 On the influences he drew from, he said that if "Justified" was "characterized" by Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, "FutureSex/LoveSounds" is more like David Bowie and Prince.Other influences include late INXS-frontman Michael Hutchence, Arcade Fire, David Byrne, The Killers, The Strokes, and Radiohead.Although Timberlake expressed interest in recording songs with rock influences, Timbaland was initially reluctant to pursue the idea because he was not accustomed to producing such music.