Jeremih credited deejay Bam of Chicago's Power 92 for selecting "Birthday Sex" for radio play.

[5] Meanwhile, during his first international press interview, Jeremih told noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of 'Blues & Soul': "I do think the lyrical concept really did help the song out!

To where I feel it's gonna be a timeless record that'll still be played YEARS from now – simply because it's become a new birthday anthem!

The track was arranged by the record production duo iSouth Entertainment consisting of JB and Drunk D. The music video for "Birthday Sex" was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and was directed by Paul Hunter.

[7][8] In the video, Jeremih is shown with his love interest, Brazilian model Alessandra Cardoso[9] with a Handycam to capture their intimate moments.