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

Thriller · Track 1 of 9 · Opens the album · Longest track on the album

Released

November 30, 1982

Duration

6:03

Ranking

#7 most played Michael Jackson track on Foxsoundi

Top countries on Foxsoundi

United States (95 %), United Kingdom (1 %), Malta (1 %)

Playlists

In 1 public playlist: 24/7

On Last.fm

1,049,695 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Thriller