TIMBALAND TURNS 53!
Undeniable Sound: Celebrating Timbaland’s Birthday With The Biggest Songs Of The Producer’s Legendary Career - Page 2
On Timbaland's birthday, we explore the remarkable career of the producer who shaped the sound of popular music with his genre-defying beats and collaborations.
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One of the greatest producers of all-time celebrates his birthday! Continue reading to check out a gallery of some of Timbaland’s most massive hits throughout his legendary career.
Timothy Zachery Mosley was born in Norfolk, Virginia where he began DJing and producing tracks as a teenager. He attended and graduated from Salem High School of Virginia Beach. While attending, Timbaland began a long-term collaboration with rapper Melvin (Magoo) Barcliff. Mosley also joined the production ensemble S.B.I. (Surrounded By Idiots), which included his producer cousin Pharrell Williams. The young producer’s tireless work led him (and Magoo) to become part of Devante Swings’s label called Swing Mob, after they were introduced through Missy Elliott. Timbaland did production work on a number of projects with DeVante, including the Jodeci LP The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel. Due to the connection he had with Missy, as she began receiving recognition as a songwriter, he would often be contacted to produce remixes of her songs.
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In the mid 1990s, Timbaland got his big break when he teamed up with Missy to produce Aaliyah’s critically acclaimed album One in a Million, which helped define his signature sound. He became known for his unconventional beats, which blended hip-hop, R&B, and electronic elements (syncopated rhythms and unusual sound effects). His collaboration with Missy produced a series of successful albums and hits throughout the late ’90s and 2000s. In the early 2000s, Tim’s influence grew even larger as he worked with major artists like Jay-Z, Ludacris and Justin Timberlake. He cemented his status as a leading producer in pop and R&B with Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds, which was released in 2006. His work on the track “Cry Me a River” became especially iconic.
On top of producing for other artists, Timbaland has also released his own albums, Tim’s Bio: Life from the Bassment, Shock Value and Shock Value II, featuring multiple hits. He formed his own label (Mosley Music Group) where he continues to discover and nurture new artists, similar to how he did with Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson, OneRepublic, Bubba Sparxxx and more. Along with fellow producer Swizz Beats, Timbaland co-founded the webcast series Verzuz in 2020.
Timbaland’s career has seen continued evolution as he’s adapted to new trends while maintaining his distinct production style. He’s credited with revolutionizing the sound of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, influencing a new generation of producers. Timbaland remains a respected figure in the music industry, with a legacy of innovation and hit-making. To honor him on his special day, check out some of the super producer’s biggest hits below. Let us know which songs are your favorites and if we’re missing any.
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1. Ginuwine – Pony
2. Aaliyah – If Your Girl Only Knew
3. Aaliyah – One In A Million
4. Timbaland & Magoo ft. Missy Elliott & Aaliyah – Up Jumps Da Boogie
5. Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
6. Nicole ft. Missy Elliott & Mocha – Make It Hot
7. Aaliyah – Are You That Somebody
8. Jay-Z – Jigga What, Jigga Who
9. Missy Elliott – All N My Grill
10. Missy Elliott – Hot Boyz
11. Ginuwine – So Anxious
12. Nas ft. Ginuwine – You Owe Me
13. Jay-Z ft. UGK – Big Pimpin’
14. Memphis Bleek ft. Missy Elliott & Jay-Z – Is That Your Chick
15. Aaliyah – Try Again
16. The Lox ft. Drag-On & Eve – Ryde Or Die Chick
17. Aaliyah – We Need A Resolution
18. Ludacris – Rollout (My Business)
19. Bubba Sparxxx – Ugly
20. Missy Elliott ft. Ludacris – One Minute Man
21. Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On
22. Petey Pablo – Raise Up
23. Tweet ft. Missy Elliott – Oops
24. Missy Elliott – Work It
25. Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River
26. Lil Kim ft. Mr. Cheeks – The Jump Off
27. Jay-Z – Dirt Off Your Shoulder
28. Omarion – Ice Box
29. Nelly Furtado – Say It Right
30. Nelly Furtado – Promiscuous
31. Justin Timberlake ft. T.I. – My Love
32. Justin Timberlake ft. Timbaland – SexyBack
33. Justin Timberlake – What Goes Around…Comes Around
34. Justin Timberlake – Summer Love
35. Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E. & Sebastian – The Way I Are
36. Timbaland ft. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake – Give It To Me
37. Fabolous ft. Ne-Yo – Make Me Better
38. Timbaland ft. OneRepublic – Apologize
39. 50 Cent ft. Justin Timberlake – Ayo Technology
40. Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland – 4 Minutes
41. Timbaland ft. Drake – Say Something
42. Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z – Drunk In Love
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Undeniable Sound: Celebrating Timbaland’s Birthday With The Biggest Songs Of The Producer’s Legendary Career - Page 2 was originally published on globalgrind.com
