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