Uptown Funk was released in 2014 by British producer Mark Ronson featuring American singer Bruno Mars, and appeared on Ronson's 2015 album Uptown Special. The song topped charts worldwide, won Record of the Year at the Grammys, and its official video became one of the most watched on YouTube, helping its choreography spread widely. Short excerpts have since become a staple for dance challenges, party edits and meme transitions online, where the instantly recognisable groove signals confidence, celebration and a throwback funk style that remains popular with creators.