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Justin Timberlake started out as a child star on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club before rising to fame with NSYNC in the 90s. Having been in the spotlight for decades, the actor-singer has released several chart-dominating hits, amassing billions of streams and a number of accolades.
His career has seen him work with a number of high-profile figures, such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russel, and Ryan Gosling. Timberlake also had a brief stint in acting while on a hiatus from music.
7 of the best Justin Timberlake songs
Based on Spotify streams at the time of writing, here are seven of Justin Timberlake's best songs to listen to in 2024:
- Can’t Stop the Feeling
- Mirrors
- SexyBack
- Rock Your Body
- Cry Me a River
- Suit & Tie
- My Love
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1) Can’t Stop the Feeling (Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2016)
Can’t Stop The Feeling is one of Timberlake’s most famous pop songs. The track was written for the Trolls movie soundtrack. It then went on to become a massive commercial success, and most notably, it topped the charts in several countries.
Furthermore, it earned a spot on the list of best-selling digital singles of all time. To top it all off, the hit song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. To date, the track has amassed a staggering 1.7 billion streams on Spotify.
2. Mirrors (The 20/20 Experience, 2013)
Mirrors was released as part of Timberlake’s third studio album, The 20/20 Experience. The eight-minute ballad is a tribute to his wife, Jessica Biel, and his grandparents’ long-lasting love.
The song topped charts in several countries, including the UK. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video earned the MTV Music Award for Video of the Year, in 2013. To date, the song has earned about 1 billion streams on Spotify.
3. SexyBack (FutureSex/LoveSounds, 2006)
Timberlake debuted the song SexyBack in 2006 as the lead single from his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds. Most notably, it was his first song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Thereafter, the track saw Timberlake earn the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2007. Since then, the song has accumulated over 900 million streams on Spotify.
4. Rock Your Body (Justified, 2002)
Yet another hit from Timberlake’s debut solo album, Rock Your Body, was originally intended for Michael Jackson’s album Invincible. However, Jackson passed on the track, which ultimately became one of Timberlake’s signature songs.
The track, produced by The Neptunes, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It topped the charts in countries like Australia and continues to remain a fan favorite. The song has over 600 million streams on Spotify.
5. Cry Me a River (Justified, 2002)
As the second single from his debut solo album, Justified, Cry Me a River is a nod to heartbreak and betrayal. It is widely believed to be inspired by the singer's infamous breakup with pop star Britney Spears.
The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and garnered critical acclaim. In 2004, it earned Timberlake a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Since then, it has amassed over 586 million streams on Spotify.
6. Suit & Tie (The 20/20 Experience, 2013)
Timberlake returned to music with Suit & Tie after a six-year hiatus. He positioned the track as the lead single for his album, The 20/20 Experience. The song features a guest verse from Jay-Z and hit number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song also earned nominations for several awards, including a Grammy. As of August 2024, the track earned over 512 million streams on Spotify.
7. My Love (FutureSex/LoveSounds, 2006)
Timberlake's My Love is a standout track from his album FutureSex/LoveSounds. The track features a collaboration with rapper T.I. It is characterized by its electronic, R&B, and hip-hop flow and was produced by Timbaland and Danja.
As with many of his other tracks, this one, too, topped the Billboard Hot 100. It was praised for its innovative sound and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2007. As of August 2024, the song has amassed over 405 million streams on Spotify.
Timberlake is currently on the road for his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which commenced in April and will conclude on December 20, 2024.
