The video’s aesthetic and choreography were reportedly inspired by Daft Punk’s "Around the World" and Eric Prydz’s "Call on Me" .
"The Weekend" achieved significant commercial success, proving that house music could challenge mainstream pop stars: Michael Gray - The Weekend (Official Video)
It interpolates the line "I can't wait for Saturday to begin" from Oliver Cheatham’s 1983 hit "Get Down Saturday Night," changing "Saturday" to "the weekend". Michael Gray - The Weekend (Official Video)
The main synth line is a reworked sample from the 1984 song "Back at Ya" by Kerr. Michael Gray - The Weekend (Official Video)