Justin Timberlake Releases New Track, “Suit And Tie” With Jay-Z, Announces New Album!

For the past three days, Justin Timberlake has kept the music world at its knees, as we all anxiously waited to hear what his musical comeback would sound like.  Last night, we finally got our answer.

At exactly midnight last night, the countdown clock on Timberlake’s official site hit zero, and fans were treated to the singer’s first brand new track in six years: “Suit and Tie”.   The Timberland-produced song features a guest verse from Jay-Z, and showcases a bit of a new direction for the singer.

In an open letter to fans posted on the site, Timberlake revealed that when he went into the studio early last year, he went in with no expectations, and came out with one of the best musical experiences of his life.

Read the letter below and listen to “Suit and Tie”, the first track from Timberlake’s new album, “The 20/20 Experience” below, and let us know what you think!

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).”