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".

A female office worker (played by Laura More) anticipates her Saturday night, eventually straddling a photocopier in lingerie and recruiting her colleagues into a choreographed dance. Michael Gray - The Weekend (Official Video)

Alongside Michael Gray, the video featured dancers Ideta Kimso, Jodie Leigh, Sarah Merry, and the singing voice of Shèna . Musical DNA and Sampling The track is built on classic disco and funk foundations: It interpolates the line "I can't wait for

Directed by , the music video is known for its provocative and high-energy portrayal of office life escaping into the weekend. Musical DNA and Sampling The track is built

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's remains a definitive anthem of mid-2000s house music, famous for its infectious groove and office-themed music video. Originally a "forgotten project" on Gray's hard drive, the track exploded after a white-label release in Ibiza in 2003 before its official debut on November 1, 2004. The Iconic Music Video