Figure skater Jimmy Ma performed at the 2018 National Championships at the SAP Center today (Jan. 5) and added an eccentric and unexpected choice with his song selection: The New York skater performed to a bass-heavy Propaganda instrumental, before seguing into DJ Snake and Lil Jon’s viral, high octane “Turn Down For What.”
Ma’s choice of the uptempo record with penetrating vocals came as a surprise to some. While the competition recently allowed performers to use songs with singing in them as soundtracks, “Turn Down For What” was a stark contrast from the sport’s usually serene vibe of traditional classical pieces.
Related
Jimmy Ma brings it at U.S. Figure Skating Championships. pic.twitter.com/ywMuM0vM88
— Nick Zaccardi (@nzaccardi) January 5, 2018
The newfound change in the rule is sure to bring more diversity in energy for future performances, and to a positive reaction, it seems. Commentators of the televised event expressed excitement when the club smash came on during Ma’s performance, and social media also showed a strong reaction.
Check out the performance below.