Their style of soul vocals combined with multi-layered electronics, drum machines, and prominent synth bass was typical of the New York electronic R&B sound of the early 1980s (retroactively known to DJs and record collectors as "boogie") and was also a progenitor[6] of the old school hip-hop subgenre, electro, a year before the seminal electro track "Planet Rock" was released.
"[4] The song also turned out to be commercially successful in the United Kingdom to which Williams adds, "I remember we were doing Top of the Pops with Sting and The Police over in London.
[7] Daryl Easlea from BBC wrote, "their mixture of electronics and emotion led to some compelling moments, most notably their calling card and most enduring anthem, "You're the One for Me".
With its sequenced handclaps, thundering synth bass and its fluttery, repetitive electronic melody, the song is enlivened by Williams' throaty delivery.
"[8] Rock music critic Robert Christgau rated the album the song is from B+ and wrote, "Their burgeoning street rep reflects the burly appeal of James Williams, who sings lead like the president of the Teddy Pendergrass Fan Club, Boys and Girls High chapter.
In 2011, pop star Prince performed a cover version of the song on Lopez Tonight featuring his backup singers, with Shelby J. on lead vocals & Sheila E. on percussion to launch his 21 Nights in Los Angeles.