Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (audio) | Michael Jackson -

"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is the explosive opening track of Michael Jackson’s landmark 1982 album, . Written and co-produced by Jackson alongside Quincy Jones, it was released as the album's fourth single in May 1983. The track is celebrated for its high-energy blend of post-disco, funk, and African rhythms, serving as a defiant stand against media gossip and interpersonal conflict. Composition and Recording