In the latest addition of his Pop Music Masterclass, Chilly Gonzales breaks down why The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” has become such a hit. Within his four-minute speech, the musician explains how the song relates to Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5,” a song from “Risky Business” and even reggae.

Check out the video below to learn how the combination of withholding notes and extreme syncopation helped make this tune so compelling.