Lean Back

About this song

The track was produced by Scott Storch, and Fat Joe has said he made the beat with him. Fat Joe wanted a slightly Arabian sound, and the two flipped a beat that had started out with a West Coast feel. The hook was inspired by a Jamaican dance craze of the time, and Fat Joe has said that Remy Ma pushed her way onto the song for a verse. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned gold status.

What it's about

The song is a dance-driven party track built around the idea of leaning back, a move tied to the Rockaway dance that Fat Joe describes in the hook.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 35 other songs, like “Lean back by Temperamento”.
• Covered once, including “Lean Back by CryJaxx (Ft. Junior Charles)”.
• Written by Fat Joe, Remy Ma and Scott Storch.
• Produced by Scott Storch.