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Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Nelly Furtado Reunite for New Single “Keep Going Up”

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Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Nelly Furtado Reunite for New Single "Keep Going Up"

In a musical reunion that’s been long-awaited, legendary producer Timbaland is back with a bang on his latest single, “Keep Going Up,” featuring the dynamic talents of Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake. This track not only marks Timbaland’s triumphant return but also serves as his debut as an artist under the partnership between his Mosley Music Group and Def Jam Recordings.

Fans will remember this iconic trio from their 2007 hit, “Give It To Me,” which skyrocketed to #1 on the Billboard 200 and has since amassed nearly a billion streams. The track was a pivotal part of Timbaland’s platinum-certified full-length album, Shock Value, which dominated the Top 5 of the Billboard 200.

“Keep Going Up” showcases Timbaland’s signature sound, with a head-nodding drum groove and a thick bassline laying the foundation for dynamic verses by Nelly Furtado. Justin Timberlake adds his hypnotic high-register vocals, weaving seamlessly into the rich layers of production.

The origins of this musical gem trace back to Timbaland’s Beatclub, a thriving music creator platform. Collaborating with Beatclub members Last Trip to the Moon, Timbaland found his inspiration. After a session with production team members Brandon Stewart and Brandon Cordoba, who created the beat, Timbaland was ignited with creative energy. With his signature production style, he brought together Timberlake and Furtado as featured vocalists.

You can hear the new single below.

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Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, And Justin Timberlake ‘Keep Going Up’ On Their Magical Reunion

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Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Nelly Furtado have teamed up in a reunion for the ages. On their new collaboration, “Keep Going Up,” the trio maintains the undeniable chemistry which kept a hold on us through the mid-aughts. In 2006, Tim produced the bulk of Furtado’s Loose album and Timberlake’s FutureSex / LoveSounds album. The following year, the three collaborated on a song called “Give It To Me.” With their latest, the collaborators and longtime friends pick up right where they left off — only this time, they’re happier and better than ever.

Over the course of “Keep Going Up,” Tim delivers on fresh sounds and ad-libs, while Furtado, who has been away from the musical spotlight for a while, lets us know what she’s been up to.

“I’ve been working on my gains lately / I’ve been loving myself, from the daily / Had to cut some people off, the were draining,” sings Furtado on her verse.

Timberlake then drops in, noting his happiness and overall reinvigorated mood.

“I’ve been on new energy, it’s contagious / I kept tryna hide it, but can’t contain it / This life keeps going up and I can’t explain it,” he sings on his verse.

According to a press statement accompanied by the song’s release, the song precedes a new EP from Timbaland, which will drop later this year.

You can listen to “Keep Going Up” above.

What We Know About “Reptile” Starring Justin Timberlake & Benicio Del Toro

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From the trailer of the upcoming movie Reptile, viewers are in for a thrilling watch. Over time, Netflix has continued to create original offerings. This is the case for Reptile, which is already garnering major buzz. The gritty crime thriller has cast some renowned names in its lineup. The phenomenal Benicio Del Toro will front the movie, while none other than Justin Timberlake will be in a supporting role. The story was written by Benjamin Brewer, Grant Singer, and Del Toro. 

A recipient of multiple awards, Del Toro is best known for his roles in The Usual Suspects, Basquiat, Sin City, and more. Although widely known for his music, the Grammy-winning musician Timberlake is also a formidable actor in his own right. The Reptile trailer highlights a chilling storyline of a hardened detective who attempts to uncover the truth of a gruesome murder. The movie is set to premiere this September.

Background

Soon after Netflix acquired the rights to the story from Black Label Media, production on the feature-length began. Grant Taylor Singer, predominantly known as a music video director, is set to make his directorial debut in the film. Singer has previously worked with household-name musicians, including Ariana Grande, Lorde, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott. Among the star-studded cast, as seen in the Reptile trailer, Alicia Silverstone is also set to appear. She and Del Toro previously starred in the 1997 crime romance film Excess Baggage. That film also features other acclaimed actors like Michael Pitt, Sky Ferreira, Ayo Essandoh, and Dominick Lombardozzi, among others.

The Reptile Trailer

According to the Reptile trailer, the crime-thriller’s storyline focuses on a detective set on a trail after an unknown killer. The murder of an estate agent is the driving force of the movie. Also, her murder suspect list is somewhat lengthy, but four people take top priority. Netflix released the trailer on the 21st of August. 

Elsewhere, Del Toro expressed that he was drawn to the movie’s unpredictability. In a conversation with Netflix, he shared: “There were a couple of what I like to call ‘Oh, sh*t’ moments that also compelled me to get involved.” This also explains Del Toro’s involvement as one of the movie’s writers. Timberlake, also speaking with Netflix, added, “I liked the idea of playing a character that has to constantly react to the unpredictability of what’s thrown in his direction.”

Release Date

The grim detective movie is set to premiere at the 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival on the 8th of September. Subsequently, the crime thriller would be available for streaming exclusively on Netflix from the 6th of October. Judging by the Reptile trailer, the movie is set on pulling and nudging its viewers psychologically with its highly anticipated plot twists. With Del Toro as a co-writer, one can imagine a film possibly worthy of accolades and acclaim. Above all, the all-round collaboration and star-studded cast looks to be one that will make lasting impressions this fall.

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Timbaland Unveils Title For Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado Track

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Timbaland has finally released the name for his upcoming track with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. On Monday(August 28), the legendary producer took to Instagram to share the announcement with fans. Friday (September 1) is the official release date for the track. And it couldn’t come at a better time — Labor Day weekend.

“Labor Day Weekend We Here [rocket emoji] @nellyfurtado @justintimberlake [mind blown emoji]This Friday!!!!!!!” he wrote in the post’s caption. “Keep Going Up!” would be the trio’s first collaboration since 2007’s “Give It Up.” It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track also appeared on Timbaland’s Shock Value. The project debuted at No. 5 on the US Billboard 200, selling the equivalent of 138,000 units. Judging the Virgina hitmaker’s comment section, fans couldn’t be more excited.

Timbaland And Justin Timberlake Are Working On A New Project

 
 
 
 
 
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“It’s been a long time since I haven’t been excited by a song release!!!” one person replied. “Kids these days don’t know how ICONIC this is,” another fan commented. Even industry heavyweights like Swizz Beatz — an iconic producer himself — jumped in the comments to show his appreciation. “Let’s goioo King,” he wrote. It’s unclear if they plan on releasing more tracks this year, so stay tuned with HNHH for more updates. In an April interview with Variety, Timbaland opened up about new music and his long-awaited album with Justin Timberlake. This would be the pair’s first project since 2006’s FutureSex/LoveSounds.

“We just finished up, and everything sounds great. Now it’s really on him how and when he envisions it to come out, but it’s done, and it’s coming,” he told the publication. The producer says the album embodies “fun.” He added, “Music is a young sport — of course, we’ve both seen a lot of life, but you have to bring out the 13-year-old kid again, you know?” Timbaland also spoke about working on Missy Elliott’s new album. I know how Missy works: It’s got to be new and fun — or maybe not so much new as kind of underground, and everything is upbeat.”

Read More: Timbaland Reacts To Passing Of Longtime Collaborator, Magoo

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Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake & Timbaland Reunite For New Single

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Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, and Timbaland have thrilled fans with their recent reunion and collaboration on a highly anticipated new single set to be released on September 1. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of this new project, bringing back the nostalgic era of their previous chart-topping hits. A Long-Awaited Reunion On Monday, August 28, […]

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Coco Jones And Justin Timberlake Grapple With Mixed Emotions On Their ‘ICU Remix’

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Last fall, multihyphenate Coco Jones released “ICU,” which proved to be a breakthrough song for her. On the song, she grapples with the idea of leaving a man whom she loves, as she feels she can no longer live with him. Painting painfully relatable imagery through her music, Jones is caught between a rock and a hard place, struggling with the idea of having to let go of someone she loves.

All of these emotions become even more complex on the new remix of the R&B hit, on which Justin Timberlake adds a new verse.

“Since you’ve been gone, everything been a mess / You’ve got a hold on this thing in my chest, babe / But I won’t settle for anything less but you / You know that our chemistry make up the set / So let’s make up, put it to the bed / In the morning, we wake up and do it again,” he sings on his verse.

Fans of Jones, the singer and Bel Air actress, have often praised her ability to craft timeless songs, delivering fresh-sounding vocals on instrument-driven tracks. With the addition of Timberlake, the song maintains a special je ne sais quoi similar to that of early aughts pop-R&B.

You can listen to “ICU (Remix)” above.

Coco Jones Announced A Remix For ‘ICU’ And Left A Riddle For The Guest Artist Which Fans May Have Solved

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Coco Jones is having one hell of a year. It started with the deluxe release of her EP, What I Didn’t Tell You, a project that originally arrived to close 2022. Months later, Jones would go on to win the Best New Artist award at the 2023 BET Awards, an honor that solidified the hard work and journey she endured in her music career over the years. Next up will be the What I Didn’t Tell You Tour which kicks off next month, but before that, Jones has a surprise for her fans.

The singer hopped on Twitter to announce that a remix of “ICU” with a special guest would arrive on Friday, July 14. Instead of revealing the guest artist, Jones shared three images as a clue for who the remix would feature. The first was a crying emoji over a hand-drawn river, the second was a screengrab from The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, and the third was a montage of various boy bands like *NSYNC, 5ive, Boyzone, and Boyz II Men.

With all the clues at hand, many users concluded that the guest artist on the song is none other than Justin Timberlake. The “Cry Me A River” singer (hint #1) was an actor on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993-1994 and he was also a member of *NSYNC from 1995 to 2002.

Jones has yet to confirm that Timberlake is the guest artist on the “ICU” remix, but fans were quick to share their reaction to the possibility of it happening. You can check those out below.

What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) is out now via Def Jam. Find out more information here.

Hear Jay-Z And Justin Timberlake Shine As “Magna Carta… Holy Grail” Turns 10

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Jay-Z’s twelfth studio album Magna Carta.. Holy Grail turns 10 years old today. The project was released to fans via an app before its official commercial release a few days later. It went on to be a massive success topping the Billboard 200 albums chart and getting certified three times platinum. The albums second and third singles “Tom Ford” and “Part II (On The Run)” both found their way to success. Deep cuts like “f*ckwithmeyouknowigotit” and “Oceans” have become major fan favorites in the decade since their early release.

But when people think about Magna Carta… Holy Grail they almost always return to its lead single and opening track. The song sees Jay-Z teaming up with Justin Timberlake for a fantastical, multi-phased five-and-a-half minutes of icy hip-hop. The song was an instant smash, debuting at number 8 on the hot 100 and ultimately climbing all the way up to number 4. In the decade since it has racked up nearly 300 million streams on Spotify and been certified 4x platinum. The music video released to accompany the song also has over 5 million views on Youtube.

Jay-Z And Justin’s Classic

In the decade since “Holy Grail” Jay-Z’s star hasn’t faded a bit. Just this morning he was in attendance at Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party alongside rappers like Travis Scott, Jack Harlow, and Lil Baby. The party had an all-white dress code that had many celebs stepping up their outfit game.

Jay-Z hasn’t released a new album since 2017 when he dropped 4:44 the follow up to Magna Carta… Holy Grail. The album contained Jay-Z’s public responses to accusations made by Beyonce on Lemonade as well as a number of other self-reflections. What do you think of “Holy Grail” 10 years after it was originally dropped? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Quotable Lyrics:

Godd*mn it, I like it
Bright lights is enticin’
But look what it did to Tyson
All that money in one night
Thirty mil’ for one fight
But soon as all that money blows
All the pigeons take flight

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