Crab Rave was released by Irish producer Noisestorm through Monstercat in 2018, and it soon became inseparable from a viral animated video of crabs dancing to its drop. Shared across YouTube, TikTok and gaming streams, the clip turned the track into shorthand for a joyful, over-the-top celebration. It remains popular because the hook is instantly recognisable even without the video, making it an easy fit for memes, montages and short-form edits that need an immediate burst of energy.