5 SONGS WE WISH WERE JT'S COMEBACK SINGLE

"Suit & Tie" may have debuted at #1 on the Hot 100 and edged close to some chart history records but a month on and the excitement has all but faded. 

We've had several discussions about the impact and influence "SexyBack" and "My Love" had on music when they were first released, and even the excitement and promise of "Cry Me A River" and a good share of Justified when JT's music was forward-thinking and innovative. Sadly, neither "Suit & Tie" or "Mirrors" feel like they've struck the same chord, which can really only be attributed to one thing; the writers and producers this time around aren't on the cutting edge of the genre. 

This kinda got us thinking, why didn't JT and Timbaland bring in the new crop of creative producers and writers like Hudson Mohawke, Disclosure, Jai Paul, Frank Ocean, Miguel, Cashmere Cat, Hit-Boy, The Weeknd etc? If FutureSex LoveSounds had Danja, The Clutch and other fresh young writers, where are they this time around?

Keeping in mind JT's vocal stylings, overall direction and a focus towards innovation, we've selected 5 songs we wish were JT's comeback single, rather than "Suit & Tie".

Miguel - Do You?

Usher - Climax

Disclosure - Latch

Jeremih - 773 Love

Labrinth - Earthquake

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Some honorable mentions

The Weeknd - High For This

Jai Paul - Jasmine

Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven 

Frank Ocean - Swim Good

Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me

What would you pick?

VIDEO: MAKING OF JUSTIN BIEBER - BELIEVE

This is a really accurate representation of writing and recording an album. Of course its edited down to only show small portions of each song but I dig that they show the demo process.

"As Long As You Love Me" is one of the best pop songs of the year imo.

VIDEO: JESSICA JARRELL - UP & RUNNING

Jessica Jarrell is one of Def Jam's recent teen-signings. She was featured on Justin Bieber's "Overboard" in an all out teen duet. Adorable. Anyway, "Up & Running" is her debut single written by Kevin Cossom and produced by The Runners. The vocal production is pretty incredible in true Kevin Cossom fashion and the video is horrendous in true teen debut single fashion.

JUSTIN BIEBER - ONE TIME (VIDEO)

One Time


Justin Bieber is the 15 year old, Canadian YouTube phenomenon (KidRauhl) that Usher discovered and signed to his US Records imprint. Identical to Justin Timberlake signing Esmee Denters I guess.

IMO, I think US/Def Jam have made a massive mistake marketing the kid straight to an urban audience. While I don't mind the actual song (Produced By Tricky Stewart/Written by James Bunton/Ty Cole Corron & Tab) ... I can't seem to get down with a 15 year old singing about LOVE. I'll just stay silent on the video...