'Suit & Tie': Justin Timberlake releases first single in five years

Justin Timberlake during the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Getty Images)

Pop star Justin Timberlake has unveiled on his first single in more than five years, "Suit & Tie," featuring rapper Jay Z and producer Timbaland and said a new album would be released later in 2013.

Timberlake, 31 and newly married to actress Jessica Biel, had teased his fans last week with a cryptic tweet saying "I think I am ready" and linking to a video showing him walk into a studio.

Timberlake, a six-time Grammy winner and former member of boy band N'Sync, took a break from music after his 2006 album "Futuresex/Lovesounds" and worked as an actor in movies such as "The Social Network."

He said in an open letter on his website that the new album is titled "The 20/20 Experience" but gave no further details.

Reuters