[postlink]https://themichaeljacksontube.blogspot.com/2010/10/wanna-be-startin-somethin-official.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPTsmswQVwgendofvid [starttext] Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is a song by American songwriter and recording artist Michael Jackson. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was released on May 8, 1983, by Epic Records as the fourth single from Jackson's sixth studio album Thriller in 1982. The song was written, composed and co-produced by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones. The song's lyrics pertain to strangers spreading rumors to begin or start an argument just for no reason. Musically, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" has a cross-cultural disco theme, similar to Jackson's material from his previous album Off the Wall in 1979. The song's rhythm arrangement consists of interweaving drum-machine patterns, while the horn arrangement is brassy and precise. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" has been covered and sampled by multiple recording artists since its release. Aside from Thriller, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" appears on multiple compilation and greatest hits albums by Jackson. This song is one of his very recognized and most highly known songs. [endtext]
