"La Ex" was part of Maluma's strategic "crossover" era. During the production of F.A.M.E. (which stands for Faith, Soul, Music, and Essence), Maluma intentionally worked with American artists like Derulo to expand his reach beyond the Spanish-speaking world. This partnership followed their successful collaboration on the 2018 FIFA World Cup anthem, "Colors" .
Produced by the prolific duo (Kevin ADG and Chan El Genio), the track is a quintessential example of "Pop-Reggaetón". Maluma - La Ex (Audio) ft. Jason Derulo
: By featuring Jason Derulo, the track bridges the gap between Latin urban and American pop, using English and Spanish to broaden its appeal and reflect a globalized romantic experience. Musical Production and Style "La Ex" was part of Maluma's strategic "crossover" era
: It combines the rhythmic backbone of reggaetón with the sleek, melodic polish of mid-2010s R&B. Musical Production and Style : It combines the
: The song is characterized by high "melodicism," emphasizing catchy vocal hooks over heavy electronic experimentation. Context in Maluma's Career