The song that swept the nation during 2013 has just reached its 10th birthday.
"Harlem Shake" was released by Harry Rodrigues, a producer and DJ professionally known as Baauer, on May 22, 2012. The name of the song was inspired by a line from Philadelphia rapper Plastic Little's"Miller Time," which was itself a reference to a dance move made popular in the 1980s in Harlem.
What the "Harlem shake" has to do with HarlemThe trend quickly took over the internet, with groups like the Miami Heat, English National Ballet, and even a squadron of the Norwegian Army all releasing their own"Harlem Shake" videos. American indie rock duo Matt & Kim won a Guinness World Record for largest-ever"Harlem Shake" after they brought together a crowd of 3,344 to dance to the song."Harlem Shake turns 10 today.
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