Justin Timberlake Makes A Triumphant Return To The Music Scene With “Selfish”
Justin Timberlake, the iconic 42-year-old singer, has made a dazzling comeback to the solo-music scene with his latest single, Selfish, accompanied by a mesmerizing music video directed by Bradley J. Calder. The world was taken by surprise when Justin made the announcement on Instagram, setting the stage for his long-awaited return.
Selfish is a soul-stirring midtempo ballad that effortlessly incorporates the familiar R&B sounds that defined Justin’s early career. Written by a talented team including Louis Bell, Theron Makiel Thomas, Henry Walter, and Amy Allen, the song and its accompanying video reveal a vulnerable and introspective side of the singer.
This release marks Justin’s first solo music venture in six years, following his 2018 album Man in the Woods. Fans have eagerly awaited this return to the musical spotlight, and Selfish doesn’t disappoint.
The excitement doesn’t end there. The singer’s new album, Everything I Thought It Was, is scheduled for release on March 15, promising more musical treasures for his dedicated audience.
In an interview with Variety back in April 2023, Timbaland, the superstar producer and collaborator of Justin, shared some insights about their creative process. He mentioned that the new material they’ve been working on is reminiscent of Justin’s Grammy-winning sophomore solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, which has remained a timeless favorite among fans for over two decades.
“It’s fun Justin…just giving you what you expect from us.” He emphasized the importance of infusing their music with youthful energy, stating, “Music is a young sport — of course, we’ve both seen a lot of life, but you have to bring out the 13-year-old kid again, you know?”
In a nostalgic twist, Justin recently joined forces with *NSYNC, the iconic boy band of the ’90s and ’00s, to release Better Place, their first song together in over 20 years. The track, featured in the movie Trolls Band Together, brilliantly captures the essence of their early boy band sound while giving it a modern twist with a disco-pop beat.
The reunion of Justin, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Joey Fatone in the recording studio marked a historic moment for fans worldwide. It was the first time the quintet had dropped new music, reigniting the magic of their legendary collaboration.
Last year, the Mirror singer also joined forces with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado once again on the single Keep Going Up. This reunion marked a significant moment as it was their first collaboration since the chart-topping Give It to Me in 2007.
