Coco Jones has enthusiasts on their toes. Then once again, which is a common experience her fanbase has develop into accustomed to because she produced her 2020 EP, What I Did not Convey to You. The debut task — a velvety ode to old-school R&B — excited listeners, specially those who’ve been rooting for her to shine considering the fact that her early days on Disney. Now, virtually 3 a long time afterwards, Jones is displaying the history some very well-deserved love. Just lately, she disclosed she’s releasing a remix to the EP’s lead solitary, “ICU,” on July 14. She also teased a surprise visitor will join her on the observe, and Twitter is persuaded it is Justin Timberlake.

On July 10, the Bel-Air actor announced the information on Twitter. “ICU Remix drops this Friday,” she wrote, introducing a few clues about the nevertheless-named showcased artist. The hints included a photograph of a river with a crying emoji, a shot of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and a collage of early ‘90s and 2000s boy bands— consider Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC.

Lots of supporters discovered that Timberlake had a connection to the initial two clues. Just before his time with NSYNC, Timberlake starred on Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club along with brewing stars like Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Barbie’s confidante Ryan Gosling. Then, shortly just after NYSYNC break up in 2002, he unveiled his debut (and 2nd finest album in his discography) Justified— which attributes his wet strike, “Cry Me A River.” Yeah, lovers are definitely on to anything with this speculation.

Buyers commenced connecting the dots and title dropped Timberlake promptly. A couple admirers theorized Jazmine Sullivan could be the artist, however she seemingly does not have ties to any of the clues. As for Timberlake, him likely collaborating with Jones would not be as well farfetched. Soon after reportedly leaving Disney in 2014, Jones began sharing singing covers on YouTube. Notably, two of them had been buttery renditions of Timberlake’s 2006 strike “Until The Finish Of Time” and his 20/20 Practical experience gem “Blue Ocean Floor.”

Also, Timberlake has quietly been in the studio. In April, Timbaland — who’s regularly collaborated with the singer in the earlier — informed Assortment they reunited to do the job on Timberlake’s future album. According to the producer, the venture will embody a comparable flare to their collaborative 2006 record, FutureSex /LoveSounds. With the “SexyBack” singer in album mode once again, it would not be way too stunning to see him producing audio with other artists.

Timberlake nor Jones have confirmed if the collaboration rumors are genuine. However, that has not stopped her admirers on Twitter from gushing around the upcoming remix.

A day just after Jones announced the remix, a admirer account of the singer alleged Timberlake adopted her on Instagram. Whilst it’s not apparent if he was now pursuing her before the clues-fall, this is quite intriguing.