Wednesday, March 21, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 3/21/2007 | Permalink
Loose Talk: Justin Timberlake on being a 'pop' star
Justin doesn't like to be used nor does like to be written off as 'pop' artist. I highlighted the key points JT made in green...
The 26-year-old former *NSYNC frontman tells Details magazine that on his first solo album, "I tried so hard to be an R&B artist and it was the pop album of the year, and I was like, 'F*ck. That's the last thing I wanted.'" Be careful what you wish for, JT.
Justin also has a bone to pick with the Recording Academy over the debacle that was this year's My Grammy Moment, which featured JT singing with contest winner Robyn Troup. Timberlake agreed to the performance before the concept was fully developed. When he realized it was turning into a pathetic "American Idol" knock-off, Justin wanted out. Timberlake says he wound up keeping his word, "Because I'm the nice guy who follows through on the things he commits to." [source]
Labels: Juicy Tales, Justin Timberlake, Newsstand Snapshots
His songs are more pop than R&B though. Compare his music to say...Usher or Craig David or Avant, and u can easily tell the difference.