by George Spencer· Published · Updated
“Hit The Quan” by iLoveMemphis (formerly iHeartMemphis) is a hip-hop dance song that went viral upon its release in 2015. The song and the associated dance challenge were notable for their upbeat, energetic vibe and fun, participative nature.
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The song’s lyrics talk about the dance itself, encouraging listeners to participate and engage with the music through dancing. The tune became a viral sensation, inspiring many people, including celebrities, to take part in the “Hit The Quan” dance challenge on various social media platforms.
It’s a fun, light-hearted track, aimed at getting people moving and interacting with the music in a playful and inclusive way. The song doesn’t delve into deep or critical topics but focuses on enjoyment, dance, and the communal aspect of viral dance challenges.
When was “Hit The Quan” released?
“Hit The Quan” was released on 1st July, 2015 as iLoveMemphis’ debut single. It was included in his first EP, “The TurnUp Kid”.
Writing credits for “Hit the Quan”
iLoveMemphis co-wrote this track with Buck Nasty.
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With 1 million units sold to date, this track has been certified Platinum in the United States. On Spotify, this track has been streamed over 89 million times as of October 2023.
Who is iLoveMemphis?
iLoveMemphis (previously known as iHeartMemphis) is an American rapper and singer who hails from Memphis, Tennessee. He gained notable recognition and fame in 2015 with his maiden single titled “Hit the Quan,” which went viral and became a popular dance challenge on social media.
The dance, song, and accompanying music video became widely recognized and brought iLoveMemphis into the public eye. His music generally belongs to the hip hop and rap genres, often featuring fun, upbeat, and danceable tracks. Even though he is most known for “Hit the Quan,” he continued to produce music after his initial success.
Rich Homie Quan’s distinctive dance style
Rich Homie Quan has a distinctive dance style that became widely recognized, especially through the song “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” which was released in 2015. In the music video for “Flex,” Rich Homie Quan performed a dance that involves a combination of a hand movement seeming to wave away something (often referred to as “the dab”), a leg shuffle, and a kind of bouncy, relaxed two-step. It’s an easy-going and smooth dance that became quite popular and was often emulated by fans.
In 2015, iLoveMemphis, released “Hit the Quan” which was inspired by Rich Homie Quan’s dance moves. The song aimed to highlight and capitalize on the popular dance from the “Flex” video. “Hit the Quan” itself became a viral sensation, encouraging listeners to try the dance and creating a new dance challenge on social media, where people would record themselves performing the moves and upload the videos with the hashtag #HitTheQuanChallenge.
