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In this video, Justin Timberlake is depicted as a young, rising superstar who loves the music of his influencer Al Green. He even got the chance to perform one of Green’s greatest hits “Let’s Stay Together” with him during one of his concerts!

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First, let’s start off with Justin Timberlake, who was greatly influenced by Al Green as a youngster! In an interview, Timberlake explained that he learned how to sing in church, and Reverend Al Green was a big inspiration for him growing up. He expressed a deep love for his R&B style while also giving him praise for adding gospel into the mix. During his childhood, Timberlake didn’t see many musical artist branching out to a variety of genres. Luckily, Green’s music caught Justin at an early age and he couldn’t let go!

Looking at this from a rhetorical standpoint, JT’s style almost mimic’s that of Green’s today. While Green is known for his soulful, smooth voice and jazzy appropriateness for R&B and gospel lovers alike, Timberlake’s voice is more toned and of a higher pitch which gives him the advantage of singing in between ranges for different styles and occasions. The musial features that JT got from Green enhanced his music career, giving him the edge he needed to merge into pop music and create his own style different from Green’s all in all. Although he sings to different audiences, people love his voice and music regardless of the genre or the inspiration behind it.

Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, he appeared on the television shows Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child. In the late 1990s, JT went into the music business by being the youngest member to join one of the best selling boy bands of all time, NSYNC. After breaking away from the band Timberlake began producing music from an R&B perspective. That is, until he music became so popular that he transitioned into the more “modernized” pop music that we all hear on the radio today. But what was the cause of Timberlake starting off in the R&B industry in the first place?

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Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist born and raised in Memphis, TN. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin became a minister after moving from Memphis. At the young age of 18, Franklin signed with Columbia Records and eventually skyrocketed into fame. In 1966, she signed with Atlantic Records and gave the world hits like “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” and “(You Make Me Feel) A Natural Woman,” which earned her the title as “The Queen of Soul.” Though she pasted in August 2018, Aretha’s music continues to give light and hopefulness for the R&B communities around the world. But what exactly pushed her to start a career in gospel music and migrant into the soulful, R&B singer we all know and love?

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Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946 in Memphis,TN), often known as The Reverend Al Green is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Take Me to the River", "Tired of Being Alone", "I'm Still in Love with You", "Love and Happiness", and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together." Today, 73-years-old Green is continuing to make music in Memphis from a gospel standpoint while being the senior pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, a church he founded in 1976 that features musical worship weekly. What about Al Green’s music captivates the younger generation while he continues to write music like he did years ago? What styles or influences have changed him in the past so that his music can still be enjoyed by future generations?

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Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, he appeared on the television shows Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child. In the late 1990s, JT went into the music business by being the youngest member to join one of the best selling boy bands of all time, NSYNC. After breaking away from the band Timberlake began producing music from an R&B perspective. That is, until he music became so popular that he transitioned into the more “modernized” pop music that we all hear on the radio today. But what was the cause of Timberlake starting off in the R&B industry in the first place?

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James Lee Baker, known professionally as BlocBoy JB, is an American rapper and songwriter born on May 19, 1996 in Memphis, TN. He is best known for his song "Look Alive" featuring Drake which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2018. JB’s music has grown popularity over the last few years, but you wouldn’t believe where his inspiration comes from!

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Valerie June Hockett, known as Valerie June, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennesse. Her sound encompasses a mixture of folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, and bluegrass. Her recent album, The Order of Time, has gained popularity among country and gospel audiences alike. But where did her roots come and inspiration for her latest music come from?

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