: The collaboration was born from the close friendship between Nicky Jam and J. Balvin. J. Balvin originally wrote the track and sent it to Nicky Jam, believing it would be a perfect single for him; Jam agreed, on the condition that Balvin also feature on it.
: The original song topped charts in multiple countries, including Spain, Italy, and Portugal, and its music video has surpassed 2.3 billion views . Nicky Jam & J. Balvin - X (TheBlvcks & TheFloudy Remix)
: The remix maintains the catchy vocal hooks from Nicky Jam and J. Balvin but layers them over a "bass-boosted" instrumental that is popular in "Car Music" playlists on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud. Context of the Original Track : The collaboration was born from the close
Watch the TheBlvcks & TheFloudy remix in action to hear the heavy bass and G-House production style: Nicky Jam & J. Balvin - X (TheBlvcks & TheFloudy Remix) ＴＯＢＯＬ YouTube• Nov 5, 2021 Balvin originally wrote the track and sent it
To appreciate the remix, it helps to understand the massive impact of the original "X" (or "Equis"):
: Produced by Afro Bros and Jeon, the original was noted for its distinctive "synth trumpet hook" and its departure from Nicky Jam’s typical romantic style toward a fresher, more rhythmic sound.
While the original song (released March 2, 2018) is celebrated for its Caribbean fusion of dancehall, reggae, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, this particular remix by (also known as JustBlack$) and TheFloudy pivots toward a more aggressive electronic sound.