It was *NSYNC's final Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 before their long hiatus.
The Neptunes replaced the original production with their signature "lush minimalism". Girlfriend (The Neptunes Remix)
When "Girlfriend" was first selected as the third single from *NSYNC's Celebrity album, the plan was to release the original version. However, Timberlake, having developed a rapport with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo in clubs, pushed for a Neptunes-produced overhaul. This collaboration proved to be a "dry run" for Timberlake's solo debut, Justified , which The Neptunes would go on to produce almost entirely later that year. 🎤 Nelly’s Career Risk It was *NSYNC's final Top 10 hit on
To accommodate Nelly’s inclusion, the original music video was re-edited, splicing in footage of the rapper and Timberlake and removing a drag racing sequence. 📈 Chart & Cultural Impact 📈 Chart & Cultural Impact