"Girlfriend" served as the final single released by *NSYNC before their long hiatus, which began shortly after the Celebrity album cycle. Critics often cite the song's stylistic shift toward urban pop as a precursor to , particularly his debut album Justified , which also leaned heavily on Neptunes production.
: The Neptunes remix is written in the key of C Minor , a popular choice for moody, urban-leaning tracks of that time. The Music Video NSync ft Nelly - Girlfriend
: Produced by The Neptunes, the remix introduced a "cold" R&B-infused sound that differed sharply from the group's earlier bubbly pop hits. "Girlfriend" served as the final single released by
Directed by , two versions of the music video exist: particularly his debut album Justified