Justin Timberlake debuted his new single ‘Selfish’ during his homecoming show at Memphis’ Orpheum Theater.
Justin Timberlake season is upon us.
During his hometown performance at Memphis, Tenn.’s Orpheum Theater on January 19, the pop star gave fans what they’ve been waiting for: the debut of his new single “Selfish,” reportedly off his anticipated sixth album, as well as a disco-inflected snippet of another song from the project.
Just an hour before the doors opened at the Orpheum, Timberlake uploaded a 30-second snippet of “Selfish” to TikTok and Instagram, signaling that the song’s arrival may be imminent. And midway through his first-ever performance at the venue, he joined his Tennessee Kids band to debut the song in full: “If I get jealous, I can’t help it / I want every bit of you, guess I’m selfish,” he sings.
Attendees got just a small taste of another album cut where he sings, “All I need is my moment” atop a disco-inflected instrumental, a notable vibe shift from the more laidback feel of “Selfish.”
What a wild ride it’s been for Timberlake devotees lately. After fans speculated over the past few weeks that he was gearing up for a new era (i.e. Instagram wiped, profile pics updated), the pop star announced last week that he’d be performing for “One Night Only.” Tickets for the event were hard to come by. Timberlake’s team reached out to TikTok users who had recently posted about wanting to attend the gig, while a lottery allowed for others to snatch some up.
