Justin Timberlake Names His Best Song, and He Wrote It in 'Damn Near 20 Minutes'

Justin Timberlake has officially ranked his own catalog, and his top pick might surprise you. In a new Complex interview, he put“What Goes Around…/…Comes Around”at No. 1 or No. 2 among his songs, revealing it was the first track written for FutureSex/LoveSounds and came together in“damn near 20 minutes.”The song went on to top the Billboard Hot 100 in March 2007, so clearly the fast approach worked.

He also addressed the rumor that’s followed the song for years, confirming it’s based on a friend’s relationship breakdown rather than his own, with the friend’s blessing to“torch”the story. The rest of his top five includes“Mirrors,”“My Love,”“SexyBack”and“Cry Me a River,”a list fans will definitely debate. Elsewhere in the interview, he gave Ye credit for citing“SexyBack”as inspiration for“Stronger”and hinted at recent studio sessions with Don Toliver.

Between the ranking, the rumor cleanup and the tease of new music, it’s a lot to unpack. So we have to ask: what’s your No. 1 Justin Timberlake song, and does it match his list? Drop it in the comments.