"Pop"
Single by 'N Sync from the album Celebrity
Recorded	2001
Genre	Pop
Writer	Justin Timberlake Wade Robson
'N Sync singles chronology
"This I Promise You" (2000) "Pop" (2001) "Gone" (2001)

"Pop" is a song by boyband *NSync from their album Celebrity. It was written by Wade Robson and Justin Timberlake and produced by BT and uses his famous "stutter edit" sound. The song's subject focuses on contemporary criticism of boy bands and pop music. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... N Sync (also stylized *NSYNC) was an American boy band, widely regarded as one of the most successful pop acts of the late 90s and early 2000s, selling over 56 million records worldwide. ... Celebrity was the last studio album by the pop boy band *NSYNC. It was originally released in 2001 by Jive Records. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981[1]), sometimes known as JT, is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. ... Wade Jeremy Robson (born September 17, 1982) was born in Australia and has become one of the most successful pop choreographers and producers. ... N Sync (also stylized *NSYNC) was an American boy band, widely regarded as one of the most successful pop acts of the late 90s and early 2000s, selling over 56 million records worldwide. ... This I Promise You was the third single (fourth in some countries) released from *NYSNCs second album, No Strings Attached, released in 2000. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Gone is a song by boyband Nsync from their album Celebrity. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... *NSYNC is a five-part pop music vocal group, sometimes referred to as a boy band, formed in Orlando, Florida, USA. The group members are Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Justin Timberlake. ... Celebrity was the last studio album by the pop boy band *NSYNC. It was originally released in 2001 by Jive Records. ... Wade Jeremy Robson (born September 17, 1982) was born in Australia and has become one of the most successful pop choreographers and producers. ... Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981[1]), sometimes known as JT, is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. ... Brian Wayne Transeau (born October 4, 1971 in Rockville, Maryland) is a trance musician, better known by his stage name, BT. He has been called the Father of Trance for his pioneering in the trance genre [1],[2] and Prince of Dance Music for his multi-instrumentalist skills [3], and... A boy band is a type of pop group featuring three or more young male singers. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ...

Tracklist

Versions

1. Pop (Radio Version) - 2:55
2. Pop (Instrumental) - 2:55

Music Video

The music video begins with a girl holding a bowl of cereal watching a commercial of Justin Timberlake advertising pop seemingly to her: "Hey you! Yeah, I'm talking to you, sassy girl. Need a little ahh in your step? Try this on for size: i-i-i-i-i-its Pop! I-i-i-it tastes real good and makes you feel kind of funny, not here, not down there, but all up in this area. And, c-coming J-July 24, 2001, Jumbo-pop." (It should be noted that July 24 was the release date for the Celebrity album.) Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981[1]), sometimes known as JT, is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. ... A soft drink is a drink that contains no alcohol. ... Celebrity was the last studio album by the pop boy band *NSYNC. It was originally released in 2001 by Jive Records. ...

The girl drops her cereal bowl and the camera passes through three pieces spelling the word POP.

After the music starts, the video takes place at a colorful dance club with *NSYNC performing on a lighted circle with the word "POP" in a neon sign behind them. While they are singing, Justin is also on a spinning spiral, and JC is in the crowd. Many special effects, including fast-motion, bullet-time, and computer generated warp-transitions, are used. Neon signs are often used to advertise for hotels, bars and entertainment venues. ... JC Chasez (born Joshua Scott Chasez on August 8, 1976 in Washington, D.C.), is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, best known as one of the lead vocalists in the pop group N Sync. ...

At the end of the video, Justin Timberlake does his first music-video beatbox. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

During the dancing sequence part of the video, close up shots featured Joey, but the far away shots instead featured the video producer/choreographer/writer Wade Robson. Joey had injured his leg in a trap door during rehearsals for the new tour and could not do the dance sequences. Thus, Wade filled in, with dyed hair and all. Joseph Anthony Fatone, Jr. ...

This song was played in the movie Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Categories: Stub | 2001 films | Computer-animated films ...

The music video won 4 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Pop Video, Best Dance Video, Best Group Video and Viewer's Choice. The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... The following is a list of MTV Video Music Award winners for Best Pop Video. ... The following is a list of MTV Video Music Award winners for Best Dance Video. ... The following is a list of MTV Video Music Awards winners for Best Group Video. ... The following is a list of MTV Video Music Award winners for the Viewers Choice award. ...

2001 MTV Video Music Awards

The song was performed at the VMAs hosted by Jamie Foxx. Towards the end of the song, a giant etch and sketch spells out "King of Pop," and creates a silhouette of Michael Jackson before he finally appears in a surprise performance. He improvises his classic moves to the beat of "Pop" and ends with a prolonged standing ovation from the crowd.