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Review: Justin Timberlake’s new act The Shadowboxers soar on ‘Hot Damn!’ (Includes first-hand account)

Published

September 23, 2017

“Hot Damn!” has elements of pop, rock, R&B, dance and funk. It has a neat groove, and memorable melodies. The single garnered Twitter love and praise from Justin Timberlake, who was responsible for discovering them, and he subsequently signed them to his artist development company, Villa 40. It is evident that Mr. Timberlake has a good ear for talent.

The pop band is on their “Timezone Tour,” thus bringing their new music to their fans. On November 10, they will be playing at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, and on November 11, they will be performing at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City.

A trio of musicians, The Shadowboxers is comprised of Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins and Scott Tyler.

“Hot Damn” is available on iTunes, and on Spotify.

The Verdict

The new single “Hot Damn” by The Shadowboxers is definitely refreshing and catchy. This song is a solid introduction to their artistry. Their music seems promising and they are poised for stardom. It earns 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To learn more about The Shadowboxers, check out their official website.

In this article:Hot Damn, Justin timberlake, Single, The Shadowboxers

Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.