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[NEW] Justin Timberlake – Take Back The Night

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - July 12, 2013

Justin Timberlake
Take Back The Night

The sequel to Justin Timberlake‘s The 20/20 Experience is set to arrive on September 30th, and today we finally have the first taste of what’s to come. While many of us still have the first album in rotation, it’s no secret that we’re eager to see what JT has in store for us this fall. “Take Back The Night” features a sound that’s unmistakably Timberlake, picking up where he last left off on March’s The 20/20 Experience. Just like JT led the revolution to reclaim “SexyBack” in 2006, he’s again leading another revival, this time hoping to rekindle magic on the dance floor with this lush, disco-tinged pop tune. Check out the single below, and see how it compares to the last album’s lead single, “Suit & Tie.” If you like it enough, make sure to grab yourself a copy on iTunes.

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[Hip-Hop] Jay-Z – Open Letter Pt. II (Feat. Common)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - April 15, 2013

JAY Z
Open Letter Pt. II Feat. Common

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Jay-Z made headlines last week when he unveiled his “Open Letter” to the world. While the song was meant to tackle all the scrutiny surrounding Hov, it ironically created even more controversy when a few lines about President Obama forced The White House to provide some answers about his trip to Cuba. Blessing the record for part two is another artist whose close association with the President has caused some problems in the past. While the issue in question happened nearly two years ago, Common wants to let us know he still hasn’t forgotten the insults spewed at him during that tumultuous period. Let’s see if anything sprouts up as a result of this iteration of the track.

[NEW] Jay-Z – Open Letter (Prod. Timbaland & Swizz Beatz)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - April 11, 2013

JAY Z
Open Letter

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Images recently surfaced of Jay-Z, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz all working together in the studio. As it turns out, they were helping Mr. Carter pen an “Open Letter.” With this new track, Hov approaches some recent issues the only way he knows how: by addressing them head on. He covers topics ranging from his recent anniversary trip to Cuba, to the sale of his stock in the Brooklyn Nets, and even chilling with President Obama. This doesn’t seem like it will live on any forthcoming album from Jay, as it really just serves a reminder to everyone why he’s on top.

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[Album Review] Justin Timberlake – 20/20 Experience

Posted by tylercole - March 21, 2013

They say that with age comes experience and with Justin Timberlake‘s new album 20/20 Experience, he shows that he is wise beyond his years. After over a six-year hiatus, the 32-year-old singer flexes his 20+ years in the music industry over a wide array of genre-hopping, mature tunes. Allowing some time to pass, Timberlake teams up with hit-maker producer/writer Timbaland and Harmon to recapture the same magic that made his previous two multi-platinum efforts so successful.

After falsely announcing that Timberlake was not going to return to the music industry and focus on his booming acting career, he surprised fans by dropping the infectious “Suit & Tie”. The lead single is a progressive, yet retro track that mixes genres and eras. Opening with a chopped-and-screwed vibe, Timberlake quickly switches to a Marvin Gaye-esque falsetto as he smoothly croons over a mix of percussion and studio synths. With the addition of a sophisticated, grown and sex hip-hop verse from Jay-Z, this tune set up the tone for the majority of the album and the new sound of the “Future sex/Love Songs” singer.

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[NEW] Justin Timberlake – Mirrors (Prod. Timbaland)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - February 11, 2013

Mere hours after his stellar performance at the 2013 Grammy’s, Justin Timberlake drops the latest single from his comeback album, The 20/20 Experience. “Mirrors” features Timberlake & Timbaland rekindling some of the same magic we first witnessed during their golden years. In true JT fashion, the 8 minute song is essentially split into two parts. The song begins with a pleading Timberlake belting out declarations of love to his other half, while the second half slows things down for a more downtempo ballad. This is more along the lines of what we expected when JT first announced his return. “Mirrors” is available now on iTunes. Make sure to also welcome Justin back by pre-ordering The 20/20 Experience, available March 19th.

’Justin Timberlake – Mirrors (Prod. Timbaland)’

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[R&B] Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Feat. Jay-Z) (Prod. Timbaland)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - January 14, 2013

Justin Timberlake‘s been away from music for awhile now (over six years to be exact), so when he announced his comeback, it’s needless to say that he turned a few heads. Now that we have our first taste though, it seems a little bitter. With the first single off of his upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience, it seems clear that JT is still just shaking the rust off and trying to acclimate himself to this new age of music. “Suit & Tie” brings together some diverse sounds, starting things off with a slowed down, chopped-and-screwed chorus, before resurrecting some of the old Timberlake experience we’re used to. The eclectic and occasionally hectic instrumental was crafted by frequent collaborator Timbaland, with Jay-Z adding in a pretty solid verse as well to wrap things up. Overall, the song doesn’t live up to its expectations, though it might never have in any form. Regardless, we’re all still excited to see what Timberlake has for us in 2013 and welcome him back to the music business. Hopefully, he’ll be able to duplicate the same success he had years ago that had us all pining for his return.

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[Hip-Hop] Timbaland – Redbone ft Petey Pablo and Sebastian

Posted by tylercole - January 8, 2013

Timbaland is back with another preview from his upcoming LP. Bringing together the lyrical stylings of Petey Pablo and Timbo’s brother Sebastian, he recently dropped the intended club banger “Redbone”. A homage to the ladies of the lighter melanin complexion, this is a song made for the twerkers and party people. Although a contrast from many of the synth and electronic sound that the VA mega-producer has become accustomed lately, this track is still classic Timbo style by staying rhythmically ambiguous and allowing the groove settle first before dropping some dope rhymes. The sampling of Lil Wayne’s verse from “Hustle Hard (remix)” is just icing on the sonic cake.

’REDBONE Timbaland Ft Petey Pablo and Sebastian’

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