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.
: 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)
To appreciate the remix, it helps to understand the massive impact of the original "X" (or "Equis"): While the original song (released March 2, 2018)