Which Beyoncé song features a prominent sample from Major Lazer’s “Pon de Floor”?

“Run the World (Girls)” features a prominent sample from Major Lazer’s “Pon de Floor.”

Beyoncé released “Run the World (Girls)” in 2011 as the lead single from her album 4. The song was written by a large team that included Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Beyoncé, Nick “Switch” van de Wall, and David “King David” Taylor. Its production draws heavily on the energetic dancehall and club sound associated with “Pon de Floor,” a 2009 track by Major Lazer and Vybz Kartel.

The recording became known for its repeated chant, forceful percussion, and feminist message. Beyoncé performed it at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2011, where the staging used projected visual effects and choreography.

A frequent mix-up is confusing the song with “Girls,” the subtitle in parentheses. The canonical title is “Run the World (Girls),” and “Pon de Floor” is the sampled source listeners often identify when discussing its production.