Keri Hilson - Return The Favor (audio) Ft. Timbaland Access

Digital Spy called it a "perfectly decent slice of midtempo Timba-pop" but noted it lacked the "brilliant" hook of "The Way I Are".

While Hilson provides a solid, radio-ready performance, some critics felt her vocals occasionally felt "flat" against the driving intensity of the beat. Keri Hilson - Return The Favor (Audio) ft. Timbaland

"Return the Favor" is a high-energy electro-dance-pop record that attempts to recapture the infectious chemistry Keri Hilson and Timbaland first displayed on their 2007 smash hit, "The Way I Are". Released as the second single from Hilson’s debut album, In a Perfect World... , the track is defined by its futuristic, "22nd-century" production style, featuring dizzying euro-style synths and cascading melodies. Musical Breakdown Digital Spy called it a "perfectly decent slice

Timbaland employs a "classic pop structure" but layers it with his signature complex beats and heavy sub-bass. Reviewers from Slant Magazine described it as a "satisfying pop romp," noting its similarities to the blueprint of Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Released as the second single from Hilson’s debut

Reception was generally positive, though critics frequently compared it to her previous collaborations.