[1] The song, produced by Max Martin and Ali Payami, features a guest appearance from American rapper Nicki Minaj.

[5][6] The radio version of the song is censored, replacing the word "fuck" with a sample of Thicke exclaiming "Ow!"

The song was described by Los Angeles Times music writer Mikael Wood as "a total banger, with a killer electro-disco groove ... and a delightfully raunchy guest verse by Nicki Minaj.

"[7] Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone wrote, "'Back Together' boasts a bumping Studio 54 disco beat and buzzsaw synths reminiscent of the electro-pop surge led by Justice and Daft Punk.

Thicke, however, sounds as soulful as ever, breezily crooning devoted paeans to a destructive love over Martin's catchy production.