: 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 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
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.
To appreciate the remix, it helps to understand the massive impact of the original "X" (or "Equis"):
The of "X" by Nicky Jam and J. Balvin transforms the original global hit into a heavy, club-ready track often categorized as G-House or Gangster Music . This version strips away some of the tropical brightness of the original's Spanish dancehall roots to emphasize deep, bass-boosted production designed for car audio systems and late-night club sets. The Remix Concept
: 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".
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
