'IT'S PERSONAL': Justin Timberlake plans to drop new album around birthday

This file photo taken on November 11, 2017 shows singer Justin Timberlake at the the 2017 Governors Awards in Hollywood, California. Pop superstar Justin Timberlake on January 2, 2018 announced his first album in nearly five years, promising more "personal" songwriting inspired by his home and family.The 36-year-old singer and actor said that "Man in the Woods," his fifth solo studio album, will come out on February 2 -- two days before he headlines entertainment during the Super Bowl, generally the most watched television event of the year in the United States.VALERIE MACON / AFP/Getty Images

Justin Timberlake will release his latest album two days after he turns 37 and two days before he headlines the Super Bowl halftime show.

Timberlake will be available to buy, stream, and download from Feb. 2.

The singer announced the release news on Tuesday with an arty online video detailing the inspiration behind the new collection of songs.

As footage plays of outdoorsman Timberlake enjoying his solitude as he walks through winter and summer landscapes and sits beside a fire, the pop star says, “This album is really inspired by my son, my wife, my family, but more so than any other album I’ve ever written, where I’m from. It’s personal.”

The teaser also features longtime Timberlake collaborator Pharrell Williams raving over an unidentified song on the album, stating, “This is a smash!”

The Memphis, Tenn. native’s album release will come days after the singer turns 37 on Jan. 31 and it will coincide with his headlining gig at the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 4.

Timberlake will launch the project’s first single on Friday.

Man of the Woods will be Timberlake’s follow-up to The 20/20 Experience, which was released in 2013.

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