After a five-year hiatus, Justin Timberlake is back this year with his third studio album.
With promises of a big 2013 to re-spark his musical resume, The 20/20 Experience (to be released later this year) kicks off with the release of Timberlake’s brand new single – Suit and Tie – featuring Jay Z.
The last time the former N’Sync frontman released an album was in 2006, which was for FutureSex/LoveSounds under then-Jive Records (now under the RCA Music Group.)
The hiatus Timberlake took was spent towards focusing on his acting career. He became a frequent guest for Saturday Night Live, often teaming up with Andy Samberg for the show’s ‘Digital Shorts’ segment.
Timberlake and Samberg actually won an Emmy for one of their most popular sketches – “Dick in a Box.”
He has also starred in films The Social Network (playing the role of Napster founder Sean Parker), Bad Teacher with Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, and alongside Mila Kunis for Friends With Benefits.
Check out the single below:
Timberlake also wrote an open letter for his fans on his website:
An Open Letter to you (the fans):
I hope this gets to you the right way. It’s the only way I know to do it. Some people may criticize me for the last 3 days. But it was fun, right?? Right?!?! Besides, I’d rather speak directly to all of you. And, who can knock me for having a little bit of fun with it?
Well… No more teasing. Although, it was A LOT of fun. (Did I mention that I’m having fun with this?? Ha!)
*Makes a serious face*
So, here goes:
This year is an exciting one for me. As you probably have heard through the “grapevine,” I’m gearing up for a big 2013.
Back in June of last year, I quietly started working on what is now, my next journey with that thing I love called MUSIC.
The inspiration for this really came out of the blue and to be honest, I didn’t expect anything out of it. I just went into the studio and started playing around with some sounds and songs. It was probably the best time I’ve had in my career… Just creating with no rules and/or end goal in mind and really enjoying the process.
What I came up with is something I couldn’t be more excited about! It is full of inspiration that I grew up listening to and some newfound muses that I’ve discovered along the way.
I’m calling it “The 20/20 Experience,” and it’s coming out this year.
I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.
That’s all I’m giving you for now… I know, I know! Again, with the teasing!!!
Get ready. This is going to be fun (well, at least it is for me).
Justin
