Sexyback

: Prince reportedly stated during an after-party that "Sexy never left," which many interpreted as a slight toward the song's title.

: Billboard critics recently ranked it as the #1 best song of 2006 , noting it arrived when the pop scene was stagnant. SexyBack

A notable piece of trivia surrounding the song involves a supposed rivalry with . : Prince reportedly stated during an after-party that

: Timberlake's vocals were heavily distorted and filtered, a choice made to give the track a "rougher" edge compared to traditional pop. SexyBack

: It features a high-fashion, cinematic aesthetic, leaning into a "spy thriller" theme with co-star Elena Anaya.