chris a tape. >> started listening. i was like, wow, this kid can sing, and i looked at the head shot, justin timberlake, why does that sound familiar? this guy would want to be in my band? >> was there any kind of, well, he is young. was there in thought about that? ♪ i've been so lonely, baby >> there was, but when i heard him sing, it was unbelievable. his voice was just -- especially at that age, it was so mature. he had so control over it. this kid's so unbelievable. i'm going to at least try. i'm going to make an awkward phone call and see if i can get this to work. it did work. the group, which would include ex-mouseketeer j.c. chasez, and, called themselves 'n sync. >> the first time we sang together, she said you sound