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A notable piece of trivia surrounding the song involves a supposed rivalry with .

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

: Built on a minimal, futuristic beat with distorted synths and punchy electronic drums. A notable piece of trivia surrounding the song

While the song remains a classic, Timberlake's legacy has faced recent scrutiny. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (Official Video) ft. Timbaland While the song remains a classic, Timberlake's legacy

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

The song marked a significant departure from Timberlake's earlier work with *NSYNC and his solo debut, Justified .

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