mjmichael_4k Remastered on Instagram: "Beat It - Michael Jackson ”Beat It“ is one of the most iconic songs by the ”King of Pop,“ Michael Jackson. Released in 1983 as the third single from his sixth studio album, Thriller, it played a crucial role in making the album the best-selling of all time. The song is famous for its groundbreaking fusion of R&B and Rock. To appeal to a wider audience, Jackson wanted to create a rock song that ”he would want to buy.“ It features a heavy drum beat and a sign