From the very first beat, “X” catapults you onto a steamy Caribbean dance floor where two superstars, Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam and Colombian hit-maker J Balvin, lock eyes with an irresistible crush. The lyrics paint that electric moment when you see someone across the room and instantly feel their energy. Over a bubbly reggaetón rhythm, Nicky admits he can’t (and won’t) keep his distance, while Balvin’s smooth ad-libs turn the flirtation into a playful call-and-response.
No te voy a negar, estamos claros y ya (“I won’t deny it, we’re on the same page, that’s it”) becomes the song’s anthem of honest desire. Gossip and judgment get brushed aside; what matters is the raw chemistry of dancing cheek-to-cheek, kisses on the neck, and hands on hips. The chorus’s catchy ba-ba-ba-ba-baila, placata echoes the hypnotic sway of their bodies, inviting everyone to let go of stress and dive into the moment. In short, “X” is a feel-good celebration of confident attraction and mutual clarity—no games, just pure rhythm-charged fun.
Nicky Jam, born Nick Rivera Caminero in 1981 in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American singer known for his influential role in Latin urban music. Raised in Puerto Rico, he began his musical journey as a teenager and first gained fame as part of the duo Los Cangris with Daddy Yankee. Despite personal struggles and a career decline, Nicky Jam revitalized his sound with romantic reggaeton hits like "Travesuras" and the Latin Grammy-winning "El Perdón."
Relocating to Medellín, Colombia marked a turning point in his life and career, inspiring a fresh style that blends melodic vocals with energetic rhythms. Today, Nicky Jam is celebrated for hits like "Hasta el Amanecer" and "El Amante," collaborations with top Latin artists, and his resilience as a music icon.