Originally gaining traction around 2016, the mashup saw multiple waves of popularity:
: 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. Originally gaining traction around 2016, the mashup saw
: Featured in community-curated playlists like illduce90's mashup collection . Cultural Impact and Resurgence The track is widely
: Critics and fans on platforms like Reddit's r/Music have praised the "surprisingly clean vocals" and the way it forces listeners to hear both songs in a new, albeit "weird," light. Cultural Impact and Resurgence : It became a popular custom track for
The track is widely available on various platforms through different re-uploads and fan playlists: : The definitive version by oneboredjeu.
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.
: It became a popular custom track for the VR rhythm game Beat Saber , where players noted its high energy and challenging rhythm.