| Artist: Timbaland |
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Song Listing
Super-producer Timbaland has stamped his indelible imprint on the music scene since the mid-1990s. His production has helped create career-defining hits for artists such as Jodeci, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Missy Elliott, Destiny's Child, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z, among many others. Respected beyond the genres of urban and hip hop music, Timbaland, whose musical influences cross cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose music similarly knows no boundaries, from pop star Justin Timberlake to avant-singer Bjork. Released April 3, 2007 is his second solo album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value (Blackground/Interscope/Mosley Music Group). That disc follows his producing of the majority of the tracks, including the single ""SexyBack,"" on Timberlake's #1 charting, multiplatinum FutureSex/LoveSounds, which followed their work together on Timberlake's previous smash, Justified.
Born Timothy Z. Mosley in Norfolk, Virginia on March 10, 1972, Timbaland, so named by Jodeci member Devante Swing after the Timberland boot, has had many reincarnations--from disc jockey DJ Timmy Tim to half of the hip hop group Timbaland & Magoo; from membership in Devante Swing's Swing Mob crew known as Da Bassment to S.B.I. (Surrounded By Idiots), a production ensemble including Pharrell Williams, to being CEO of his own label, Mosley Music Group."
| Timbaland is already acknowledged as one of music's most inventive and distinctive creators. Yet the artist/producer's forthcoming album, just his second solo album, promises to shock the world. Timbaland Presents Shock Value (Mosley Music Group/Blackground/Interscope) is set for release April 3, 2007. The first single, "Give It To Me," featuring Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. "My mission is to blow up the boundaries and tear down the limits," says Timbaland. "I'm taking my music outside of the box. I'm not getting away from what I'm known for; I'm just going to a place where it's all about the music, not about the labels on the music. That's why I call it Shock Value--from the artists to the production, it will shock the system." |
Album Notes and Credits
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Personnel: Timbaland (keyboards, synthesizer, drums); Jim Beanz (vocals, background vocals); Dan Warner, Justin Warfield, Kevin Rudolf, Tim Mosley, Patrick Stump (guitar); Jermaine Jennings "Tank" (steel guitar); Jerome "Jroc" Harmon (strings, keyboards); Stevie Blacke (strings); Elton John (piano); Johnkenun Spivey (organ); Harmon Lane (keyboards, drums); Andrew Hurley (drums); Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica (programming, background vocals); Keri Hilson (background vocals). |
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Audio Mixers: Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica; Bob Horn. |
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Recording information: Chalice Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Lair Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Makin' It Hot Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Record One Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA; Studio Grondahl, Sweden; The Dirt Squad Bus; The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL; The Palms Studio, Las Vegas, NV; Thomas Crown Studios, Virginia Beach, VA. |
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Photographers: Ari Mihelson; Albert Watson . |
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"Bounce" is the keyword on SHOCK VALUE. Even when Timbaland isn't directly instructing listeners (and guest artists) to do so, it's implicit in his frantic bass-lines and hypnotic drum arrangements. As usual, the super-producer's undeniable talents behind the boards make a variety of unlikely collaborations jive perfectly. Timbaland goes from futuristic hip-pop ("Oh Timbaland," "Release," "Bounce") and dance floor R&B ("Fantasy," "The Way I Are") to synth-pop ("Time"), emo ("One and Only"), and sensitive rock ballads ("Apologize"). |
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Tim's boy Justin Timberlake shows up on three cuts, including one of the album's tightest ("Give It to Me"), alongside Nelly Furtado. "Kill Yourself," sees Tim throwing verbal shots at rival Scott Storch as only a producer on a battle track can ("I'm number one/You ain't number sh*t/When they need a hit/I'm who they come to get"). Missy Elliot, Fall Out Boy, She Wants Revenge, 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, the Hives, Keri Hilson, Magoo, Elton John, and Dr. Dre all show up out this shockingly eclectic guest list. |
Producer: Timbaland; Harmon Lane; Ryan Tedder; Danja; Timbaland; Barry Hankerson |
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Engineer: Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica; Johan Gustafsson; Mark Gray |
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Musical Guests | |
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Justin Timberlake |
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Nelly Furtado |
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Tony Yayo & 50 Cent |
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Fall Out Boy |
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Missy Elliott |
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Dr. Dre |
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Elton John |
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The Hives |
Artist Overview
Arif Mardin | Dallas Austin | DeVante Swing | Dr. Dre | Foster & McElroy | Jermaine Dupri | Jodeci | Kashif | Michael Jackson | Prince | Quincy Jones | Teddy Riley
Diddy | Dr. Dre | Drop City Yacht Club | Jermaine Dupri | Kanye West | Mannie Fresh | Static Major | The Black Eyed Peas
Cool & Dre | Just Blaze | Kanye West | Lil Jon | Stargate | Swizz Beatz | The MIDI Mafia | The Neptunes | will.i.am
Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
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Elliott, Missy |
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Ginuwine |
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Nephew |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 04/03/2007 |
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Original Release Date : 2007 |
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Catalog ID : 8594 |
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Label : Interscope (USA) |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00602517256743 |
Professional Reviews
- "[A] chance to celebrate, and consolidate, his status as global pop impresario....With lots of guest appearances by famous friends. He certainly draws an A-list crowd." -- Grade: B
Bio
TimbalandSuper-producer Timbaland has stamped his indelible imprint on the music scene since the mid-1990s. His production has helped create career-defining hits for artists such as Jodeci, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Missy Elliott, Destiny?s Child, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z, among many others. Respected beyond the genres of urban and hip hop music, Timbaland, whose musical influences cross cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose music similarly knows no boundaries, from pop star Justin Timberlake to avant-singer Bjork. Released April 3, 2007 is his second solo album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value (Blackground/Interscope/Mosley Music Group). That disc follows his producing of the majority of the tracks, including the single ?SexyBack,? on Timberlake?s #1 charting, multiplatinum FutureSex/LoveSounds, which followed their work together on Timberlake?s previous smash, Justified.
Born Timothy Z. Mosley in Norfolk, Virginia on March 10, 1972, Timbaland, so named by Jodeci member Devante Swing after the Timberland boot, has had many reincarnations--from disc jockey DJ Timmy Tim to half of the hip hop group Timbaland & Magoo; from membership in Devante Swing?s Swing Mob crew known as Da Bassment to S.B.I. (Surrounded By Idiots), a production ensemble including Pharrell Williams, to being CEO of his own label, Mosley Music Group.
