After years without solo material, Justin revealed that his upcoming single, “Selfish,” is set to drop in just a few days.
Justin Timberlake announced his new single “Selfish” at the Orpheum in Memphis during his exclusive one-night concert. This marked a significant step in his mysterious social media campaign for the highly anticipated upcoming project.
Timberlake hinted at the imminent release of the song by sharing a 30-second teaser on TikTok and Instagram. This occurred merely one hour before his Orpheum performance.
The Orpheum audience experienced a Timberlake performance reminiscent of his Vegas show. The set featured classics like “SexyBack,” “My Love,” and the transition into “Holy Grail.”
During the show, he acknowledged his NSYNC origins by giving a shout-out to fellow member Chris Kirkpatrick, who was present at the event with his wife.
The Memphis-born singer’s upcoming album signifies his sixth solo LP and marks his first in six years. He commenced his solo journey with “Justified” in 2002, and his latest release, “Man of the Woods,” debuted in 2018.
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In his activities with music, Timberlake had a relatively quiet 2023, with only two public performances. Furthermore, he collaborated with his former boy band, NSYNC, on the track “Better Place,” included in the “Trolls Band Together” soundtrack.
Timberlake’s ongoing promotional efforts for his latest album and potential concert tour are ongoing this month.
Last Wednesday (January 17), Timberlake shared a series of intriguing images on Instagram in a carousel format.
These encompass a poster portraying him as though he were a lost individual. These also include snapshots of him in diverse attire, and assorted arrangements suggesting a visual undertaking. The enigmatic series was captioned with the letters “EITIW” which stands for “Everything I Thought It Was.”
After Timberlake cleared his Instagram, this move is was seen as a signal that the pop star is preparing for a fresh musical phase.
By erasing all previous images and substituting them with new visuals, this signifies for Timberlake as an effective method to indicate a new chapter and discard old marketing ideas.
The images presented in the Instagram carousel suggest that Timberlake could be actively participating in the production of a music video. It aligns with his reputation for creating high-quality music videos.
Furthermore, this could also possibly be a hint for a potentially full-length film. Extended cinematic productions tied to songs or albums are popular among top music artists. This is not only with Timberlake’s disposition but also with other artists, especially those with the means to execute such projects.
Justin Timberlake’s new single “Selfish” is set to be officially released on January 25.
Notably, he is scheduled for a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show” on January 25, hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Additionally, Timberlake is set to be the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” on January 27.
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Source: Justin Timberlake Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Billboard, Forbes, Business Insider, Commercial Appeal
