Sexy and I know it.

October 1, 2011 9:03 AM

LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It ; Where is the back beat from, or which tecno song does it resemble?
posted by MechEng to Media & Arts (7 answers total)

I don't think it's sampled.
posted by empath at 9:05 AM on October 1, 2011

It's basically something I could do in 10 minutes in ableton without any loops or anything. It sounds like all one hits..
posted by empath at 9:06 AM on October 1, 2011

Response by poster: I don't think it's sampled, but feel like it's imitation of another song I've heard before.
The intro hook for anyone who doesn't know it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx6JDQCslE&ob=av3n
posted by MechEng at 9:09 AM on October 1, 2011

You're talking about the acid sound? That's just a basic 303 patch, and a simple pattern.
posted by empath at 9:10 AM on October 1, 2011

Best answer: Thanks Empath. Definitely the Acid Sound. Quick search found this:

Example of 303 Patch , Another 303 Acid Patch, And Another

The acid 303 patch is reminding of the blade rave song: New Order Confusion

Similar (but different) song to LMFAO :
Pop On Acid - Afrojack; or Pacha on Acid
Party Rock on Acid - Afrojack
posted by MechEng at 9:54 AM on October 1, 2011 [1 favorite]

Yeah there are literally 10,000 songs that use it.
posted by empath at 10:20 AM on October 1, 2011

I just heard this song for the first time yesterday and it immediately reminded me of Sexyback by Justin Timberlake.
posted by just_ducky at 9:19 AM on October 2, 2011