The haunting sound of Xavi's tumbados románticos and the hypnotic rhythms of 8onthebeat's track creations collide with the pair's sultry electro-bélicos single, 'La Diabla (Electro Remix)'.
Last December, Xavi dropped it Advertising sign gripping original, a crunchy guitar-filled tale of a bad boy's love for a bad girl, or “she devil.” Today — nearly two months and hundreds of millions of streams later — the Phoenix-based musician enlists the help of Mexican-American producer 8onthebeat for an electrifying, nightclub-worthy remix.
The song — originally written by Xavi (real name Joshua Xavier Gutierrez Alonso), Alex Hernández and Fabio Guitierrez — further electrifies the hands of 8onthebeat by combining the seemingly unprecedented: música mexicana and EDM.
“I approached this remix with a deep understanding of both Mexican and American culture,” says 8onthebeat Billboard Español. “Having an understanding of Mexican music and familiarity with the US market, I saw an opportunity to create a remix that would resonate with a wider audience. In addition, I noticed a gap in the market for electronic remixes of corridos and intended to fill this gap with a unique and innovative approach.”
The music producer shared how the time signature of “La Diabla” presented a unique challenge. Unlike the traditional 3/4 time signature common in corridos and the 4/4 time signature prevalent in American popular music, this piece required a creative fusion. Drawing on his knowledge of both musical cultures, he expertly combined these contrasting rhythmic elements, achieving a seamless and harmonious integration.
“One of my goals is to show Xavi's extraordinary vocal ability to listeners,” he points out. “His unique and remarkable vocal abilities, which can be described as unusual, have the potential to resonate with people who are not normally involved with Mexican music. It is my intention that his incredible vocals serve as an exciting entry point, sparking the interest of a wider audience and encouraging them to explore the extraordinary talent in our musical genre.” We couldn't agree more.
Listen to 8onthebeat's “La Diabla (Electro Remix)” below and see for yourself:
Note: “Remix of the Week” only appears when the Latin/Español editors identify a remix that stands out.
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