Tim's Bio (1998)

About this title: 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 ( ... read more

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. I Get It On [Bassey/Mosley/Carte]
3. To My [Mosley/Nas/Lewis]
4. Here We Come [Mosley/Elliott/Barc]
5. Wit' Yo' Bad Self [Mosley/Mad Skillz]
6. Lobster & Scrimp [Mosley/Carter]
7. What Cha Know About This [Mosley/Cordova/Moch]
8. Can't Nobody [Mosley/Cordova/Arri]
9. What Cha Talkin' About [Mosley/Garrett/Barc]
10. Put 'Em On [Mosley/Garrett/Yosh]
11. Fat Rabbit [Mosley/Ludichris]
12. Who Am I [Mosley/Twista]
13. Talking on the Phone [Mosley/Elliott]
14. Keep It Real [Mosley/Lumpkin/Garr]
15. John Blaze [Elliott]
16. Birthday [Mosley/Garrett]
17. 3:30 in the Morning [Mosley/Elliott]
18. Outro
19. Bringin' It [Mosley/Mitchell]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.