In an unlikely pairing, Colombian standout J Balvin joins forces with eight-time Grammy-winning dance standout Skrillex for โIn Da Getto.โ
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ometimes, unlikely pairings can yield intriguing results.ย In my mind, itโs hard to envision Colombian artist ๐ J Balvin and ๐ Skrillex collaborating on the same song.ย That said, thatโs the reality on the short, potent single, ๐ต โIn Da Gettoโ.ย Skrillex handles the production alongside with Latin production king Tainy giving Balvin a colorful, groovy backdrop to sing over.ย Further fueling โIn Da Gettoโ is a sample: ๐ต โIn de Ghettoโ courtesy of ๐ David Morales and ๐ย Bad Yard Club./otw_shortcode_dropcap]If nothing else, โIn Da Gettoโ is energetic to the nth degree. J Balvin matches the energy of the production and sample like a C-H-A-M-P.ย He has ample swagger, highlighting the happenings of this turned-up party โin the ghetto.โ No, Balvin serves up nothing deep or anywhere close to being transcendent, but the party vibes are infectious AF.ย Regardless of whether you speak Spanish or not, itโs easy to decipher what this two-minutes-and-change song is. Basically, this is a tropical Latin pop cut perfectly suited for the clubโฆ or the crib if you feel like turning up!
Final Thoughts ๐ญย
So, J Balvin and Skrillex.ย Does it work? Overall, the collaboration on โIn Da Gettoโ is successful.ย Itโs not game changing though, and I donโt necessarily see myself spinning โIn Da Gettoโ for months to come let alone years.ย Good, though not great, but a definite vibe. #TurnUp!
๐ J Balvin & Skrillex โข ๐ต โIn Da Gettoโ โข ๐ท Sueรฑos Globales / UMG Recordings Inc. โข ๐ 7.2.21
[๐ท: Sueรฑos Globales / UMG Recordings Inc.]