The track samples Tom Tom Club’s 1981 single “Genius of Love” (which was also sampled on Carey’s classic “Fantasy”).
There’s nothing that can take Latto’s big day. New Music Friday was massive this week and includes Latto’s expected release, 777. The album has caused a stir with controversy surrounding Kodak Black and its producer Dyryk, but despite the negativity and insults, Latto declared on Twitter that it’s not . She didn’t let anything bring her down.
Previously sharing 777’s track listing, the “Queen of Da Souf” rapper added that the remix of her “Big Energy” hit would include a surprise feature. Not long ago, Latto shared that the new signing was impressive: Mariah Carey.
The pop-R&B icon is certainly no stranger to hip-hop collaborations, as evidenced by Latto’s “Big Energy.” The song samples Tom Tom Club’s 1981 single “Genius of Love,” which was also used on Carey’s classic hit “Fantasy.” Carey’s single became a hip-hop classic thanks to a remix featuring the late great Wu-Tang icon Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
“I HAVE A SONG BY MARIAH DAHLINGGGG!!!!!!!” Latto tweeted along with several excited emojis. “FYI, this could be Mariah’s 20th and my 1st #1…I don’t let anything ruin my day.” Like you shouldn’t.
Check out Latto’s tweets and cover art below for her Mariah Carey-backed remix of “Big Energy,” out Monday.