The beat was partially inspired by the massive sound of Swizz Beatz's production on DMX's "Party Up".
Released in early 2003, "" by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz featuring the Ying Yang Twins is a cornerstone of the crunk genre and a definitive party anthem of the early 2000s. Originally appearing on the 2002 album Kings of Crunk , the track reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped bring Southern hip-hop into the global mainstream. The Music Video
The famous "to the window, to the wall" line was contributed by D-Roc of the Ying Yang Twins.
Lil Jon's persona in the video was immortalized by Dave Chappelle in his famous Chappelle's Show sketches, which further cemented the rapper's catchphrases in the public consciousness.