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Who sang Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'?

Michael Jackson released the song Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'. Date of release: 1983.

Release date: 1983

Duration: 06:2

Producer(s): Quincy Jones

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The deeper meaning of the song's lyrics is that someone is always trying to start something or cause trouble. The lyrics also say that if you can't take care of a baby, then don't have one, because it's not fair to the child.

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Michael Jackson - Short Biography

- Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana.

- He made his professional debut at the age of five, in the family group Jackson 5.

- In the early 1970s, he began to make a name for himself as a solo artist with hits such as "Ben" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough".

- In 1982, he released the album Thriller, which became the best-selling album of all time.

- Jackson is known for his innovative choreography, vocal abilities and big budget music videos.

- He is also known for his commitment to various humanitarian causes.

- In 1993, Jackson was accused of sexual abuse of a minor by a 13-year-old boy. He was acquitted of all charges in 2005.

- In 2009, Jackson died at the age of 50, following an overdose

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- "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson recorded for his sixth studio album Thriller (1982).

- It is the opening track of the album and was released as the fourth single on May 8, 1983, by Epic Records.

- It was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones.

- The lyrics refer to strangers spreading rumors to start a fight for no good reason.

- "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" evokes the disco sound of Jackson's previous studio album, Off the Wall, released in 1979.

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