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Justin Timberlake answered fans' prayers with this photo he posted to Instagram Sunday, announcing a much earlier release date than expected, for the second half of his album The 20/20 Experience.

Previously assumed by fans and many in the industry to be set for a November release date, JT quashed rumors with this photo that clearly announces September 30 as the release date.

Timberlake told Ryan Seacrest back in March, there would be a part 2 to his album -- the first music he'd released since 2006's hit, FutureSex/LoveSounds. "Let me clear a rumor up. The news that this is only the first half of the album, that's true. That's all I'm going to say," he told Seacrest.

The first half of the album dropped March 19 and now fans have more to look forward to before the end of the year from the "Suit & Tie" singer. He's working with The Root's Questlove on his new singles.