Liner Notes

Justified (2002)

First and foremost, I'd like to give praise to God for watching over me and reminding me every day how blessed I am to wake up and do soemthing that I love to do. Music elicits a multitude of emotions from my soul and makes me who I am. Music is my atlas. I am often asked, "What would you be doing if you weren't doing this?" The truth is, if I weren't making music, I'd be lost.

There are many people involved in the making of this album I'd like to thank.

Clive Calder- even though we weren't in contact as much as we have been in the past, I want you to know I understand your role in my career and appreciate everything you've done for me in the past, present and future. Barry Weiss- I feel like you've put about as much heart and soul into this project as I have and I thank you so much for understanding my vision and supporting me with the freedom to spread my wings creatively. Peter Thea- none of this would be possible without you. You made the calls that needed to be made and set me up with a dream team of producers. You got the record, now stop calling me. Ha. Thanks "Uncle" Steve Lunt, Sonia (One Toe Nail) Muckle, Janet (My Mistress) Klienbaum and all the rest of Jive Records for supporting me.

Good management and a good team make a good artist great. I'd like to thank the WEG staff for always supporting *NSYNC and myself. Johnny- the last time I wrote one of these you were just becoming a husband. Now you're a father. No matter how busy your life is, you always make time for me. You're stilla great manager and an evern greater friend. Call me if you need a babysitter, I'll send someone right over. Ha. Theresa- thanks for always lookin'out for me. Thanks also to the Tennman and Just-In-Time Entertainment staffs.

Mark Steverson- direction is everything & you have it down. Aloha Don! Gary Stiffelman and my legal team- thanks for working so hard for me. I'd also like to thank the money squad, Barry Klarberg & Helen Burnett. Ken Sunshine- Have you heard what they're saying about me now? Thanks for the support. Shani Rosenzweig- Maydew at UTA, The Justin Timberlake Foundation and Nancy Rosenblatt- No more holy hotels. Thank you much to David Lipman, Steven Klein and Diane Martel.

Special thanks to all the producers who helped me create my own sound. Pharell- you were essential in making this album. Thanks for being my friend. The world is ours. A special shout out to Chad "Hip-Hop" Hugo, my favorite Philippino. Timbaland- you helped me take some chances on this album that I know I couldn't have done with anyone else. I can't wait 'til the next one. Brian McKnight- we came up with something timeless. Thank you for letting me work with one of my idols, now pass the ball dawg. Harvey and Damon- If y'all keep producing songs like you have been you won't be underdogs anymore. Special thanks to P. Diddy and Mario Winans, Dre and Vidal, Carvin and Ivan, Alicia Keyes, Anthony Nance and Antonio Dixon, and Hod David.

To all the artists that worked with me on this album, thanks for being a part of my first project. Bubba Sparxxx- Your album is crazy. Janet Jackson- You are a beautiful person inside and out. I can't wait to work with you again. Thank you for being my friend. The Clipse- y'all helped me break into this new sound and I wish y'all much success. Vanessa Marquez- You have a beautiful voice and it is time the world gets to hear it. I can't wait to see what you're gonna do.

Big E.- You've taken care of me and watched my back while I was making this album. You're one of my best friends. Thanks to Big Dog, Todd, Dre, Lonnie, Big Mike, Tiny, Big Mo, and Big Rob and to the rest of my road crew- Mark, Jason, Anthony T. and Ray. Silas- You're probably the biggest part of this album and it getting done. I'll never forget this whole experience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Renee Earnest- You still keep me in line. I love you kid, but you're not going to win any board games playing against me!

Chris, JC, Joey and Lance- It makes me proud to be your friend and watch you shine in all of your endeavors. I can't wait for the new *NSYNC album.

I wouldn't be the man I am if it weren't for my family and friends, so I'd like to thank my biggest fan, my momma- I learned how to love growing up in your house, under your wing. Thank you for being my best friend. Dad- more and more each day I understand what being a "man" is all about because of you. Thanks Daddy, Lisa, Jonathan, Stephen and my grandparents and all my family. Your prayers, love and compassion have kept me grounded through all of the madness.

Trace, I am proud of the person you are and you'll always be my best friend in the whole world. It's me and you to the end. A very special thank you to Luna's mommy- You've already taught me so much and I'll never forget the true gift you've given me.

There are so many people that are special in my life, but I only get one page to do this. If you're not on this paper, know that you're in my heart.

Finally, my fans and anyone who bought this album and took time out to read this- I hope you've listened to this album already and enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it. As always, thanks for your support. The world is yours.

God Bless,
Justin