Celebrating 12 Years of Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2!
Twelve years ago today, on September 27, 2013, Justin Timberlake released his fourth studio album, The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2, the follow-up to his earlier 2013 release, The 20/20 Experience. Together, the two albums formed The 20/20 Experience – The Complete Experience. 💿🎶
The album featured four official singles, beginning with “Take Back the Night” on July 12, 2013, followed by “TKO” on September 20, 2013. In early 2014, Justin released “Not a Bad Thing” (February 24), which became the biggest hit from the record, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart. Rounding out the era, “Drink You Away” made its way to country radio on November 23, 2015, after Justin’s unforgettable CMA Awards performance with Chris Stapleton brought the soulful track into the spotlight. 🎧🎵
The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 350,000 copies in its first week, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA in November 2013. Worldwide, the album has sold over 1.6 million copies.
The album, as part of the compilation The 20/20 Experience – The Complete Experience, also earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, further highlighting the impact of this era in Justin’s career.
Justin supported the project with the Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour alongside JAY-Z, followed by The 20/20 Experience World Tour, which went on to become one of his most successful tours.
On a personal note, I had the incredible opportunity to attend The 20/20 Experience World Tour when it stopped in Dallas, Texas, in December 2013. Seeing Justin live was absolutely unforgettable—between the stunning visuals, the electrifying performances, and a setlist that brought this era of music to life, it was a concert experience that continues to stand out to me. 🎤✨
While The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 stands out on its own, it also delivered some of my personal favorites from Justin’s catalog. Tracks like “Cabaret (feat. Drake),” “TKO,” “Drink You Away,” “Amnesia,” “Only When I Walk Away,” and “Not a Bad Thing” top my list and truly showcase the variety and depth of the record. 🎶✨
To mark the 12th anniversary, I’ve shared the music videos for “Take Back the Night,” “TKO,” and “Not a Bad Thing” below. You can also stream The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 now on Apple Music and Spotify to relive this iconic album. 🎶🎬
Pictured above: the standard edition, deluxe edition, and compilation album, The 20/20 Experience – The Complete Experience, all released on September 27, 2013.