The dab began as a dance move in the Atlanta hip hop scene around 2015, popularised by artists including Migos and by sports celebrations that carried it into mainstream coverage. It spread quickly through Vine, YouTube and social media, becoming a shorthand pose for confidence and celebration. Soundboard edits later paired the move with a short musical hit, while bass boosted remixes exaggerated the low end for comic impact. This not bass boosted version preserves the cleaner original edit, which is why creators still choose it for precise meme timing.