Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Hello Everyone, welcome to Sing it Live, this video 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - Michael Jackson Classic Reimagined | Full Live Performance' was produced by Darren Mullan recorded in his basement studio in South Australia.
"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 its fourth single on May 9, 1983, by Epic Records. It was written and co-produced by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones. The lyrics pertain to strangers spreading rumors to start an argument for no good reason. "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" evokes the disco sound of Jackson's previous studio album, Off the Wall, released in 1979. The song is characterized by a complex rhythm arrangement and a distinctive horn arrangement.
"Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" became Jackson's fourth consecutive top 10 single from Thriller on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five. The song also topped the charts in Canada as well as the Netherlands and charted within the top 20 and top 30 in several countries. It was generally well received by contemporary music critics. As part of the release of Thriller 25, a remix of "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'", titled "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'2008 with Akon", was recorded with Akon, and released as the second single from the album. The remix was commercially successful, mainly charting within the top 10 in six countries, as well as the top 20 in several territories worldwide and top 40 in Canada. It was more successful internationally than in the United States, having peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 81, which was the song's lowest charting position.
Unlike previous singles from Thriller, "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" did not have a music video to accompany it but was performed by Jackson on world concert tours as both a member of the Jacksons and as a solo artist. Following Jackson's death in June 2009, the song re-entered music charts worldwide. "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" has been covered and sampled by multiple recording artists since its release, notably by Rihanna in her 2007 song "Don't Stop the Music", who was sued as a result. Aside from Thriller, the song appears on multiple compilation and greatest hits albums by Jackson.
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Lead vocals: Chloe Castledine @ChloeCastledine
Backing vocals: Carla Tsimopoulos @carlatsimopoulos
Guitar and vocals: Crafty @CraftyMusicTips & Tzan Niko @tzanniko4470
Drums: Mario Marino
Percussion: Michael Marino @__michaelmarino__
Bass: Damien Steel Scott @bassgoose
Keyboards and vocals: Darren Mullan @producernerd
Mario plays a Yamaha Maple Custom series drum kit
Damien plays bass through a Gallien Kruger amp and cabinet
Tzan plkays a Fender Stratocaster through a Line 6 Helix.
Crafty uses a Swiffaudio WT09A wireless system (available tinyurl.com/s9ns7fw9 )
Darren plays a @rolandglobal Fantom 07. We record into Logic using an Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital console via DX168 stage boxes
We exclusively use @sEElectronicsofficial microphones
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Behind the scenes youtu.be/hMySTxs8JP8
Hello Everyone, welcome to Sing it Live, this video 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - Michael Jackson Classic Reimagined | Full Live Performance' was produced by Darren Mullan recorded in his basement studio in South Australia.
"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 its fourth single on May 9, 1983, by Epic Records. It was written and co-produced by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones. The lyrics pertain to strangers spreading rumors to start an argument for no good reason. "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" evokes the disco sound of Jackson's previous studio album, Off the Wall, released in 1979. The song is characterized by a complex rhythm arrangement and a distinctive horn arrangement.
"Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" became Jackson's fourth consecutive top 10 single from Thriller on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five. The song also topped the charts in Canada as well as the Netherlands and charted within the top 20 and top 30 in several countries. It was generally well received by contemporary music critics. As part of the release of Thriller 25, a remix of "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'", titled "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'2008 with Akon", was recorded with Akon, and released as the second single from the album. The remix was commercially successful, mainly charting within the top 10 in six countries, as well as the top 20 in several territories worldwide and top 40 in Canada. It was more successful internationally than in the United States, having peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 81, which was the song's lowest charting position.
Unlike previous singles from Thriller, "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" did not have a music video to accompany it but was performed by Jackson on world concert tours as both a member of the Jacksons and as a solo artist. Following Jackson's death in June 2009, the song re-entered music charts worldwide. "Wanna Be Startin'Somethin'" has been covered and sampled by multiple recording artists since its release, notably by Rihanna in her 2007 song "Don't Stop the Music", who was sued as a result. Aside from Thriller, the song appears on multiple compilation and greatest hits albums by Jackson.
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Lead vocals: Chloe Castledine @ChloeCastledine
Backing vocals: Carla Tsimopoulos @carlatsimopoulos
Guitar and vocals: Crafty @CraftyMusicTips & Tzan Niko @tzanniko4470
Drums: Mario Marino
Percussion: Michael Marino @__michaelmarino__
Bass: Damien Steel Scott @bassgoose
Keyboards and vocals: Darren Mullan @producernerd
Mario plays a Yamaha Maple Custom series drum kit
Damien plays bass through a Gallien Kruger amp and cabinet
Tzan plkays a Fender Stratocaster through a Line 6 Helix.
Crafty uses a Swiffaudio WT09A wireless system (available tinyurl.com/s9ns7fw9 )
Darren plays a @rolandglobal Fantom 07. We record into Logic using an Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital console via DX168 stage boxes
We exclusively use @sEElectronicsofficial microphones
Watch our 🕺🏽LIVE CONCERTS🤩 on-demand at www.SingitLive.world
Stream our music on your favourite digital music platform ffm.to/singitlive_music
Support us at patreon.com/producernerd
Donate paypal.me/singitlive
We strive to present the very best live version of your favourite classic songs.
Follow us on social media:
💟Website: www.SingitLive.world
💟Instagram: instagram.com/singitlive_world
💟Facebook: facebook.com/singitliveworld
Thank you for watching this video, click the "SUBSCRIBE" button to stay connected with this channel.
#absolutelylive #homestudio #shotoniphone #70smusic #bestcoversband #houseband #bestcoversongs #seelectronicsv7 #seventiesmusic #rolandfantom #seelectronics #rolandfantom #michaeljackson #swiffaudio #swiffaudioWT09A #guitarwireless
