: The original song topped charts in multiple countries, including Spain, Italy, and Portugal, and its music video has surpassed 2.3 billion views .
: 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". Nicky Jam & J. Balvin - X (TheBlvcks & TheFloudy Remix)
: 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
: 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. Balvin
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 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