Justin Timberlake debuts new song ‘Sanctified’ on SNL

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Justin Timberlake has debuted his new song ‘Sanctified’ on Saturday Night Live.The singer was the latest musical guest on the late-night sketch comedy series, where he played ‘Sanctified’ in full.

A heady mix of gospel, rock and R&B, Timberlake uses some apt religious metaphors to describe his love in the song: “I get down on my knees and confess to your temple / And you take me and you serve me mercy”.Timberlake also brought out rapper Tobe Nwigwe to deliver his verse, surrounded by an army of dancers.

The SNL performance culminated with everyone joining Timberlake on stage to head bang to a rushing gospel-rock climax. Watch the thrilling moment below:The musician also appeared with guest host Dakota Johnson, who gently mocked Timberlake’s ‘comeback’ in her opening monologue.

The pair previously starred together in 2010 film The Social Network.Timberlake also performed his romantic new song ‘Selfish‘, the lead single to his forthcoming album ‘Everything I Thought It Was’.