The remix seamlessly blends the modern pop-rap style of Latto with Carey's legendary R&B vocals:
Watch the official audio and lyric videos to experience the collaboration between these three artists:
"Big Energy (Remix)" is a high-profile collaboration between Atlanta rapper , pop icon Mariah Carey , and producer DJ Khaled , released on March 28, 2022 . The track served as a significant "full-circle" moment in pop music, as both Latto's original song and Carey's 1995 classic "Fantasy" sample the same foundational groove from Tom Tom Club’s 1981 hit "Genius of Love" . Production and Composition The remix seamlessly blends the modern pop-rap style
: Latto maintains her original verses while adding new lines that pay homage to Carey, rapping, "Hold up, got Mimi on the remix".
: Carey opens the track with her signature whistle notes and later interpolates the opening verse and iconic chorus from "Fantasy" . : Carey opens the track with her signature
: Latto and Mariah Carey performed the remix together for the first time in a surprise appearance at the 2022 BET Awards .
: Khaled provides his trademark hype-man introductions, declaring "This the remix!" and shouting out Miami, Atlanta, and New York. Impact and Performance Impact and Performance The remix was a major
The remix was a major commercial success, helping propel the original single to new heights: