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There’s something about Justin Timberlake that just won’t quit. Maybe it’s the slick dance moves. Maybe it’s the voice that slips between falsetto and funk with the ease of a seasoned pro. Or maybe it’s that he’s managed to reinvent himself just enough over the years to stay relevant without trying too hard.

Whether you're a fan from his 'NSYNC days or you caught on during the Suit & Tie era, JT has crafted a catalog full of hits that blend pop, R&B, and pure charisma. Today, I’m counting down my top five songs by Justin Timberlake—the ones that not only defined his career, but also left a mark on pop culture.

Let’s go.

5. “Mirrors” (2013) — The 20/20 Experience

This eight-minute ballad is a slow-burn epic that manages to feel both grand and intimate. Written in honor of his wife Jessica Biel, “Mirrors” is JT’s ode to lasting love. The layered production, co-crafted with Timbaland, elevates it from typical radio fare into something sweeping and cinematic. Bonus points for that mesmerizing second half that sounds like it's floating in a dream.

Key Lyric:
“You are, you are the love of my life.”

4. “Rock Your Body” (2003) — Justified

Let’s rewind to 2003. Timberlake had just gone solo, and this was his declaration of independence. “Rock Your Body” was funky, flirtatious, and driven by that classic Neptunes production. It had MJ vibes (no surprise, considering it was originally written for him) and made dance floors across the globe get a little looser.

Key Lyric:
“Don’t be so quick to walk away…”

3. “Suit & Tie” (feat. Jay-Z) (2013) — The 20/20 Experience

Nobody expected JT to return after a six-year music hiatus with a slow-rolling, retro-soul track about dressing up and getting down. But that’s exactly what he did—and it worked. Jay-Z adds a suave verse, but it’s Justin’s effortless falsetto that keeps things classy. This track signaled the grown-up Timberlake, and we were here for it.

Key Lyric:
“I be on my suit and tie, sh— tie.”

2. “Cry Me a River” (2002) — Justified

This was the heartbreak anthem that solidified JT as a solo artist with teeth. Produced by Timbaland and dripping with betrayal, “Cry Me a River” turned Timberlake's public breakup with Britney Spears into pop catharsis. Moody, brooding, and cinematic—it was revenge, but make it radio-friendly.

Key Lyric:
“You don’t have to say what you did, I already know, I found out from him.”

1. “SexyBack” (2006) — FutureSex/LoveSounds

JT didn’t just bring sexy back—he redefined it. With a distorted vocal, grinding synths, and Timbaland’s signature beatboxing, “SexyBack” was a sonic shift. It was weird. It was bold. And it absolutely smashed the charts. More than a hit, it was a statement: Timberlake wasn’t a boy band survivor—he was the future.

Key Lyric:
“I'm bringing sexy back (yeah) / Them other boys don't know how to act.”