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: The resurgence of the original DMX track due to its prominent use in the 2016 Deadpool film helped propel this parody version back into the spotlight.
"X Gon Give It To Ya Maybe" is a viral mashup created by the artist oneboredjeu that fuses the aggressive energy of DMX ’s 2003 anthem "" with the sugary pop sensibilities of Carly Rae Jepsen’s 2011 hit " Call Me Maybe " . It has become a cult classic in the mashup community for its surprisingly seamless execution and the jarring yet hilarious contrast between its two sources. Musical Synergy
: The climax of the mashup often blends the iconic lyrics, such as " X gon' give it to ya, so call me maybe ". : The resurgence of the original DMX track
: Featured in community-curated playlists like illduce90's mashup collection .
The track works by layering DMX’s isolated vocal tracks over the instrumental of "Call Me Maybe". Despite the radical difference in genre, the two songs share compatible tempos and rhythmic structures, allowing DMX’s barking delivery to sync perfectly with Jepsen’s upbeat, orchestral-pop backing. Musical Synergy : The climax of the mashup
Originally gaining traction around 2016, the mashup saw multiple waves of popularity:
: It is often cited as a prime example of the "unexpectedly good" mashup genre, alongside others like "Call Me a Hole" (Carly Rae Jepsen vs. Nine Inch Nails). Where to Listen Despite the radical difference in genre, the two
: It became a popular custom track for the VR rhythm game Beat Saber , where players noted its high energy and challenging rhythm.