Cry Me a River

Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” (2002) is a scorned-lover pop/R&B track widely believed to address his break-up with Britney Spears. Produced by Timbaland with dramatic choral harmonies and beatbox rhythms, it showcased Timberlake’s growth as a solo artist. The song was a top 3 Billboard hit and won a Grammy, solidifying Justin’s status as a newly minted solo superstar.