Justin Timberlake Takes A Leave Of Absence?
Die-hard Justin Timberlake fans were upset last week when they heard that he was not planning to release a new album anytime soon.
Why? He could use a break.
The former Mousekeeter, N'Syncer and "SexyBack" singer told Entertainment Weekly that he wasn't exactly in the mood to make a new record.
"Right now, I like the idea that things can just kind of pop
up and if they feel right I can do them," he said. "Committing to my own sort
of project, that's like, ‘Okay, let me black out two years of my life and do
it.'"
In the meantime, Justin is fine taking on al a carte music projects with the likes of Ciara and T.I. Otherwise, unless he gets a burning urge to record an album, he will keep himself busy with all of his other projects.
He is producing an MTV show called The Phone which appears to be a reality thriller. The show will premiere on the music channel on April 21 at 10 p.m.
J.T. has done well in his movie roles, Saturday Night Live skits, and award show hosting gigs. He should continue to follow his gut and explore his other interests. In the end, it will only make him a more, well-rounded artist.
Why should he record an album if he is not in the mood? Why should he force out a project if he isn't in the right creative mindset?
If he is not feeling passionate about making an album right
now, but makes one anyway, it will feel contrived. There's no way it will live
up to his last album, 2006's FutureSex/LoveSounds.
Maybe he could talk to some of his friends in music who release albums every year or so just because they can.
Clearly, some of them are also due for a break. And I'd put Beyonce at the top of that list.
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I live chiken........