Despite the Platinum flavoured success of ‘The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2)’, one glaring fact remains – the LP has failed to yield hit singles in the way its processor has.
Indeed, while the first instalment of the album series generated smashes such as ‘Suit & Tie’ and ‘Mirrors’, the second has struggled to replicate the model – with singles ‘Take Back The Night’ and ‘TKO’ faring poorly in most territories. A fact some argue is due to the cooling of JT’s initial comeback buzz, while others point to ‘2 of 2’s point-black inferiority.
Whatever the case, it appears the 32-year-old is listening to the feedback. For, it has been revealed that the singer is currently toying with idea of re-visiting ‘1 of 1’ for future singles.
Details after the jump…
In a new interview with Hits Daily Double, Tom Corson, the President/COO of Timberlake’sRCA, said of the singer’s plans for the project:
“It’s a double album. That’s another concept that people are still grasping right now, and here’s a guy who’s doubling down on his concept. And he’s not done. He’s talking about follow-up singles and maybe going back to the first part of the project. We’re gonna be in the Justin business for a lot longer. There are no rules here.
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We’ve long felt that the industry too often skews towards uniformity and routine. Hence, JT’s “no rules” approach is one that warms us (regardless of whether both albums were a bit “meh”). Here’s hoping the sublime ‘Let The Groove In’ is afforded the single treatment before the campaign wraps.