Credits:

Timbaland

Description:

Timbaland, the producer most responsible for the sound of hip-hop circa the late '90s, finally released his proper solo debut (after a 1997 LP recorded as Timbaland & Magoo) in late 1998. It's not quite the personal statement implied in the title, but it is full of excellent productions. He spoofs the hip-hop fad of sampling '80s pop by rewiring familiar themes, like those of Spiderman and I Dream of Jeanie, into barely recognizable forms. Timbaland regulars like Missy Elliott and Magoo contribute tracks, though the best songs here feature multi-platinum rappers like Nas ("To My") and Jay-Z ("Lobster & Scrimp"). Though his trademark style of stuttered beats and obtuse samples is probably best witnessed on singles by Missy Elliott and Aaliyah, Tim's Bio is a solid introduction to the talents of hip-hop's best young producer of the late '90s. ~ John Bush

Tracklisting:

1.Intro (feat. T.K. Kirkland)
2.I Get It On (feat. Bassey)
3.To My (feat. Nas & Skillz)
4.Here We Come (feat. Magoo & Missy Elliott)
5.Wit' Yo' Bad Self (feat. Skillz)
6.Lobster & Scrimp (feat. Jay-Z)
7.What Cha Know About This (feat. Mocha & Babe Blue)
8.Can't Nobody? (feat. 1 Life 2 Live & Lil' Man)
9.What Cha Talkin' Bout (feat. Lil' Man, Static & Magoo)
10.Put 'Em On (feat. Static & Yaushameen Michael)
11.Fat Rabbit (feat. Ludacris)
12.Who Am I (feat. Twista)
13.Talking on the Phone (feat. Keli Nicole Price & Missy Elliott)
14.Keep It Real (feat. Ginuwine)
15.John Blaze (feat. Aaliyah & Missy Elliott)
16.Birthday (feat. Playa)
17.3:30 in the Morning (feat. Virginia Williams)
18.Outro
19.Bringin' It (feat. Troy Mitchell)