: The song is a primary example of the "instrumental chorus" trend. Instead of a traditional lyrical chorus, the main hook is a pitched-up, chopped-up vocal sample of MØ, which became a defining sound for mid-2010s pop and tropical house.
You can see the Bollywood-inspired choreography and the vibrant Indian settings Diplo mentioned in the official music video here:
: The music video was filmed in Maharashtra, India. Diplo described India as a "special creature" with one foot in history and one in the future, and the group wanted to incorporate that positive vibe and Bollywood-style choreography into the visuals.
One of the most interesting features of the 2015 hit by Major Lazer and DJ Snake is its origin story—it was originally pitched to Rihanna and Nicki Minaj , both of whom turned it down. Diplo later remarked that MØ's vocal performance ended up being better than anyone else could have done for the track because it felt more "authentic". Key Production and Cultural Highlights:
