The song was originally released in 2004 as the lead single from the album 1 Fan a Day, which was heretofore unreleased.

The song features Nina Sky and reggaeton artists Gem Star, Daddy Yankee and Big Mato.

The song originally featured Tego Calderón in place of Daddy Yankee but was later changed for the video.

However, the Tego version was released by famous reggaeton label Planet Records Italy, instead of Island Def Jam, N.O.R.E.

Oye is the imperative conjugated form of tuteo of the infinitive verb oír (to hear).