Unlike a traditional music video, the "First Listen" version is a vibrant, behind-the-scenes look at the track’s infectious energy. It features various members of the Trolls cast dancing and lip-syncing in casual settings like dressing rooms and studios.
Critics and fans alike have noted the song's "scientifically formulated" appeal for summer airplay. : An uptempo blend of disco-pop, soul-pop, and funk.
: Timberlake’s mother, Lynn , also makes a brief appearance in the video. Musical Composition
: Written in the key of C major with a tempo of 113 beats per minute , it features a "jazzy" beat and Timberlake's signature falsetto throughout the chorus.
Justin Timberlake’s debuted on May 6, 2016, as a star-studded teaser for his first new music in over two years. Written and produced by Timberlake alongside pop titans Max Martin and Shellback , the track serves as the lead single for the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls , for which Timberlake also acted as executive music producer. The "First Listen" Experience
: The video includes appearances by Anna Kendrick (using a hairbrush as a microphone), James Corden , Gwen Stefani , Ron Funches , Kunal Nayyar , and Icona Pop .
: The track builds from a piano-based melody and swinging hi-hats into a full mix of handclaps, a 4/4 snare beat, and a "funky" bass line reminiscent of the 1970s disco era. Lyrics and Themes
The song is an "unabashed pop song" designed for pure escapism and happiness.