: 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.
: The track started as a slow, reggae-influenced demo. It wasn't until Diplo sent it to DJ Snake in France that it was sped up and given its signature "sinuous" post-chorus. Major LazerВ Lean On Ft Dj
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: : The song is a primary example of
: In November 2015, "Lean On" made history by becoming the most streamed song ever on Spotify at the time, surpassing Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud". It wasn't until Diplo sent it to DJ
You can see the Bollywood-inspired choreography and the vibrant Indian settings Diplo mentioned in the official music video here: