Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson
Peak position #83
Executive Summary
AI-generated performance analysis
Below Average
This song achieves a C (Below Average) chart performance rating, peaked at #83.
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" by Michael Jackson demonstrates moderate chart performance on Apple Music.
The track has spent 34 days on the Top 100 chart.
From the album "Thriller", released Nov 29, 1982.
- Peak: #83
- 34 days on chart
- Genre: Pop
Key Insights
AI-generated analysis based on chart performance
Exceptional Chart Longevity
With 34 days on the chart (2.4x the average song), this demonstrates sustained audience interest well beyond typical performance.
Hot Streak Active
27 consecutive days on the chart (best: 27) demonstrates sustained listener engagement without any gaps in chart presence.
Chart Performance Factors
Key metrics driving this song's chart success
Chart Performance
Peak position achieved on the charts
- Peak position: #83
- Peak date: May 6, 2026
Chart Longevity
Total duration on the charts
- 1.1x longer than average song
- 34 total days on chart
- 27 max consecutive days
Chart Stability
Consistency of chart position
- Very stable chart performance
- Stability index: 75/100
Current Momentum
Recent chart movement trend
- Stable chart position
- Consistent performance
Moderate performance. Some factors could be stronger.
Category Benchmark
Performance compared to other charting songs
65% below avg
1.1x higher than avg
1.5x higher than avg
Performance is below the charting songs average. There may be room for improvement.
Chart History & Insights
Performance over time
Currently ranked #98. Peak was #63. Ranking is declining.
Peak reached on May 17, 2026
Song Preview
Apple Music Reference
Source content being analyzed
0:363Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Michael Jackson
Daily Rank
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Not charting today
All-Time Rank
#412
Score: 1,361
Peak Position
#83
May 6
Days on Chart
34
5 weeks
Current Streak
27d
Best: 27d
Avg Position
#82.9
Last 30 days
7-Day Trend
Stable
Stability
Moderate
58/100
points
Ranked #412 all-time
About Rankings
Rankings are based on Apple Music Top 100 charts in United Kingdom. Updated daily.
About This Analytics Report
This report is generated by Top1Trend's analytics engine, which tracks Apple Music trending data across 30+ regions since 2024. All metrics are derived from official chart positions via the official Apple Music API.
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