My Love

About this song

"My Love" is the second single from Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds album, made with Timbaland and T.I., and released on October 24, 2006. Timberlake said the R&B track took two hours to imagine and execute, and critics compared it to his 2002 hit "Cry Me A River". The song was praised by critics and later described as one of the foundational texts of the PBR&B explosion of the 2010s. It helped Timberlake win a Grammy in 2007 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

What it's about

The song expresses Timberlake's love for his partner, describing the bright future he sees with her, the romantic moments they share, and his claim that she is irreplaceable.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 11 other songs, like “Matrix by Harper (Producer) (Ft. BIGBABYGUCCI)”.
• Covered 6 times, including “My Love by KIDZ BOP Kids”.
• Written by Justin Timberlake, T.I., Timbaland and Danja.
• Produced by Justin Timberlake, Danja and Timbaland.
• Recorded at Thomas Crown Studio (Virginia Beach.