Big Time Rush - Windows Down -

The song is built entirely around a sample of British rock band 1997 mosh-pit classic, " Song 2 ".

"Windows Down" was a deliberate effort to break BTR out of the "Nickelodeon bubble".

: The track was re-written by a powerhouse team including Mike Posner , Matthew "Blackbear" Musto , Bei Maejor , and Matt Squire . The Kesha Connection Big Time Rush - Windows Down

: Columbia Records reportedly purchased the rights to the "Song 2" instrumental for $75,000. It utilizes the iconic "Woo-hoo!" hook and the primary guitar riff, though BTR's version is up-tuned to the key of B minor and features a more electronic, dubstep-influenced breakdown in the bridge.

"Windows Down" by Big Time Rush (BTR) was a pivotal moment in the band's career, released on June 25, 2012, as a bridge between their second and third studio albums. While often remembered as a breezy summer anthem, the track has a surprisingly complex production history involving a high-profile sample, a "lost" demo by Kesha, and a strategic attempt by Nickelodeon to transition the group into a more mature pop market. The "Song 2" Sample and Production The song is built entirely around a sample

: It features the members cliff diving, surfing, and paddleboarding, capturing what Logan Henderson described as a song that "completely embodies fun".

: Upon release, the video shot to #2 on the iTunes music video charts, trailing only Katy Perry's "Wide Awake". The Kesha Connection : Columbia Records reportedly purchased

: It peaked at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, peaking at number 35. On iTunes , it reached #17, becoming one of the group's most successful digital hits at the time.