


It interpolates recurrent elements of the 1982 composition "Llorando se fue" (written by G. Its development was motivated by Jennifer's Latin heritage and pays homage to her career-beginnings as a dancer. Other elements of the song are borrowed from Eurodance, Latin American and techno music, including heavy synths and club beats. "On the Floor" is an up-tempo dance song, with influences of electropop and electro house, set in common time with a tempo of 130 beats per minute. "American Idol" also provided a platform to debut the single's music video as well as the stage for Jennifer's first live performance of the song. The song's release coincided with Jennifer's appointment as a judge on the tenth season of US reality TV show "American Idol" as well as several other product endorsement deals. The song was written by Bilal Hajji, Kinda Hamid, Gonzalo Hermosa, Ulises Hermosa, Achraf Janussi, Nadir Khayat, Armando Perez (Pitbull), Geraldo Sandell and RedOne (who also produced the song).

"On The Floor" is considered Jennifer's "comeback" song. The song was released to radio on January 18, 2011, but was released on iTunes on February 22, 2011. "On The Floor" is the first single released from Jennifer's seventh studio album Love? which features rapper Pitbull.
