Big Time Rush - Windows Down [2026]

: Directed by Marc Klasfeld , the video was designed to show a "more mature and playful side" of the band.

Before BTR recorded it, the instrumental was originally intended for . She recorded an early demo of the track under the title " Woo Hoo " for her second studio album, Warrior . However, she ultimately sold the instrumental, which was then re-imagined with new lyrics for Big Time Rush to fit their "Big Time Summer Tour" branding. Chart Impact and Reception Big Time Rush - Windows Down

: It features the members cliff diving, surfing, and paddleboarding, capturing what Logan Henderson described as a song that "completely embodies fun". : Directed by Marc Klasfeld , the video

"Windows Down" by Big Time Rush (BTR) was a pivotal moment in the band's career, released on June 25, 2012, as a bridge between their second and third studio albums. While often remembered as a breezy summer anthem, the track has a surprisingly complex production history involving a high-profile sample, a "lost" demo by Kesha, and a strategic attempt by Nickelodeon to transition the group into a more mature pop market. The "Song 2" Sample and Production However, she ultimately sold the instrumental, which was

: It peaked at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, peaking at number 35. On iTunes , it reached #17, becoming one of the group's most successful digital hits at the time.

"Windows Down" was a deliberate effort to break BTR out of the "Nickelodeon bubble".

: The track was re-written by a powerhouse team including Mike Posner , Matthew "Blackbear" Musto , Bei Maejor , and Matt Squire . The Kesha Connection