album

HIStory - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I · Track 14 of 30

Released

June 16, 1995

Duration

6:02

Ranking

#7 most played Michael Jackson track on Foxsoundi

On Last.fm

1,148,837 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: HIStory - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - BOOK I