Shake It was released by Metro Station, the Los Angeles pop rock project led by Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus, from their self titled debut album in the late 2000s. The song became their biggest hit, driven by radio play and early social media sharing, and its chorus stayed familiar through throwback playlists and pop culture reuse. Online, the short shake it hook was cut into a standalone clip for edits and memes, where its instant recognisability and danceable beat keep it useful long after its chart run.