Justin’s Big Return

While everyone was preparing themselves for a monumental award show over the weekend, one person was ready to finally do something pretty big themselves: set forth the motion of an action seven years in the making.

That person, Justin Timberlake finally let loose the secret he had been teasing: the release of a single, “Suit & Tie” from his upcoming third solo album, The 20/20 Experience. The newly married singer explained himself for the huge tease with the release of the song to iTunes at midnight last night.

“I hope this gets to you the right way”, he shared via an open letter on his site. “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!)”

I’m actually not super in love with the track, but perhaps that’s because although I respect his work ethic (he explained in the “tease” that he can be quite the perfectionist), we have had a lot of other great artists over this 2,555 day break (give or take a few days). It’s great that Mr. J.T. is back (with Jay-Z, to boot on the new single), but will he be received the same way?

Check out the track (as well as the full open letter) after the jump.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjZ9NBfoB0k

    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

Via Tabloid Prodigy