: Billboard critics recently ranked it as the #1 best song of 2006 , noting it arrived when the pop scene was stagnant.
A notable piece of trivia surrounding the song involves a supposed rivalry with .
: Timberlake's vocals were heavily distorted and filtered, a choice made to give the track a "rougher" edge compared to traditional pop.
: The visuals emphasized a more mature, edgy image for Timberlake, moving him further away from his boy-band roots. 🥊 The Prince "Diss" Mystery
"SexyBack" was a massive commercial success and a critical milestone.