"Hit the Lights" is the second single by English recording artist Jay Sean, featuring American rapper and labelmate Lil Wayne and produced by OFM production team J-Remy and Bobby Bass.
That's the most fun part!”[5] Of the collaboration he told MTV News, "It's inspirational, I learn off of people who have achieved greatness.
Jay Sean told DesiHits about the difference in dynamic between "Down" and "Hit the Lights" in terms of working with Lil Wayne, "It's different when you hear his interpretation of the song, he has understood that I have taken it to a bit more of a sexy and mature level on this song.
"Down" was young and playful while "Hit the Lights" is for a mature audience and it is aimed at the clubs, plus the lyrics of the song.
Bille Woodruff directed the music video for "Hit the Lights", which premiered on 22 March 2011 on VEVO.
The video has many CGI effects and features women dancing, an appearance from Lil Wayne as well as Birdman and DJ Khaled and plenty of lights.