The presentation, although well executed, failed to arouse the enthusiasm that marked his peak days as a darling of the media
Justin Timberlake took the stage on the last day of the three -day marathon of the Lollapalooza Brasil As one of the weight names of programming, but not necessarily as a great headliner. Its performance was technically determined and better received than Shawn Mendeswhich had a weak audience, but was still far from a memorable show. With years of road and a consolidated career in pop and R&B, Timberlake It showed that there is still a presence of stage and vocal rule, but it was evident that its strength in the current scenario is no longer the same.
This was the singer’s first passage through Brazil since 2017, when he performed in the Rock in Rio. For this return, Justin He chose not to authorize the transmission of his show, a decision that was already expected, as he made the same attitude in the presentations in Argentina and Chile.
The show started with the track “Mirrors”from the album The 20/20 Experiencefollowed by the hit “Cry Me A River”. The song, launched over 20 years ago, has always been associated with the troubled ending between him and Britney Spears. During the introduction, music, in revised version, seems to include a “f *** you,” something he earlier said about his ex-girlfriend at the beginning of the tour, rekindling debates about his posture after recent controversies involving his name and statements.
Timberlake bet on a R&B repertoire, reinforced by the support of its band Tennessee Kidsand brought in the setlist classics known as “LOVESTONED / I THINK She Knows”, “My Love” and “Señorita”. A track that captivated even the least involved with the performance was “Can’t Stop The Feeling!”movie Trail Minions. There were also moments of connection with the public. The singer signed an autograph for a fan in the audience and was well thrilled in some interactions.
The presentation, however, seemed to lack an essential element: freshness. Despite the well -performed production and the undeniable talent of the musicians, the letters sounded dated, and the energy was not enough to turn the show into a great moment of the festival. This warm reception may be a reflection of the mixture between a virtual cancellation that still hangs on the name of Justin Timberlake and a general disenchantment for a former boyband who has lived more glorious days.
None of this year’s headliners managed to fill the main area of the Budweiser stage as Olivia Rodrigoand Timberlake It was no exception. His show stressed the impression that, despite a bright past, the singer struggles to find a new space in the current pop scene.
Setlist:
01.
02. Cry Me to River
03. No Angels
04. LOVESTONED / I THINK She Knows
05. LIKE I LOVE YOU / She Wants To Move
06. My Love
07. Sexy Ladies
08. Play
09. Señorita
10. Summer Love
11. SUIT & TIE
12. Rock your body
13. Can’t Stop the Feeling!
14. Selfish
15. What Goes Around … Comes Around
16. Holy Grail (Jay -Z Cover)
17. TKO
18. Ayo Technology / Chop Me Up / Give It To Me / 4 Minutes / Let The Groove Get In
19. Sexyback
BIS:
20. Until The End of Time
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Source: Rollingstone
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