Funkytown was released in 1979 by American disco-funk group Lipps Inc. and became a worldwide number one hit in 1980, known for its driving synthesizers and talk of moving to a livelier city. The track has been sampled, covered, and licensed for films, TV, and commercials for decades. Online, its instantly recognizable intro became shorthand for dancing, confidence, and retro cool, which is why editors reuse this short loop for entrances, transitions, and meme edits long after its chart run.