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, All Music Guide
Tim's Bio
11/24/1998
All Music Guide Review
Tim's Bio Track Listing
Credits of Tim's Bio
- Darryl Pearson
- Vocals (Background)
- Ginuwine
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Jay-Z
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Missy Elliott
- Vocals (Background), Producer
- Twista
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Timbaland
- Vocals (Background), Producer, Mixing, Executive Producer, Main Performer
- Michael Benabib
- Photography
- Kelly Price
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Jim Caruana
- Assistant
- Barry Hankerson
- Executive Producer
- Jomo Hankerson
- Executive Producer
- Lisa Smith
- Vocals (Background)
- Bill Pettaway
- Guitar
- Devon Kirkpatrick
- Assistant
- Senator Jimmy D
- Engineer
- Drew Coleman
- Assistant
- Todd Wachsmuth
- Assistant
- Tameka Foster
- Stylist
- Babe Blue
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Yoshamine
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Mocha
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Crowds
- Vocals (Background)
- Virginia Williams
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- 1 Life 2 Live
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Nisan Stewart
- Drums
- Skillz
- Performer
- Aaliyah
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Nas
- Vocals (Background), Performer
- Jimmy Douglass
- Mixing














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