Increasing the tempo gives the track a frantic, high-pitched energy often used to accompany fast-paced visual montages.

The original " Super Freak " was a crossover smash that blended funk, disco, and rock. It featured an iconic bassline—later sampled by MC Hammer for " U Can't Touch This "—and backing vocals by The Temptations.

In the digital era, the song has undergone several sonic shifts: