"I sang in church growing up. Memphis is the blues capital of the world, we like to say"
- Justin Timberlake
About this Quote
In this quote, Justin Timberlake is reflecting on his youth and his experiences maturing in Memphis, Tennessee. He points out that he utilized to sing in church, which recommends that he has a strong connection to music and possibly a spiritual background. He then goes on to say that Memphis is called the "blues capital of the world," suggesting that the city has an abundant history and culture surrounding the blues genre of music. This could also recommend that Timberlake has been influenced by the blues music scene in Memphis and it has actually played a considerable function in shaping his own musical style.
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