Nicky Jam & J. Balvin - X (theblvcks & Thefloudy Remix) Now

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.

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 Nicky Jam & J. Balvin - X (TheBlvcks & TheFloudy Remix)

: It moves the track from Latin pop/Reggaeton into the realm of Deep House and G-House , featuring heavy synthetic basslines and a "tech vibe". While the original song (released March 2, 2018)

: The original song topped charts in multiple countries, including Spain, Italy, and Portugal, and its music video has surpassed 2.3 billion views . : The original song topped charts in multiple

To appreciate the remix, it helps to understand the massive impact of the original "X" (or "Equis"):

: 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 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.