: The song is set in the key of C minor. Production breakdowns highlight layered claps and hi-hats shifted slightly in timing to create a more "natural" and interesting rhythm. Meaning and Themes
: In recent years, Pharrell Williams has stated he would not use the word "slave" in a song title today, noting that what was contextually acceptable in 2001 has changed. Britney Spears - Im A Slave 4 U (Audio)
: Critics have noted its similarity to Vanity 6's 1982 song "Nasty Girl" and described the sound as "reminiscent of music by Prince". : The song is set in the key of C minor