Justin Timberlake
It is difficult to explain what Justin Timberlake means to music. He is an entertainer, a writer, a producer, an actor, a businessman. His talent encourages me to challenge myself creatively. When we made FutureSex/LoveSounds together, we had a chemistry like no other. He has this ability to come into the studio and—boom!—the song is created. He doesn't write anything down, and he gets it right the first time. It's as if Justin had been born 26 years ago to deliver music to the world. There are those who follow and those who lead. Justin is a leader, setting the bar for what's expected of others.
Timbaland has just released a solo CD, Shock Value