The song was released as the album's lead single in 2005, and is the only single from the soundtrack to the 2005 romantic comedy film "Hitch". "1 Thing" received acclaim from critics, and peaked at number eight on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and number four in the United Kingdom, becoming Amerie's first top-10 single and her biggest singles to date, also peaking at number one on the US R&B singles chart. Its digital download and ringtone releases were each certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A remix of "1 Thing" features rapper Eve.