Richard Finch said that the song was written about a DJ at a Miami, Florida, radio station WFUN named Don Wright, who was the first to give their hit single "Get Down Tonight" airplay, followed by Robert W, Walker of Y100 [2] The song was originally titled "I'll Be a Son of a Gun" before KC changed the title to "I'm Your Boogie Man".

[citation needed] New York Times critic John Rockwell called the song "another alluring, catchy, sleepily kinetic dance [disc]" and a "perfect summer (or spring, fall or winter) party record.

"[3] Record World said that "re-defining their hit formula with a sharp, syncopated beat and sassy vocals, it's poised to go all the way.

American band White Zombie originally recorded a cover of "I'm Your Boogie Man" for The Crow: City of Angels Soundtrack.

However, since the song's release date, it has also appeared on Rob Zombie's greatest hits album Past, Present & Future and as a remixed version on the EP Supersexy Swingin' Sounds.