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: ANDREA - ANOTHER

You already know the vocal ;)

Video is fly

VIDEO: JOE JONAS - JUST IN LOVE

Kinda reminds me of early Justin Timberlake, minus the falsetto. "Just In Love" was written by JT's writing partners Rob Knox and James Fauntleroy. Definitely has an early 2000's pop vibe with current vocal production.

VIDEO: FREE SOL - HOODIES ON HATS LOW

Memphis based funk/soul/hip-hop group Free Sol are signed to Justin Timberlake's Tennman Records through Interscope. This is their first single and its a JAM.

Produced by The Y's (Rob Knox, Justin Timberlake, James Fauntleroy)

VIDEO: THE GAME FEAT PHARRELL & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - AIN'T NO DOUBT ABOUT IT

It honestly sounds like this record has been in the bag for years, but I'm not mad. Just wish it wasn't old mate Jayson who scored a coveted JT/Neptunes collab, imagine this for Big Sean or J Cole...

WTF: DAVID GUETTA & AFROJACK VS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

You remember this incredible segway by Timbaland and Danja between JT's "Love Stoned" and "I Think She Knows"? well David Guetta & Afrojack's recently leaked track "Pandemonium" features an eerily similar beat. Listen below and decide whether you think its coincidence or some wholesale jacking...

PS. Take note of the similarity in drum programming in the intro...

VIDEO: TIMBALAND FT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - CARRY OUT

Yo JT, that fitted cap was a terrible wardrobe idea. ok, thanks.

TUESDAY TRAXXX XVIII

Blogger has removed at least three of my last Tuesday Traxxx and Pappin' Fridays. Fuck you. Most of the time with the only major label songs I post, I've taken the links from big sites like ConcreteLoop, Rap-Up, XXL and shit, who have obviously been solicited to post the songs.

How much longer is this useless process going to go on for? I'll be moving AffinityBlog off the Blogger platform ASAP. Over it.

James Fauntleroy - Last Mistake Ever

James Fauntleroy - Stop Me (Chris Cornell Demo)

Brandy - Take Me Back

Jason Derulo - In My Head

Bei Maejor - Drunk In The Club

Rihanna Ft Justin Timberlake - Hole In My Head

Hac Mac - BB Girls BB Boys (Shinichi Osawa Remix)

David's Lyre - Constellation (Jakwob Remix)

HAVING A MOTHER'S DAY MEANS THERE'S A MOTHERS NIGHT

It would be an honour, to be your stepfather.

BTW Look's like I am uber-quick onto this, when I thought I may have been uber-late. Trending Topics whattup.

CIARA LICKS JT'S EAR, THEN STARS IN BEST VIDEO OF HER CAREER

Little late on this but wow.

T.I. FEAT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - DEAD AND GONE (VIDEO)

Produced by The Y's (Justin Timberlake & Rob Knox of The Underdogs)

Video directed by Chris Robinson.

Click here to read Rob Knox talk about the creation of "Dead And Gone".

FUEGO HIT PREDICTION

While "Heartless", "Just Dance" & "Single Ladies" currently control Rhythmic radio and continue to move north, I've prepared a list of songs that I believe will take us into February and well beyond.

1. Ne-Yo - Mad

With "Miss Independent" sitting at #5 on the Rhythmic chart but losing steam, its time for Ne-Yo's third single "Mad" to make its move into top 10 territory. "Mad" in my opinion, is one of his best solo records to date. Its currently sitting @ #16 up 200+ spins from last week. Watch for it to enter the Top 40 Mainstream chart in early Feb.

2. Mims - Move

It was pretty much impossible to avoid Mims' huge breakout hit "This Is Why I'm Hot" back in 06/07, but I don't think anyone expected to hear much from him after that. He had a moderately successful follow-up single in "Like This" and a #4 debut with his album Music Is My Savior, although the album felt like it was rush released in an effort to capitalise off the success of "This Is Why I'm Hot" and subsequently quickly exited the Top 50.

"Move" is the first single from Mims forthcoming sophomore album Guilt. I think the record has great club potential and that will help it become a hit at radio over the next couple months.

3. The Dream - Rockin That Shit

I was becoming slightly worried with Dream's capability to follow up his incredible 07/08 run of hit singles until "Single Ladies" and "Rockin' That Shit" surfaced. I'm a believer again. "Rockin That Shit" will undoubtably become a radio smash, at least at Rhythmic radio if nothing else.

4. Keri Hilson Ft Lil Wayne - Turning Me On

I wasn't sure about this joint at first but I love it now. It doesn't sound like something that would traditionally fit into the radio's current playlist's but neither did "A Milli". I say its a hit.

"Energy" was a misstep, imo. It was a good song but not for Keri. We need that creative oddball Keri we've grown to love through her songwriting and features. "Turning Me On" hits the nail on the head.

5. T.I. Ft JT - Dead & Gone

What can I say, T.I. & JT collaborate for T.I.'s third single while his first two singles remain in the Top 10?! This one wont be any different. Wait until the video drops later this week.

TIP GOING FOR TRIFECTA

MTV Shows

T.I. will release "Dead & Gone" featuring Justin Timberlake as the third official single from his album Paper Trail. MTV report a video is in the works starring both artists.

I sense the third #1 from Paper Trail coming up. Great song, everytime I hear the chorus I think JT's gonna go into Cutting Crews "Died In Your Arms", and then he doesn't.