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Why Is He Famous?
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From his early work with Swing Mob to his professional relationships
with A-list names like Ginuwine and Missy Elliott, it’s hard to think
of a time when a Timbaland track wasn’t leading the charge up the
charts. He has written and produced tracks for such artists as
Aaliyah, Nas, Jay-Z, and Ludacris. Whether he’s working with an old
friend or reinventing artists like Nelly Furtado, Timbaland's sound
continues to be in high demand.
Editors' Rating: 75Readers' Rating
Woman Magnetism
70
Although Timbaland splits his time between his Virginia Beach studio,
his home in Miami and the West Coast, he manages to stay in shape by
maintaining a strict diet and training regimen.
The women have to love that he’s fit, well-heeled and unafraid to take
risks, and he’s also shown immense integrity through the years. His
loyalty to such friends and collaborators as Missy Elliott and Magoo,
as well as his ability to maintain strong work relationships, keep
people coming back. That says as much about his talent as it does
about his personality. Granted, he’s not known for playing himself
down, but a guy with his track record, bank account and talent can be
forgiven for having a love affair with his own bad self.
Success
81
Although he has been nominated for a number of Grammys, he has never
taken the prize; however, the artists that he has championed have won.
With or without the music industry’s most coveted hardware, Mosley is
recognized as a trendsetter with an individual sound and a production
ethic that helped revitalize hip-hop, R&B and pop at a time when they
were beginning to meld unflatteringly.
His trademark production style, his prodigious catalog and his own
performances have splashed the airwaves for more than a decade, and
his work still comes off fresh. His unique and ever-evolving sound
palette provides artists with compelling melodic and instrumental
hooks while allowing them the latitude to shine in their own right.
If his early experiments with a Casio keyboard yielded the basis of a
style that helped change the course of three musical genres, it’s
clear that Timbaland can achieve spectacular results with any tool.
Now, with the revolutionary technology available to producers,
Timbaland is armed with equipment that enables him to do almost
everything he's ever dreamed of.
Quotes
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"You can accomplish anything you put your mind to if you stay
persistent and disciplined."
-Timbaland
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Biography
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Born Timothy Z. Mosley on March 10, 1972, the Norfolk, Virginia native
hooked up with high-school friends Missy Elliott and MC Magoo and
moved north to Suffern, New York. When Elliott’s band, Sista, was
signed to DeVante Swing’s Swing Mob label, Mosley began working as a
producer for DeVante, who dubbed him Timbaland after the boots that
were so popular in the ’90s. Before many of the artists on Swing Mob
severed their ties with the label, the talented young producer had the
good fortune to work with many of them, including Ginuwine, Playa and
Elliott.
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After cutting his teeth in the studio with DeVante and Pharrell
Williams in S.B.I (Surrounded By Idiots), Mosley continued to
establish long-term working relationships. As Missy Elliott’s
reputation as a songwriter grew, Mosley’s ongoing collaboration with
her served him well and resulted in his first major production credit
for the remix of “Steelo,” written by Elliott and performed by 702.
In 1996, he made another breakthrough by producing Ginuwine's album
Ginuwine… The Bachelor. The album’s first single, “Pony,” actually had
an earlier genesis that dated back to when Mosley was mucking around
with an old Casio keyboard. With its innovative rhythms and drum
tracks coupled with unique samples, “Pony” is considered the first
example of the Timbaland sound. And before Ginuwine… The Bachelor was
even in the can, Aaliyah approached Missy Elliott and Mosley to write
and produce her second record.
Aaliyah’s album One In A Million sold more than two million copies,
which helped make the Elliott-Mosley production team one of the most
sought-after duos of the late ‘90s. Before the end of the decade,
Timbaland would have an impressive list of production credits.
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The “Pony” track reveals the strength of the Timbaland sound; the
vocoded vocal-bass line and voice pads, the chorus hook and
accompaniments that seamlessly bleed into one another, and the unique
groove that incorporates both vocal and percussion elements all
combine to make the sweetest of ear candy. After that success, he
continued to refine his approach with artists like Aaliyah; without
ever losing sight of the songs, Timbaland used vocal textures as
fills, riffs, primary melodies, and as an instrumental backdrop.
Timbaland’s sound also helped to define such soundtracks as Doctor
Dolittle (1998), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998) and Austin Powers:
The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999).
As he continued to make records with Missy Elliott and Ginuwine, he
also made the first Timbaland & Magoo effort, Welcome To Our World
(1997), and his first solo record, Tim's Bio: Life From Da Bassment
(1998).
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As Timbaland’s reputation grew, he began to work with other artists,
such as Jay-Z, Beck, Nas, and Nicole Wray. At the same time, he
continued to explore other styles and genres to incorporate into his
music. Typically, critics were split by the direction of Timbaland’s
sound and his explorations. Some hip-hop purists reacted negatively to
the producer’s eclectic style, but his profile and popularity
continued to skyrocket nonetheless.
After the millennium, he was busier than ever with return customers
and new blood that recognized his talent. Among the surprising list of
newcomers were Limp Bizkit, Bubba Sparxxx, Destiny’s Child, and
Ludacris. Songs like Beck's cover of David Bowie's “Diamond Dogs,”
Ludacris' "Rollout (My Business)" and Jay-Z's "Hola' Hovito," were
also cut and released during this time. Three singles -- “We Need a
Resolution,” "More Than a Woman," and "I Care 4 U" -- from Aaliyah’s
third effort were all Timbaland. There were more soundtracks as well,
including Romeo Must Die (2000) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).
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Timbaland then formed Beat Club Records, which saw its first release
with Bubba Sparxxx’s debut, Dark Days, Bright Nights, in 2001. The
second Timbaland & Magoo record, Indecent Proposal, was originally
scheduled for release in November 2000, but it was delayed until the
following year. It was to feature Beck, as well as other artists that
Timbaland developed and signed to Beat Club Records. The album wasn’t
as commercially successful as he had hoped, but far bigger and more
personal concerns plagued Timbaland’s mind; in particular, the death
of Aaliyah in a 2001 plane crash.
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Timbaland continued collaborating with his regulars, as well as laying
the foundation for future successes. He produced singles for artists
like Lil’ Kim and Pastor Troy, and he produced Missy Elliott’s fourth
and fifth albums. He also contributed to Justin Timberlake’s
transition from boy-band fame with *NSYNC to successful solo artist on
Justified. He also worked his magic on tracks and records by LL Cool J,
Xzibit, Brandy, Tweet, and The Game.
In 2006, Timbaland formed Mosley Music Group, and more than ever, he
dominated the charts for months at a time. Though Timbaland’s solo
records and the 2003 Timbaland & Magoo effort, Under Construction,
Part II, are often met with mixed reviews, the bulk and strength of
his material demonstrates an innate talent, one that continues to be
relevant regardless of who he’s working with. His work elevates the
potential of any track, such as The Pussycat Dolls’ “Wait A Minute.”
His hooks, grooves and samples always stand out, but they're never
tired. His deft use of samples and vocals adds substantially to the
rhythmic depth of a track, lending an almost orchestral feel to his
arrangements. When he does use more traditional sounds, he applies the
same tendency to throw convention out the window, which has made him
one of the most versatile and talented producers around. Between the
success of Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” and “My Love,” and Nelly
Furtado “Promiscuous” and “Maneater,” you’re guaranteed to hear
Timbaland’s work on heavy rotation just about anywhere you go.
new projects
In addition to Timbaland’s hopes to collaborate with such artists as
Duran Duran and Britney Spears, he also intends to release an album
that features Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Chris Martin, Bjork,
Nelly Furtado, and Justin Timberlake.
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Reader Comments: ( 18 posts )Sun, Nov.25th 2007
at 21:56:14 EST
Rating: Jasoe says:As if you
really read these comments. Any way some of the comments I've read,for
instance,the comment of you and NF hooking up. What's that?? That
doesn't have anything to do about your music plus that's nobodys biz!
The one dude who thinks "The Way I Are" sucks, doesn't have a good ear
for great music. Anybody else, who gave neg comments. Let's see you do
better! Any way, keep up the great work. Your a talented and gifted
person!!!!
Thu, Nov.1st 2007
at 10:02:41 EST
Rating: n/a Mateja says:Dear Mr. T!
Thank you for all your miracles that always put me back in balance!
Love ya forever and more! Wed, Sep.26th 2007
at 03:54:21 EST
Rating: Deelishis says:i think
timberland, should get at me cause we are so ment 2 be together.for
rels Thu, Sep.20th 2007
at 20:14:10 EST
Rating: NellyFs#1Fan says:Timbaland
is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just wanna go up to
him and kiss him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Him and Nelly Furtado should go
out cause they SOOOOOOOOOOOOO like each other!!!! Mon, Sep.17th 2007
at 14:13:46 EST
Rating: LE says:i wanted more of
him. his pleasures and what makes him cry. but the omission of a wife
makes up for what wasn't written. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE TIMBA! not only
because he's so very gifted but he is so amazingly HOT and his big
manicured hands turn me on. SEXXY!!! i just want more of him! Sun,
Sep.9th 2007
at 17:48:06 EST
Rating: megwerka says:He is such a
lovely person! And hos work - I love all of it!!!! He is the best!!!
Met him couple of times... respect,Tim! Fri, Sep.7th 2007
at 18:03:55 EST
Rating: Hector says:started of
good hate that song 'way i are' it sucks his new one with 50 cent is
good noticed he's doing the three 6 mafia type style with the beat
screwed Thu, Jul.19th 2007
at 09:13:42 EST
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