The song features American-born British singer Victoria Wilson-James and received favorable reviews from music critics.

[2] He also called it a "seductive, sleaze-speed club track with house overtones [that] is (gratefully) less derivative of previous efforts.

[4] Ian Gittins from Melody Maker wrote, "It's no "Back to Life", never so entrancing or alluring, but still there's that loping, dance-compulsory beat which lets them get away with anything before Jazzie muzzles in to growl his hopeful, dreamy creed.

"[5] David Giles from Music Week stated, "All the trademarks are there — shuffling rhythm, sweeping strings and wailing female vocals — and these should ensure another substantial hit for Jazzie B and his crew.

[11] Steven Daly from Spin concluded that it "won't dictate this summer's tempo the way "Movin'" did last year, but this gentle house sway will nonetheless build a little birdhouse in your soul.