While the remix brought the song to a new generation, the original 1969 version remains one of the most decorated tracks in pop history, ranking on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time" and having sold over six million copies worldwide.

The track blends the Jackson 5's original soul/pop foundation with the signature Bad Boy "shiny suit" sound:

The remix incorporates excerpts from "Tidal Wave" by Ronnie Laws and samples from "Going Back to Cali" by The Notorious B.I.G..