“Whistle” was released in 2012 by American rapper Flo Rida and appeared on his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. The song became an international hit, with its prominent whistled melody helping it stand out on radio, music television, and digital playlists. Short excerpts later remained useful in social video edits because the central hook is easy to recognize within seconds. Its combination of pop production, rap vocals, and a simple melodic motif continues to evoke mainstream music from the early 2010s.