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The song marked a significant departure from Timberlake's earlier work with *NSYNC and his solo debut, Justified .
: The song was a #1 hit in the UK, Australia, Ireland, and several other countries. SexyBack
: It features a high-fashion, cinematic aesthetic, leaning into a "spy thriller" theme with co-star Elena Anaya.
Directed by , the video was filmed in Barcelona, Spain. A notable piece of trivia surrounding the song
: Produced by Timbaland , Danja, and Justin Timberlake.
: The visuals emphasized a more mature, edgy image for Timberlake, moving him further away from his boy-band roots. 🥊 The Prince "Diss" Mystery : It features a high-fashion, cinematic aesthetic, leaning
: Timberlake's vocals were heavily distorted and filtered, a choice made to give the track a "rougher" edge compared to traditional pop.