Ryan McGinleySome stars have a moment — but Justin Timberlake‘s having an entire week. Sunday, he performs at the Super Bowl. Friday, his new album Man of the Woods comes out. And today, he’s celebrating his 37th birthday. Justin posted a video online thanking fans for their birthday wishes…and clarifying a misconception about the album.
In the video, Justin’s in a barber chair, getting his hair cut. In the background, he’s listening to what seems to be the title track of the album. “I feel like [DJ] Khaled right now. New song alert! Man of the Woods! Major Key!” he laughs.
Then he says, “Hey! by the way, the album is named after my son, O.K.? His name means ‘Of the Woods,’ so stop telling me I’m making a country album!”
Justin’s referring to the fact that fans have been expecting Man of the Woods to be his foray into country music, because he announced the album with a video featuring shots of wild horses, cornfields, snow-dusted plains and rivers, and said it was inspired by his home of Memphis, Tennessee. But when neither of the first two singles — “Filthy” and “Supplies” — sounded remotely country, some fans were confused and annoyed.
After clearing that up, Justin goes on to say, “Ay! Ay! Ay! I’m really feeling myself right now on my birthday. Thank you for the birthday wishes y’all. I love you. Thank you.”
By the way, Justin’s son’s name is Silas. According to Wikipedia, it means “of the forest.”
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