Charts Flashback 2002: Justin Timberlake vs. Nelly and Kelly Rowland

Given Justin Timberlake’s track record on the Official Chart, which includes four chart-topping singles and three Number 1 albums, it’s easy to forget that his debut solo single missed out on chart glory. 15 years ago this week, in 2002, Justin launched his solo career with Like I Love You. It was a significant step up from his output with the now-defunct *NSYNC, a slice of pop-funk produced by the Pharrell-fronted band Neptunes and featured…