On the Floor

Jennifer Lopez kicked off her comeback in early 2011 with a track that demanded attention. She teamed up with Pitbull for , the lead single from her seventh studio album Love?. This release marked her first major push on radio in six years, signaling a shift toward a modern sound while honoring her Latin roots. The song blends house and techno beats with distinct rhythms, sampling the classic Bolivian folk composition to create a high-energy anthem.

The collaboration arrived just as Lopez took her seat as a judge on the tenth season of , giving the song massive exposure through live performances. Critics praised the track for feeling fresh yet nostalgic, noting echoes of her late-90s hits like If You Had My Love without sounding dated. The music video directed by TAJ Stansberry featured lavish production and intricate choreography filmed in Miami, showcasing her skills as a dancer alongside celebrity cameos.

Commercially the song was a juggernaut. It topped charts in 37 countries including Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. In the United States it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 but became the best-selling digital single of 2011. By the end of that year sales had surpassed 13 million copies worldwide, eventually reaching over 17 million units to become one of the best-selling digital singles of all time. The single received multiple platinum certifications globally including Diamond status in Brazil. [edit]