The song received mixed reviews from music critics, who favorably compared it to the works of Gwen Stefani and Blondie, but found it to be a "weak" debut single.

[4] The single was later issued to mainstream radio in June 2006, where it received modest success and significant airplay, charting on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play for nine consecutive weeks.

[6] Chris Carle, writing for IGN, described the single as an "ode to jealousy" that started "with [a] Eurhythmics-style synth before launching into a snarling, almost-tough chorus.

"[6] Marcus Duke for the Daily Express also noted the "sly sampling" of Eurhythmics, and stated "Stefy Rae has definitely been influenced by Gwen Stefani.

[3] A critic from CMJ New Music Monthly was displeased with "Chelsea", stating that it's a "pale imitation of [a] classic decade-of-decadence act", referencing the song's sampling of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)".

[13] The video was directed by Nigel Dick and features a guest appearance by Adam West as the judge of a court case.

[13] The video begins with Rae arriving at the scene of the case, surrounded by West and a group of female jurors who clap along to the song's melody.