Justified
Released: 2002

Justified

by Justin Timberlake

The 897th greatest album of all time

Justified, Justin Timberlake's 2002 solo debut, blends pop, contemporary R&B, dance-pop and hip hop influences as he moved away from his boy band past. The album features rhythm-forward production from The Neptunes and Timbaland, marked by syncopated beats, prominent falsetto vocals and a mix of uptempo grooves and midtempo ballads. Its sound emphasizes R&B textures and electronic flourishes while introducing a more mature, sensual persona for the artist.