The music video for "21st Century Boy" is a neon-soaked, futuristic spectacle directed by .
It famously opens with a sample of Johann Sebastian Bach’s "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" . Sigue Sigue Sputnik - 21st Century Boy HD
The song is a high-energy mix of and futuristic electronic beats , often categorized as synth-punk or new wave. The music video for "21st Century Boy" is
The song name-drops various brands, including Cartier, Tissot, Timex, Coca-Cola, and Fender , portraying the singer as the "ultimate product". Rex classic "20th Century Boy," while its sound
For modern viewers, the "high-tech" gadgets featured—like brick-sized mobile phones and early portable CD players—provide a nostalgic look at what the 1980s imagined for the future.
The track's title is widely considered a play on the T. Rex classic "20th Century Boy," while its sound was heavily inspired by the minimalist electronic duo Suicide .