Rumour79

I recieve periodic news updates from VH1.com and I thought I would share this one with the forum seeing as how there are quite a few N'Sync fans...so I figured this might interest some of you and Britney is briefly mentioned...

Source vh1.com/MTV News:

Justin Timberlake Working 'NSecret On Star-Packed Solo LP

Justin Timberlake's debut solo project is not only one of the most anticipated albums of the year, it is one of the most well guarded.

The 'NSYNC star has been in and out of recording studios all year, yet neither his record label nor his management will say anything about the record.

Still, the music industry is buzzing and details are trickling out. Most are coming from collaborators — and there appear to be many — but Timberlake himself has spilled a few beans.

Phoning in to Orlando's WJHM-FM last week, he told DJs the album will be out "hopefully this fall." A spokesperson for Jive Records, however, said the as-yet-untitled project is not on their release schedule.

As for the record's nitty gritty, here's what we know:

Behind the boards, the Neptunes are working on multiple tracks, and P. Diddy and his production partner Mario Winans have donated an up-tempo track.

Mike City (Brandy, Nappy Roots), Raphael Saadiq (Bilal, Ginuwine) and Rodney Jerkins (Michael Jackson, 'NSYNC) are also planning to produce tracks for the album, but as of last month none had logged any studio time with Timberlake.

"I just got a call about working on the project," Jerkins said at the BET Awards. "Whenever he wants it, it's done."

As for guest vocalists, two artists Timberlake has recorded with will likely return the favor on his record.

Brian McKnight's manager said he has already recorded with the 'NSYNC star, who appeared on his "My Kind of Girl" single from last year's Superhero, while Nelly has been telling reporters the two friends are discussing another collaboration. Timberlake sings on Nellyville's "Work It" (see "Nelly Collaborates With His Dirty, Justin Timberlake").

Angie Stone revealed early in the year that she had been in the studio with Timberlake (see "Angie Stone Makes Studio Time With Timberlake, Moby, Keys"), and Usher said last month he hoped to log some studio time with him too.

"We're supposed to sit down, have a meeting, talk about it, just creatively," Usher said. "Hopefully, the schedule won't come into play. I know definitely it would be one of the hottest records ever placed out. Ever."

Even if all of the aforementioned artists do end up working with Timberlake, there's no guarantee their tracks will make his album, which is likely the reason his spokespeople have not revealed any information. (BT, not Jive Records, announced his collaborations with Britney Spears for her last album, only to have the material not make the final cut.)

One thing is for certain: Timberlake will be teaming up with all sorts of artists this weekend as Nelly, Usher and McKnight are scheduled to appear at 'NSYNC's Challenge for the Children IV celebrity basketball game on Saturday in Orlando, Florida.


I don't understand why Jive is allowing Justin so much more creative license and artistic freedom than they permit Britney???

She's more than proved herself as a solo-artist (unlike Timberlake) and has one of the largest local and international followings of any of the young female Pop stars (and boy bands alike)...

She's the jewel in their crown...yet they still feel the need to limit her options when it comes to exploring collaborations with different producers and artists...they should be encouraging her to expand her horizons...not dictating her every move...they've diluted her music to the point where it's devoid of any originality, thus depriving her from recieving the credit and respect she so rightfully deserves...

Their priorities are completely backwards and absurd if you ask me...

*forgive me for the tangent...I couldn't resist*

Liizu

I won't buy his CD for sure. I can't stand him or his voice... Does anybody know if JC Chasez will release his solo album? Or not?

Virginity

Cool Thanks For The Info

Suzie

Britney does what she wants. She has all the creative freedom she wants, whether she uses it or not is her thing. She wanted the neptunes, she got 'em. Maybe she just hasn't wanted to do collaborations and has been wanting to do exactly what she has been.

As for me, I'm buying the album when it comes. I like Justin, I think he's talented. I think the collabos will be hot and i can't wait to see what he can do on his own.

I think it's SO stupid when people hate Justin and say he should 'go to hell' just because they ASSUME that the breakup was all him. Even though Britney was the first to announce it on television, talk about it interviews, laugh about it. While Justin stayed out of the spotlight for a while after the breakup. Yeah, I see how it's Justin's fault

soulfire

i dont care to much bout Justin, he banged Britney so props to him! lol jk! that was a joke dont bite my head off! but yes Britney has the most Jive freedom she just chooses not to use it...

No Protection

he didnt bang brit, britney banged him.........lol

Dangerously Crazy

I think it's more about Justin not being confident enough in himself so he's using every producer/artist out there to help him make a 'hot album', it's gonna be everyone else's style with him 'singing'.

PinkLady

Suzie--I totally agree with what you had to say. This album is going to be fucking hot. I am buying it the day it comes out.

And KB, just because you work with a variety of producers doesn't mean that you aren't confident. Hello--everyone works with different producers.

Suzie

THANK YOU BRITNEYPINK! I agree. You can work with tons of producers and still be confident and be taking a huge part in the work, he could even be co-producing with those ppl for all we know.

ILuvRockNRoll

Wow that sounds great! I can't wait....seriously! I hope i like it...