While they intended it to be a futuristic, non-existent jet, the Gulfstream G650 (often called the G6) had actually just been announced at the time, though the creators were unaware of it. Production & Sound
The video concludes with the group and their collaborators boarding a private jet, visually cementing the high-flying lifestyle described in the lyrics. Cultural Impact While they intended it to be a futuristic,
Co-producer KSHMR has shared that the song's signature lead melody was actually an accident—he mistakenly dragged a bell melody into a lane meant for a distorted bassline. Music Video & Visuals Music Video & Visuals Released in April 2010,
Released in April 2010, by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and DEV is an era-defining electro-pop anthem that made history as the first song by an Asian-American group to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The "G6" Mystery & Origins The Cataracs & Dev: Like a G6 -
Far East Movement Feat. The Cataracs & Dev: Like a G6 - IMDb
They chose "G6" as a fictional "flyer" successor to the Gulfstream IV (the "G4") frequently referenced by rappers like Drake.