Justin Timberlake’s musical comeback is predicted to put him back in A-list contention, according to his producer Larrance Dopson. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Dopson at LAX, where he expressed his excitement about Timberlake’s new album, which he worked on with Timbaland. Last year, Timberlake provided scholarship money to Dopson’s music academy, 1500 or Nothin’, leading to their partnership on the album.
Timberlake’s upcoming 6th LP, titled “Everything I Thought I Was,” is set to be released soon. Dopson promises that this album will blow up the game once again. The lead single, “Selfish,” was released on Friday and received mixed reviews online. However, fans loved the live rendition during Timberlake’s Memphis homecoming concert. Dopson believes that the song may be a grower, not an instant hit.
In addition to discussing Timberlake’s album, Dopson also defended Drake against criticism from Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def. Bey claimed that Drake’s music was too happy-go-lucky to be considered authentic hip hop. Dopson disagreed, stating that Drake’s ability to use fewer words than other skilled MCs while still attracting a pop-sized audience is a special skill.
Dopson believes that Drake is a million times hip hop and that his formula is untouchable. He sees Drake as a true artist who deserves recognition in the genre. Dopson’s support for Drake highlights the respect and admiration he has for artists who bring something unique and innovative to the hip hop scene.
With Timberlake’s new album on the horizon and the backing of a talented producer like Dopson, it seems likely that the singer will once again make a significant impact in the music industry. Fans can look forward to a fresh sound and potentially groundbreaking music from Timberlake’s musical comeback.
