Timberlake’s latest album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” was released after six years of not releasing an album and the reviews were not the best. Gone are the years of his solo debut with “Justified” in 2002, with hits like ‘Cry Me A River’
Justin Timeberlake “the prince of pop” He hopes to achieve an all-time record for Grammy nominations if he manages to be shortlisted for his latest album, “Everything I Thought It Was.”
Timberlake is currently tied with Ariana Grande and Taylor Swiftwith five nominations each at the Grammys. The singers have released great titles in recent times and it is almost a given that they will get nominations. In this way the three artists could equal the record held Kelly Clarkson, the only one with half a dozen nominations.
The last album of Timberlake, “Everything I Thought It Was” was released after six years of not publishing an album and the reviews were not the best. Gone are the years of his debut as a soloist with “Justified” in 2002, with hits like ‘Cry Me A River’ and especially his following works, praised for their avant-garde character within rhythm and blues such as ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ (2005 ) and ‘The 20/20 Experience’ (2013).
Timberlake came to be considered “the prince of pop” (in contrast to his ex-partner Britney Spearsnicknamed “the princess of pop”) and rose to fame as one of the talents of the Disney factory. Later, as a member of the “boy band” NSYNC, he released 70 million albums.
The artist, who also participated as an actor in films such as ‘In Time’ (2011), surpassed these figures in his later stage as a soloist, with estimated sales of 88 million copies of his works and ten Grammy Awards, among which ‘Justified’ appears as best pop vocal album and the one achieved in 2017 for his song ‘Cant’ Stop The Feeling!’, one of his biggest hits and curtain for the movie “Trolls”. In fact Timberlake He was the music producer of that film highlighted by a characteristic soundtrack from the 80s.
So for this year, yes Timberlake ends up being included in the category of best pop vocal album, it will be the sixth recognition of his career. Although he is not a favorite, he could end up winning given the Academy’s tendency to stick with recognized names and those who stood out in the past. So it’s not uncommon for a “legend” to end up nominated even though their current project is mediocre, over a newcomer with a better album.
The selection period for the 2025 Grammys runs from September 16, 2023 to August 30, 2024. Nominees will be announced on November 8, and Grammy Night will take place on February 2, 2025.
Source: Ambito
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