The mix was created in 2019[2] and picked up for full release on 2 May 2022, by Warner Music UK.

The song prominently samples the Philadelphia International Records[3] act Silk's 1979 song "I Can't Stop (Turning You On)", with Louise Clare Marshall's vocals slowed down and sped up throughout the single.

"I Can't Stop (Turning You On)" was a slower 85bpm with "Afraid to Feel" at an uptempo 130bpm, the tempo was altered after playing around with the sample in Ableton Live.

The style of production is both similar and pays homage to a disco edit, which started in the 70s to upstart a dance floor, involving cutting one part of a song and chopping it into a different part of the song structure.

[1] In May 2022, the song was chosen "Hottest Record" by Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1.