Until the End of Time (Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé song) explained

Until the End of Time
Cover:JT Until the End of Time.png
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Type:single
Artist:Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé
Album:FutureSex/LoveSounds
A-Side:Summer Love
B-Side:LoveStoned/I Think She Knows
Released:November 13, 2007
Recorded:2005
Studio:Thomas Crown (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
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Chronology:Justin Timberlake
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Prev Year:2007
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"Until the End of Time" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake from his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), written and produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, and Nate "Danja" Hills. The song was later re-recorded as a duet featuring American singer Beyoncé, which was released as a single on November 13, 2007 and included on the Deluxe Edition of the album.[1] [2] It reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, being the sixth single from the album to do so, with Timberlake becoming the only male artist in the decade to achieve this.[3] During the concert tour FutureSex/LoveShow, Timberlake performed the song as a piano solo.[4]

Composition

"Until the End of Time" is a quiet storm ballad, R&B slow jam.[5] [6] [7] The song utilizes Linn drums, which Ben Williams of New York compared to Prince's "The Beautiful Ones".[8]

The digital download and vinyl editions of the album pair the track with a prelude titled "Set the Mood". The version on the standard edition does not feature the prelude, where it is instead attached to the end of the previous track, "Summer Love", as an interlude. The Beyoncé single also does not feature it.

Critical reception

In his review for Entertainment Weekly, Michael Slezak opined the single "sounds like another smash. The original flavor was already a treat —a stripped-down slow jam with a gorgeously simple melody."[9] For Complex, Tannis Spencer wrote, "Justin and Beyonce got nice and comfy on this ballad and complement each from start to finish. The beat is slow with an accompanying string section that serves as the perfect backdrop for when Justin hits his high notes. The record has a sultry sound which helps offset the super futuristic sound on the rest of the album."[10] Billboard editor Adelle Platon described it as a "dreamy love song."[11] Quentin B. Huff of PopMatters wrote that "Until the End of Time" is heavily reminiscent of Prince's work, adding "both songs (with "Sexy Ladies") are album highlights, but they don't seem to strive for the same level of innovation as other songs in the set."[12] Sputnikmusic's Amanda Murray called the song "excessively bland."[13]

Chart performance

In the United States, the solo version of "Until the End of Time" entered the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart issued October 20, 2007, making him the first solo male artist that decade to spawn six top 40 singles from the same album. The previous male soloist to achieve that feat was Michael Jackson with Dangerous, which generated seven top 40 Hot 100 entries during 1991–1993. The previous album overall to do so was Shania Twain's Come On Over, which had six top 40 singles during 1997–1999. The same week, the song entered the top five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[14]

Eventually, the duet version became Timberlake's 17th and Beyoncé's 21st career top 20 song on the Hot 100. The song also became the sixth US top 20 entry from the album and Timberlake became the first to do that since Michael Jackson in 1991.[10]

It also became Beyoncé's highest charting single on US Adult R&B radio peaking at number 2, until "Love On Top" in 2012.[15]

Formats and track listings

Digital download (3-track)[16]
  1. "Until the End of Time" – 5:22
  2. "Summer Love" (Main Version – Clean) – 4:12
  3. "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows" (Justice Remix) – 4:43
Remixes EP[17]
  1. "Until the End of Time" (Jason Nevins Extended Mix) – 7:20
  2. "Until the End of Time" (Jason Nevins Mixshow) – 5:42
  3. "Until the End of Time" (Ralphi Rosario BIG Radio Mix) – 3:53
  4. "Until the End of Time" (Johnny Vicious and DJ Escape Remix) – 8:35
  5. "Until the End of Time" (Mike Rizzo Global Club Mix) – 7:30
  6. "Until the End of Time" (Jonathan Peters Club Mix) – 8:50

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from FutureSex/LoveSounds booklet:[18]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Until the End of Time"! Chart (2007–2008) ! Peak
position
Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade 40)[19] 9
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[20] 80

Year-end charts

Chart (2007)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[21] 11
Chart (2008)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[22] 35

Decade-end charts

Charts (2000–09)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[23] 20
US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[24] 46

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
United StatesNovember 13, 200712"Jive[25]
GermanyDecember 7, 2007CD singleSony[26]
United StatesDecember 24, 2007Digital download (Remixes)Jive[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Until The End Of Time - Duet with Beyonce. Deezer.
  2. News: Justin Timberlake Looks Back to the Future . https://web.archive.org/web/20170809090926/http://www.mtv.com/news/1575000/justin-timberlake-looks-back-to-the-future-plus-pitbull-common-keane-and-more-in-new-releases/ . dead . August 9, 2017 . November 26, 2007 . MTV News . June 17, 2017.
  3. News: Justin Timberlake makes US chart history . October 12, 2007 . Digital Spy . June 18, 2017 . en.
  4. News: Sexy sure is back . November 2, 2007 . The Advertiser . June 18, 2017.
  5. Caramanica. Jon. Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds. Vibe. October 2006. 14. 142. 1070-4701. September 11, 2011.
  6. Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé: "Until the End of Time" . https://web.archive.org/web/20150916183134/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/songreviews/until-the-end-of-time-20071115 . dead . September 16, 2015 . November 15, 2007 . Rolling Stone . June 17, 2017.
  7. Justin Timberlake Revs Up His Sex Machine . September 21, 2006 . Rolling Stone . June 17, 2017.
  8. News: The Men Who Would Be Prince . Ben . Williams . . New York Media . September 11, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120106141811/http://nymag.com/arts/popmusic/reviews/20314/ . January 6, 2012 . May 17, 2009 . live . mdy-all .
  9. News: Snap judgment: Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé's new duet . September 28, 2007 . EW.com . June 17, 2017 . en-US.
  10. News: The 25 Best Justin Timberlake Songs . March 15, 2013 . Complex . June 17, 2017 . en.
  11. Justin Timberlake's 14 Best Hip-Hop/R&B Collaborations . Platon . Adelle . December 27, 2016 . Billboard . June 18, 2017.
  12. Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds . Quentin B. . Huff . . October 5, 2006 . January 24, 2012.
  13. Web site: Justin Timberlake FutureSex/LoveSounds . Sputnikmusic . Amanda . Murray . September 17, 2006 . January 25, 2012.
  14. Timberlake Hits Big With 'Until the End of Time' . October 10, 2007 . Billboard . June 17, 2017 . en.
  15. Chart Juice: Beyonce Banks First Adult R&B No. 1 . February 23, 2012 . Billboard . June 18, 2017.
  16. Web site: Until the End of Time – Duet With Beyonce – Single . de . iTunes Store (Apple Inc.) . January 23, 2012.
  17. Web site: Until the End of Time – EP . de . iTunes Store (Apple Inc.) . January 23, 2011.
  18. FutureSex/LoveSounds . FutureSex/LoveSounds . 2006 . Justin Timberlake . Compact Disc . Liner notes . Jive, Zomba . 20 . 8 28768 80622 7. Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  19. Web site: Justin Timberlake - duet with Beyoncé Until The End Of Time. nl. Dutch Top 40. May 6, 2022.
  20. Web site: Romanian Top 100 – Issue nr: 46/2007 (26 Noiembrie - 02 Decembrie 2007). ro. Romanian Top 100. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20071127135058/http://www.rt100.ro:80/top-100-edition.html. November 27, 2007. May 22, 2023.
  21. Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . December 15, 2010.
  22. Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . December 15, 2010.
  23. Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . December 15, 2010.
  24. DECADE END CHARTS Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Songs . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . December 15, 2010 . July 20, 2012 . https://archive.today/20120720220524/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/mainstream-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs . dead .
  25. Web site: Justin Timberlake - Until the End of Time [Vinyl] - Amazon.com Music]. Amazon. https://web.archive.org/web/20111002175044/https://www.amazon.com/Until-Time-Vinyl-Justin-Timberlake/dp/B000X418TK. October 2, 2011.
  26. Web site: Summer Love/Until the End of Time Duet With/Basic . Amazon Germany .
  27. Web site: Until the End of Time. Amazon.

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