The track’s DNA is built on a heavy sample of (featuring Usher and Ludacris), which itself sampled Michael Sterling’s 1990 ballad "Lovers and Friends." By using this loop, Khaled instantly tapped into early 2000s nostalgia, making the song feel like a "spiritual successor" to the era of superstar R&B collaborations. The Powerhouse Lineup
Nicki Minaj opens the track with a confident, rhythmic verse that balances her "Barbie" persona with a street-smart edge, setting a high bar for the male counterparts. The track’s DNA is built on a heavy
Sophisticated, nostalgic, and unapologetically romantic. and unapologetically romantic.