[2] In May 2000, in the wake of the song's success in the United States, the single was re-released and spent three weeks at number one on the same chart.

The song also proved successful in many other countries, including the United States, where repeated radio airplay in Florida helped it reach number eight on the Billboard Hot 100[3][4] and led Sonique to sign with Republic Records.

"[8] The song received widespread acclaim after it was played by a Tampa, Florida deejay in February 2000.

Because of the song's popularity, Sonique was approached by Universal Music executives Doug Morris and Jimmy Iovine.

[9] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic praised the song, saying that "The hit single 'It Feels So Good' is a dynamite dance-club item, blending straight-ahead dance with flourishes of techno and a sweet, catchy melody.

It is a bright, fresh single that sets the stage for an album's worth of similar material, not just because it was the first hit, but because it kicks off the record.