is a high-energy dance-pop and hip-house anthem released on March 18, 2011 , as the second single from Pitbull’s sixth studio album, Planet Pit . Key Details Artist: Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack, and Nayer.
Produced by Dutch DJ Afrojack (Nick van de Wall). Afrojack reportedly created the entire instrumental track in five hours while wearing a towel after inspiration struck in the shower. Songwriting: Written by Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and Afrojack.
Written in the key of E♭ major with a tempo of 129 BPM . It combines hip hop and pop with what critics describe as "Broadway-style theatricality". Inspiration & Meaning
The official music video, shot at the Alexandria Hotel in LA, has over 1 billion views.
The hit topped the Billboard Hot 100 and hit No. 1 in over 20 countries, with 8.2 million copies sold in 2011.