Filthy

Justin Timberlake

About Filthy

"Filthy" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. It was released on January 5, 2018, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods (2018). The electro-funk song was written and produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, and Danja, with additional songwriting from James Fauntleroy and Larrance Dopson. Its music video was released on same day, which is set at a futuristic technology conference and shows Timberlake staging a proof-of-concept demo for a robot. It was serviced to contemporary hit radio on January 9, 2018. "Filthy" debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Timberlake's 18th top 10 on the chart as a soloist, and reached the top 5 in Canada. 


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2018
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Hey
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good)
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
Hey, if you know what's good
(If you know what's good)

Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
All my haters gon' say it's fake
I guess I got my swagger back

I said, put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that meat?
Cookin' up a mean servin'

No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Caught a chill, baby, you the coldest
Go far, put 'em on notice
If you know what I want, then yeah

Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh"
So baby, don't you mind if I do

Look
Put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that beast?
When I leave the cage open
Huh, walk to me, uh

No question, I want it
Fire up, everybody smokin'
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Caught a chill, baby, you the coldest
Go far, put 'em on notice
If you know what I want, then yeah

Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh"
So baby, don't you mind if I do

Come on, break it down!
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
If you know what's good
(If you know what's good) come on
Hey if you know what's good
(If you know what's good)

Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
All my haters gon' say it's fake

Baby, don't you mind if I do
Exactly what you like times two (times two)
Got me singin', "ooh, ooh" (uh)
Baby, don't you mind if I do
(Come on!)
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)
Huh your friends, my friends
And they ain't leavin' till six in the morning (six in the morning)

So put your filthy hands all over me
And no, this ain't the clean version
Go on and put your filthy hands all over me
No, this ain't the clean version

Do you see me?
Can you find me?
(Can you find me?)
Look closer
Through the trees
Do you see it?

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Justin Timberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American actor, businessman, and singer-songwriter. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer and youngest member of the boy band 'N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman. more »

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Written by: FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, JAMES EDWARD II FAUNTLEROY, JUSTIN R. TIMBERLAKE, LARRANCE LEVAR DOPSON, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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11 facts about this song

Artist background
"Filthy" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. This renowned artist began his career with the boyband NSYNC before branching out as a successful solo artist.
Album Information
The song serves as the lead single from his fifth studio album, "Man of the Woods." This album was released on February 2, 2018, and incorporates elements of R&B, funk, pop, soul, and Americana.
Song Creation
"Filthy" was co-written by Timberlake, Timbaland, Danja, James Fauntleroy, and Larrance Dopson. This marks the first collaboration between Timberlake and Timbaland since their successful past ventures like "SexyBack" and "My Love."
Genre Classification
The song is categorized as an electro-funk, R&B, and pop song. It combines futuristic electronic beats with elements of funk, making it unique and engaging.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Filthy" debuted at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Timberlake's 18th top 10 song in the chart.
Controversial Reception
The song received polarizing views from music critics. While some praised its sonic innovation and boldness, others criticized it for lacking the typical pop edge of Timberlake's past hits.
Music Video
The music video for "Filthy" was directed by Mark Romanek, who also directed the video for Timberlake's song "Can't Stop the Feeling!" The video, set in a futuristic technology conference, features a dancing robot commanded by a Timberlake hologram.
Live Performance
Justin Timberlake performed "Filthy" for the first time live at the 2018 Super Bowl LII halftime show, with a blend of his old and new hits.
Sales Number
As of March 2018, "Filthy" had sold 240,000 copies in the United States.
Streaming Statistics
"Filthy" also amassed up to 58.3 million streams in the country by the time.
Grammy Consideration
Despite its controversial reception, "Filthy" was submitted for consideration for the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

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