Mi Gente: Beyonce joins J Balvin for new mix in Puerto Rico and Mexico relief efforts - listen

Artist is donating her proceeds from the song to help victims of hurricanes and the earthquake in Mexico

Beyonce teamed up with J Balvin and Willy William for a new version of 'Mi Gente' (Beyonce/Instagram)

Just when you thought J Balvin's hit song "Mi Gente" couldn't get any better - Beyonce has appeared in a new mix.

The Lemonade artist is heard singing in Spanish, English and French on the track which also features Willy William, and also gives a shout-out for her hometown Houston.

Beyonce's proceeds from the song will be given to charities including CEMA, UNICEF and Somos Una Voz for Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other areas affected by hurricanes in the US.

She refers to the ongoing crisis in the song: "Lift up your people/From Texas to Puerto Rico/Dem islands to Mexico."

She also sings: "I can be a beast or I can give you emotion/But please don't question my devotion/I be giving birth on these haters 'cause I'm fertile."

The original version of "Mi Gente" saw a collaboration between Colombian singer Balvin with French artist/producer Williams.

It was originally released in June and ended the mammoth 14-week reign of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" on Spotify's Global Chart.

Beyonce wrote on her Instagram page: "I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands."

According to the BBC, the song racked up more than 100,000 views on YouTube in 30 minutes.

Beyonce is the latest star to offer help for those affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, and the earthquake in Mexico.

US rapper Pitbull was praised for sending his private plane to bring cancer patients from Puerto Rico to the US mainland for chemotherapy, while Jennifer Lopez teamed up with ex-husband Marc Anthony to create an alliance of artists rushing food, shelter, medicine and communications to people in need. Lopez also donated $1 million of her own money to aid relief.

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