"
Elevator" is
Flo Rida's overall second
single (after "
Low", which was from the soundtrack of the
2008 movie
Step Up 2: The Streets), and the first single from Flo Rida's debut album
Mail on Sunday. It was produced by
Timbaland, who also features on the track. The piano intro features a melody based on the
Halloween theme by
John Carpenter and the second verse imitates the chorus of "The Donque Song" by
will.i.am featuring
Snoop Dogg. The song features Timbaland's signature percussion and vocals, as well as former Beatclub recording artist
Kiley Dean on the background vocals. The song is similar in structure, key, and rhythm to the Timbaland-produced "
4 Minutes" by
Madonna featuring
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. The song was featured in the plot for the episode "Desperately Seeking Serena" of teen drama
Gossip Girl.