- Aug82011
Justin Timberlake: “I Would Have Made It Without ‘N Sync”
Written by Trent | Filed under Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake wants you to know that he didn’t need ‘N Sync. In a recent interview with ELLE, the
wanna Princesinger/songwriter revealed that he would have been successful even without his former group.Read what he had to say below:
“I don’t want this to come out the wrong way,” he said. “It was an amazing platform but even without it, I believe I would have been heard as a solo artist.”
Read more on Digital Spy.
This is yet another example of what happens when artists start believing their own hype. Although Timberlake has enjoyed success as a solo act, it is highly unlikely that he would have been nearly as fortunate without the ‘N Sync brand.
In fact, regardless of what Vh1′s Greatest Artists of All Time list stated, his work as a solo act is far from groundbreaking. Indeed, only by rehashing the work of Prince, Michael Jackson and Timberland while utilising the massive market cornered by ‘N Sync during the Bubblegum Pop era of the early 2000s was Timerlake able to score several hits.
If Timberlake is so confident that he carries so much weight in the game then why doesn’t he release a new album? Is it that he is afraid of the younger competition or could his massive ego only fit on a movie screen?
Perhaps he can’t convince another producer other than Timbaland or The Neptunes – both of whom have been struggling to find a hit themselves – to teach him the latest ebonics slang. Maybe when T.I comes out of prison in September he will be given a refresher course. Who knows.
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You read the fuck outta him Trent. I love it.
I don’t believe what he said was bad. He feels he would have made it as a solo artist, nowhere did he say he would be as successful without them.
He is so full of himself. Justified was a classic album HOWEVER what has he released that matchs or even surpasses his first album? Complete Dick head. His soo gassed right now.
Yeah, Trent your right. What a Clown!
In my opinion some artist use groups to jump start their career. (justin and beyonce) if neither was in a group before they came out solo, i really believe they wouldn’t be successful as they are now. justin dont release cds back to back. he waits and let his fans miss him.
@wonder his second album was equally amazing! What are you talking about?!
And, Trent… why are you so mad? Honestly, I think Justin would have made it also without n’sync. He carried that group and is a really talented performer. And, I don’t even think his statement was meant to come off that way… like, he didn’t need N’Sync; but rather he would have pursued being a solo artist with or without them and that he believes his talent would have made him popular solo.
Justin is one of the most famous male solo artists out there… and despite not releasing an album in five years… he is still relevant. Unlike, many child stars; so he has reasons to be confident.
You always act like you are so worried about talent when you critique artists, and Justin shows that he’s got it, so why are you hating?
Wow he has you guys that mad smh. Trent do better boo boo, your anger is showing massively,and It’s not cute. It’s his opinion,DEAL!
** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKjB_DFE_Cg **
I always thought JC was the most talented member in that group. Anyhow, I think Nsync was a necessary step to gain those massive fans l
Without them he would have had success similar to Jon B
I’ve always found him arrogant during some tv interviews. He thinks highly of his acting.I do like his music a lot, but I always got the impression he loved himself a lot.
This quote doesn’t help. I still think he’s a below average actor and I find it odd that he really thinks acting is supposed to be his new career.
But good for him for trying.
Is he even still relevant?????? Watch he flop like Xtina
he is alittle bitch I get his music bootlegg he is the reason britney lost her sanity
Justin peaked where he needed to and he didn’t do it by being original either. So yeah, I think he needs to have a few seats and such.
Damn! Ya’ll going in. I am not even a fan of JT like that (I do respect him though cause he is talented) but I don’t think he meant any harm by it. Trent you went in like he said ‘Fuck NSync! They ain’t shit’! Lol! I did always get the feeling that JT was a bit full of himself, but I really just think he meant he still could have made it as a solo star. I think he could. It’s obvious NSync was his platform, but boy bands don’t last forever and I think it was obvious JT was the ‘stand out’ star. His albums have been really solid and he has definitely established himself as a solo star. He is the only one from the group we even hear about anymore.
I do wonder if he can make a comeback as far as music though. He has been MIA for so long and the Game just ain’t the same. I know he has a strong fanbase but that’s just not a gurantee anymore.
Oh….and I think his acting SUCKS though and the only reason why he keeps getting acting rolse is because of who he is.
I love Justin. Grew up with Nsync. And that is exactly why I think Justin is being dillusional when he said he couldve made it without Nsync. Its funny that he’s saying this while he continues to live off of his Nsync checks.
Yea thats pure delusion. Beyonce would never say something that foolish, she knows that even as successful as she is now, she wouldn’t be where she is without Destiny’s Child. Same goes for Justin. It would be one thing if Nsync weren’t SOOOOOOO successful but they definitely were. People forget where they started in get so caught up in success they start to believe in their own hype just like you said Trent. I saw “Friends With Benefits” this weekend and he’s really a good actor. I gained a whole new respect for him kinda, bc he’s a great singer and dancer already, so to be a great actor also. He’s exceptionally talented. then he opened his mouth…sigh.
Lol, people are out of their mind.. stop putting words in his mouth, at no point does JT say he would have been as big without the group, he says he would of been heard as a solo artist seeing as he can write and produce, this is likely… If some1 like ciara could be picked up a solo artist JT dfinitely could And for people, Trent included coming at his talent, musically he is more talented then 99% of your faves. how many people are as well rounded as him, good live vocals, producer, writer and a great performer? Mariah? hell No…. The only people that come to mind are Chris brown and Lady GaGa but even they only write, they dont produce. his solo carrer is brief only spanning 2 albums both of which sold 10+m, so i wouldn’t question his achievements.
As for originality, com’on future sex love sound was one of the pioneers of the electronica/RnB fusion. And to question his reliance on a set of producers (timabaland. neptunes)…Trent don’t you stan for Mariah?
Justin has the talent to back up what he said so any shade thrown is irrelevant. And in no way was he disrespectful to his former band mates.
** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPrAxP74EdU **
Trent I’m sorry, but you are wrong this time. I do agree that Nsync helped push his career at first with justified- and thats it. Justin is very talented and has had amazing songs. Who out today can give Justin competition: Chris brown (don’t kid yourself), Usher (really), with beyonce’s sales (she can’t either). Everybody always questions when he is going to make an album. If he said he was coming out with something tomorrow, people would buy it like hotcakes, because we know what he can do. The statement does seem a little arrogant, but what did nsync really do- Cry me a river made JT!!
Nsync and britney spears made Justin timberlake famous.