Michael Jackson’s ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ Released This Day In 1983
May 08, 2023
Forty years ago on this date, Michael’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” was released, the fourth consecutive Top 10 single from the Thriller album, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The demo for the song is on Thriller 40. Give it a listen to hear Michael’s unique and layered vocal percussions, and the background vocalists having fun, trading chants with MJ.