: Carey opens the track with her signature whistle notes and later interpolates the opening verse and iconic chorus from "Fantasy" .
: Khaled provides his trademark hype-man introductions, declaring "This the remix!" and shouting out Miami, Atlanta, and New York. Impact and Performance : 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 . : Following the remix's release, "Big Energy" reached
: Following the remix's release, "Big Energy" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 , marking Latto's first top-10 hit. Production and Composition
The remix seamlessly blends the modern pop-rap style of Latto with Carey's legendary R&B vocals:
"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