It was the first single from his first compilation album, Back to Front and was released in 1992 by Motown Records.

[2] "Do It to Me" also achieved some success in European countries, becoming a top ten hit in France and Norway.

The song samples the drum break "Sneakin' in the Back" by Tom Scott.

The reviewer added, "Being away from the industry for such a long period of time, you would think that he would be a little "rusty", but listening to this single, one can hear an improvement in his entire sound.

Put a catchy beat, some nice chords and melodies to a legend's vocals, and you have a hit.