Justin Timberlake Writes Open Letter; Album Coming Out This Year!

Justin Timberlake recently released Suit & Tie, his first single in almost six years. The track features a verse from Jay-Z and was produced by longtime Timberlake-collaborator Timbaland. On his website, Justin posted an open letter to fans describing his journey back to music after such a long hiatus.

He wrote, “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?!?!”

The new album is titled The 20/20 Experience, which Timberlake says will be released this year. Justin’s linking up with Jay-Z for Suit & Tie is particularly significant given the pair’s missed connection on FutureSex/LoveSounds. In 2011 Justin revealed that he reached out to Jay to collaborate on that album, but was rebuffed. Jay reportedly told the pop star, “I’ll get you on the next album,” a promise he apparently kept.

Read Justin’s letter below:

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).

Are you excited about JT’s comeback or has his time passed?