"I don't make songs for free, I make 'em for freedom," he raps on "Blessings." "Don't believe in kings, believe in the Kingdom." By now, you better believe. Putting aside the indie-policing - riding Steve Jobs' ultra-corporate light beam to a possible Grammy nomination isn't the same as giving a mixtape away at a playground - this record is still a model of independence that's based in community. In between all the joyful partying ("All Night" and "Juke Jam"), he's pondering his legacy ("Mixtape"), worrying about his city (" Angels"), and fearing God ("How Great"). So, this mixtape is filled with grown-man shit. The Chicago rapper is only 23 years old - he's got the Harry Potter and Dragon Ball Z references to prove it - but he's toured the world, collaborated with his heroes, and fathered a child since his star-making Acid Rap mixtape. Despite its grinning cover art, collaborative spirit, and gospel leanings, Coloring Book is a record defined by moments of soulful melancholy. " It's telling that the line fades out there. Growing up in Tennessee – very central of the country – Memphis is known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, but also the home of the blues, but Nashville's right down the street so there's a lot of country music."When did you change?" asks Chance the Rapper on the wistful "Same Drugs." "Wendy, you've aged.
Revealing his plans to incorporate blues and country into the record, Timberlake explained to Carson Daly on 97.1 AMP Radio's Morning Show: "I think where I grew up in America has a lot of influence. While Timberlake will always remain true to his love of r'n'b and pop, the singer may venture into new yet familiar territory with his fifth album. He also in talks to record with r'n'b star The Weeknd, confirming: "Abel and I have been talking about doing a collab soon.maybe for his. Of course, Timberlake will be reuniting with his longtime producer Timbaland to create some hits as well as Pharrell Williams. The TKO singer has managed to land some pretty exciting collaborations. The singer excited fans on 6 May when he premiered new single Can't Stop The Feeling, featured on the Trolls soundtrack.ĭoes Timberlake still have the magic to create chart-topping hits? Let's hope so! In celebration of his good news, IBTimes UK rounds up all we know about the singer's forthcoming album. Both albums reached number one worldwide and collectively have sold more than seven million copies.
I don't know exactly yet what it's going to be as we've just started but I like it a lot."Īfter a seven-year hiatus from music, Timberlake stormed back to the charts with his third album The 20/20 Experience in March 2013 – releasing the second instalment later that year. As the was happening, I just wanted to stay in the studio because you just get the creativity going again.
"Having a new family member, having a son, I just wanted to be in that experience.
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