: Khaled provides his trademark hype-man introductions, declaring "This the remix!" and shouting out Miami, Atlanta, and New York. Impact and Performance
Watch the official audio and lyric videos to experience the collaboration between these three artists: Production and Composition : Carey opens the track
"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 marking Latto's first top-10 hit.
: Carey opens the track with her signature whistle notes and later interpolates the opening verse and iconic chorus from "Fantasy" . pop icon Mariah Carey
: Latto maintains her original verses while adding new lines that pay homage to Carey, rapping, "Hold up, got Mimi on the remix".
: Following the remix's release, "Big Energy" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 , marking Latto's first top-10 hit.