It was written by Raphael Saadiq, DJ Quik, and George Archie.

"Let's Get Down" was released as the lead single from House of Music and was sent to R&B and crossover radio on October 28, 1996.

[2] "Let's Get Down" features a gentle funk groove with a repeating acoustic guitar figure.

[3] The songs chorus features an interpolation of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana.

The group performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1996.