 The song features guest vocals from Caribbean rapper Bubbler Ranx.It was first released as a single by Melodian Records in Australia on 14 August 1995 but was not released in the United Kingdom until May 1996 due to problems regarding the administration of Andre's UK record label, Mushroom Records.During its original release, "Mysterious Girl" peaked at number one in New Zealand and number two in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.