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Justin's here to stay
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After leaving 'N Sync, Justin Timberlake goes solo -- and how!
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HAILING FROM Orlando, Florida, he was part of the Mickey Mouse Club TV show, along with Joshua Chasez, and jointly they founded the band, 'N Sync. After making his mark in the group and gaining some considerable fan following, Justin Timberlake has just released his solo album, `Justified'.
Justin has been performing since he was seven years old. He is still in high school but is pursuing an independent study program specifically designed for music performers.
A recent survey revealed that Justin is the most popular of all the so-called `boyband' members. But his popularity has its roots in country and blues music, which were his favourites during the childhood days.
Justin had stood out even while he was part of 'N Sync, and had earned some fan following. With `Pop' and `Girlfriend' topping the charts last year, he has been on a roll.
His solo album reinforces this popularity and projects him both as a singer and a songwriter (he has written most of the songs in `Justified' (HMV; Cassette: Rs. 125).
When you listen to the album the first time, the vocals seem to stand out, but on repeated listening, one tends to notice the Hip-Hop and R&B influences.
The first single, Like I Love You, grows on you. The lyrics blend well with the song. Rock Your Body clearly reminds you of `Pop' (by 'N Sync). A very infectious and energetic track, it has an impressive vocal sound effect towards the end. In fact, this track has topped the charts on all major radio and TV stations.
Cry Me A River is sung on a more serious note. Take it from Here and Never Again are mediocre. Rock Your Body and Cry Me A River stand out.
Justin proved himself as part of 'N Sync - and now he does it on his own.
A. VISHNU
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