"Turn Down for What," released in December 2013, is a seminal track by French producer DJ Snake and American rapper Lil Jon that redefined the boundaries between electronic dance music (EDM) and hip-hop. Far from just a club anthem, the song became a cultural phenomenon, popularizing its titular phrase as a rhetorical question representing an uncompromising commitment to celebration. The Genesis of a Modern Anthem
: "Turn down" serves as an antonym to being "turnt" or "turnt up"—slang for reaching a state of high excitement or intoxication. DJ Snake, Lil Jon - Turn Down for What
Musically, the song is a high-energy fusion of and bass music . It is characterized by aggressive synths, thunderous 808-heavy drops, and minimal but potent lyrical content. "Turn Down for What," released in December 2013,