Justin Timberlake isn’t any stranger to a superb collaboration. His wide-ranging voice blends seamlessly all through quite a lot of genres, and his decades-long expertise within the music trade has allowed him to make a number of high-profile, proficient buddies alongside the best way.
In 2020, the Trolls World Tour soundtrack was unleashed with the assistance of two new Timberlake duets: “The Different Aspect” (with SZA) and “Don’t Slack” (with Anderson .Paak). Most lately, in 2022, he teamed up with Calvin Harris, Halsey and Pharrell Williams for “Keep With Me,” featured on Harris’ Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.
In honor of his many years of music magic, we’ve compiled an inventory of our favourite JT collabs, from pop to hip-hop and R&B. See them under.
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“Lifeless & Gone” – T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake
In 2008, this track was inescapable. The one got here following T.I.’s smash Paper Path album, which claimed two Sizzling 100 No. 1s with “No matter You Like” and the Rihanna-assisted “Reside Your Life.” T.I.’s circulate blended with JT’s melodic refrain paints a cinematic image of leaving your outdated self previously.
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“My Love” – Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.
Talking of T.I. collabs, 2006’s “My Love” was a particular standout from Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds album. The album continues to be a staple at golf equipment, and will get the entire crowd going with the immediately recognizable opening line of “Ain’t one other girl that may take your spot, my love.”
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“SexyBack (Remix)” – Justin Timberlake feat. Missy Elliot & Timbaland
Sure, everyone knows JT introduced attractive again with Timbaland on his 2006 hit, however do you know the track bought a enjoyable twist from Missy Elliott? The DJ Wayne Williams Ol’ Skool Remix of the tune includes a new opening verse from Elliott and one other circulate earlier than Timberlake’s final verse. Elliott places references the already risqué lyrics in her personal approach by rapping, “Don’t you want the best way I make you be my little slave?/ Whip you want a child each time you misbehave.”
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“Love Intercourse Magic” – Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake
The songstress known as on JT for her 2009 Fantasy Experience tune. The duo commerce honeyed and sultry verses alongside an equally seductive music video by which Ciara will get versatile on an attentive Justin.
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“TKO (Remix)” – Justin Timberlake feat. A$AP Rocky, J. Cole and Pusha T
A complete knockout to say the least. A$AP Rocky, J. Cole and Pusha T commerce verses on a cold-hearted girl over The 20/20 Expertise observe’s menacing beat, earlier than JT is available in with the explosive refrain.
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“Holy Grail” – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z
Jay-Z and JT discover the struggles with fame within the lead single off the rapper’s 2013 album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. “Caught up in all these lights and cameras/ However look what that s—- did to Hammer/ Goddammit I prefer it,” Jay-Z raps in his verse, in response to JT’s proclamation, “Sipping out of your cup ’til it runneth over, Holy Grail.”
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“Cabaret” – Justin Timberlake feat. Drake
JT’s course of for seduction is specified by the alluring “Cabaret,” featured on his 2013 album, The 20/20 Expertise. Drizzy hops in for a high-energy third verse, rapping, “Obtained a bunch of outdated women that I threw away for ya/ I been within the fitness center doing two-a-days for ya/ So I can carry ya up once I do the thang to ya.”
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“Till the Finish of Time” – Justin Timberlake feat. Beyonce
The initially solo track off FutureSex/LoveSounds bought a dreamy remix due to Queen Bey, because the duo muse about eternal love.
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“Like I Love You” – Justin Timberlake feat. Clipse
Nonetheless one in all Timberlake’s fan favorites, “Like I Love You” was the lead single off his 2002 debut solo album, Justified. The must-have tune for an evening out options manufacturing from The Neptunes (Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams) and a verse from Clipse (Pusha T and No Malice).
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“Ayo Expertise” – 50 Cent feat. Justin Timberlake
“Ayo, I’m bored with utilizing expertise/Why don’t you sit down on prime of me?” Timberlake declares to his “new-age” lady within the refrain of this 2007 hit, which peaked at No. 5 on the Sizzling 100.
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“Rehab” – Rihanna feat. Justin Timberlake
RiRi known as on the crooner for the Good Woman Gone Dangerous reduce for the background vocals, and the 2 get shut within the steamy music video.
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“Swimsuit & Tie” – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z
The second we had all been ready for in 2013. Timberlake had been on a six-year hiatus for the reason that launch of FutureSex/LoveSounds, and at last happy followers itching for brand new music with the discharge of The 20/20 Expertise’s lead single, “Swimsuit & Tie.” The glossy, nostalgic tune includes a visitor verse from frequent collaborator Jay-Z, who stunts that the duo are decked in “Tom Ford tuxedos for no purpose.”
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“Say One thing” – Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton
JT’s 2018 album, Man of the Woods, solely had two options, and they didn’t disappoint. “Say One thing” was the star observe of the album, marking Timberlake’s first musical dip into his nation, Tennesseean roots. The trendy-yet-acoustic really feel to the tune is full with Stapleton’s husky vocals and the duo’s hovering harmonies.
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“Morning Gentle” – Justin Timberlake feat. Alicia Keys
Man of the Woods’ second collab comes within the type of the peaceable love track with vocals from Alicia Keys. “I’m in love with you/ Laying right here within the morning mild/ And all I wish to do, is maintain you tight only one extra night time/ Sure I’m in love with you,” the duo sing within the sugary candy refrain.
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“4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
The Queen of Pop and Timberlake share a flirtatious back-and-forth on this 2008 hit, as they declare to have the four-minute size of the track to “save the world.” The urgency builds within the “tick tock tick tock” Madonna teases on the finish earlier than the tune’s ultimate breakdown.
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