Pon de Floor

Major Lazer

About Pon de Floor

"Pon de Floor" is a song by Major Lazer, a collaborative musical project consisting of the American DJ Diplo and the British DJ Switch. The single was released in 2009 by Mad Decent and Downtown Records as the second single from Major Lazer's first studio album, Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do (2009). The duo wrote the song and produced it with Afrojack and vocals by Vybz Kartel. "Pon de Floor" is a dancehall and baile funk song and was positively received by music critics. It appeared on the charts in the United Kingdom in 2010, where it reached number 125. Eric Wareheim directed the music video for "Pon de Floor", which shows people dry humping, and incorporates daggering choreography. The song has been sampled in Chiddy Bang's "Shooter" (2009) and Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls)" (2011). 


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Pon de floor!
Pon de floor!

Ladies, get in line
Let me see your bestest wine

Ladies, get in line
Let me see your bestest wine

Baby, get in line
Let me see your bestest wine
Move every part of your spine
Gimme some of your, lemme give you some of mine

Pon de floor, anyway
Pon de floor, anyway
Pon de floor, anyway
Pon de floor, anyway

Pon de floor, pon de floor
Pon de-pon de-pon-pon-po-po-pppppp
Pon de floor!

Major Lazer

Ladies, get in line
Let me see your bestest wine

Ladies, get in line
Let me see your bestest wine

Baby, get in line
Let me see your bestest wine
Move every part of your spine
Gimme some of your, lemme give you some of mine

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Major Lazer

Major Lazer is a musical project by DJ/Producer Diplo. Formerly a collaboration along with DJ/Producer Switch, they parted ways in late 2011 and Diplo has begun producing Moombahton, a surging fusion genre of dubstep, reggae, and dancehall. more »

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Written by: ADIDJA PALMER, DAVID JAMES TAYLOR, NICK DEWALT, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ

Lyrics © NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release and Producers
"Pon De Floor" was released in June 2009 by Major Lazer, a project founded by American DJs Diplo and Switch.
Genre
The song falls into the genre of Dancehall, Moombahton, and Reggae fusion, reflecting Major Lazer's eclectic style.
Visuals
The music video for "Pon De Floor" is known for its unusual and provocative dancing scenes, a common characteristic of Major Lazer's videos.
Hit Track
'Pon De Floor’ is considered one of Major Lazer's most significant breakout hits.
Sampled By Beyoncé
The beat from "Pon De Floor" was sampled by Beyoncé for her song "Run the World (Girls)" in 2011.
Controversy
The song was mired in introversion when it was used by an Australian political party without the band's permission in 2015 and was also embroiled in controversy over its unusual and somewhat explicit dance moves in the video.
Crossover Success
"Pon De Floor" has been credited as helping bring dancehall music to a wider audience, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by several artists and DJs, enhancing its popularity in the global music scene.
Choreography
The original dance from the "Pon De Floor" video, known as daggering is a modern Jamaican dance style. The dancers' performance in the music video has been appreciated as well as criticized.
International Recognition
It was one of the songs that made Major Lazer well-known in the international scene, contributing to their widespread acclaim.
Influence on Other Artists
Several artists, including Vybz Kartel and Aidonia, have credited "Pon De Floor" as an influence, highlighting its impact on the dancehall genre.
Independent Label
The track was originally released through Diplo's Mad Decent label, which is known for promoting unique and experimental music.

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