SEXY is coming back — sooner than we expected.
Justin Timberlake will release the second part of his hit album "The 20/20 Experience" on Sept. 30, the pop superstar told fans at his intimate, sold-out show at Roseland Ballroom last night. That came as a welcome surprise to fans, who waited seven years between 2006's "Future/Sex/Love/Sounds" and March's release of the first part of "The 20/20 Experience," which drew an overall "meh" reaction from fans.
"Obviously, I take my time with my records," the dapper "Suit and Tie" artist told the crowd, the first to see him play a New York City concert in six years. "I'll see you again on Sept. 30."
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Justin Timberlake last night performs for an intimate crowd at Roseland, where he announced that Part 2 of his new album will be released Sept. 30.
Roseland is smaller than a usual Timberlake audience, so he took the news to Instagram earlier in the day, posting a picture of himself in the studio holding a guitar. He treated Roseland to a collection of hits — and even a perfect-fit Michael Jackson cover — although the only guest star of the night was Timbaland, who was sadly underused, spitting his minor, aging lyrics on the closer of the night, "SexyBack."
Timberlake wasted no time jumping back into the timeless crooner vibe he set with his Grammy's performance, using the same stage arrangement and launching into the crowd-awakening "Like I Love You," while he strummed an acoustic guitar.
He led the band — which consisted of a four-piece brass section, two drummers, two keyboardists, three guitarists and four backup vocalists — into an assault of hits: "My Love" and then "Cry Me A River," mixing in a few verses of Kanye West and Jay-Z's "Niggas in Paris," followed by "Pusher Love Girl" and "Rock Your Body."
The relatively small, 3,500-capacity venue let Timberlake show off a more casual, playful tone. The highlight of the night was his lively cover of the Jacksons' "Shake Your Body," which brought Timberlake center stage to dance with five of his band members as backup dancers, and further solidified his claim on the King of Pop's vacant title.
The show was preceded by a red-carpet entrance, although the only big name to walk it was Timberlake's comedy buddy, Andy Samberg.
But for fans, the news of the album coming in the fall was a sweet bonus to a fun night.
"I'm really excited about it," said Tribeca's Renee Wittingstall, 35, who defends Justin's other recent release. "The more you listen to it, the more you like it."
Timberlake's return to the stage clearly showed off what he does best.
"He seems like he's really enjoying himself," said Jean Scott, 38, of Cobble Hill.
tdonnelly2@nypost.com
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