Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ Misheard lyric: “Mama say, mama say, mama applesap” This one is a Dutch mishearing, but it’s so interesting we couldn’t help but include it. TIL The 2 hour long This is It concert film was selected from more than 100 hours of rehearsal footage of Michael Jackson in preparation for his 2009 comeback concert series that never happened. It opened with simultaneous premieres in 99 countries, with the mood both sad and celebratory His “Soul Makossa”* was a Top 40 hit in 1973 and was widely covered by other artists. Its chanted refrain, “mama ko, mama sa, maka makossa,” was adapted by Michael Jackson for his 1983 hit “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” and again by Rihanna for her 2007 “Don’t Stop the Music.”. In 2009, Dibango sued both artists for using the Mama say mama sa mama appelsap! Explanation Close to the end of "Wanna be Startin' Something", people can be heard chanting 'Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa!', but many people from The Netherlands misheard it as this, which translates to 'Mama say mama sa mama applejuice'. Many people hear different things: “mama sa cudae”, “mama say mama sa mamakusa”, “mamasai mamakusa” and even “macusa”. The official lyrics, according to album liner notes are “ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa”. 3 But what does it all mean? Well, it doesn’t mean anything. Technically. Manu Dibango’s “Soul Makossa”. . The refrain “mama ko mama sa maka makossa,” was borrowed by Michael Jackson in “Wanna Be Startin' Something” (Jackson claimed it was Swahili) and Rihanna in “Don’t Stop the Music The song then transitions into a section featuring Michael Jackson's iconic "Mama-say, mama-sa, mama-coo-sa" chant from his song "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." This section adds a playful and energetic element to the song while maintaining its underlying theme. There’s also a deep understanding of the importance of worldwide dance-pop hits, particularly with “Don’t Stop the Music,” courtesy of Norwegian producers Stargate, and its clever sample of Michael Jackson’s “mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-koosa" from his 1983 single “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” Listen to Mama Say Mama Sa Mamakusa from Shuffology. This week's theme is Michael Jackson, and our Shuffologists discuss their all time favourite MJ hits. They touch on tunes from MJ's iconic albums such as "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "HIStory." Just found out Michael Jackson was saying "imma say it one more time I'm not gon' stop" NOT "mamase mamasa mama kusa” - seo.title | Michael jackson, Jackson, Michael The Meaning of the Lyric "Mama Say Mama Sa Mama Coosa" - Extra Chill

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