Timothy Zachery Mosley,known professionally as Timbaland,is an American record producer,rapper,and singer. Born and raised in Norfolk,Virginia,he has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinctive "stuttering" rhythmic style. In 2007,Entertainment Weekly stated that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him—from sultry,urban-edged R&B songstresses [...] to the art of incorporating avant-garde sounds into No. 1 hits."
Timbaland &Magoo were an American hip hop duo,composed of Virginia natives Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley and Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff. Formed in 1989,the duo signed with Blackground Records,an imprint of Atlantic Records to release three studio albums:Welcome to Our World (1997),Indecent Proposal (2001),and Under Construction,Part II (2003). The latter's lukewarm commercial reception led Timbaland to focus on his solo career and production work,while Magoo quit music to persue a career in relestate. Magoo died of a heart attack in 2023.
Supa Dupa Fly is the debut studio album by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott,released July 15,1997,on The Goldmind,East West,and Elektra Entertainment Group. The album was recorded and produced solely by Timbaland in October 1996,and features the singles,"The Rain ","Sock It 2 Me","Hit Em wit da Hee" and "Beep Me 911". Guest appearances on the album include Busta Rhymes,Ginuwine,702,Magoo,Da Brat,Lil' Kim,and Aaliyah. The album was recorded in just two weeks.
American singer Aaliyah has released three studio albums,two compilation albums,and 31 singles. Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn,New York City and was raised in Detroit,Michigan. At age 10,she appeared on Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12,Aaliyah signed a deal with Jive Records and Blackground Records. During that time,she met R. Kelly through her uncle Barry Hankerson;eventually,he became her mentor,sole lead songwriter,and producer for her debut album. Released in 1994,Aaliyah's debut album,Age Ain't Nothing but a Number,was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and sold three million copies in the United States. Months after the release of her album,Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records due to allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly.
"She's a Bitch" is a song recorded by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. It was written by Elliott and Timbaland for her second album,Da Real World (1999),while production was helmed by the latter. The song was released by The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records as the album's lead single in April 1999.
Tim's Bio:From the Motion Picture –Life from da Bassment is a 1998 album released by Blackground Records. Though nominally the debut solo album by hip-hop/R&B producer Timbaland,the LP is technically a compilation of tracks produced by Timbaland and often –though not strictly –featuring his vocals. A litany of guest stars appear on Tim's Bio,from Timbaland's "Swing Mob" partners Magoo,Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott,Aaliyah,Ginuwine,Playa,and Skillz,to outside performers Nas,Jay-Z,Twista and others. Tim's Bio notably marks the on-record debut of Ludacris on "Phat Rabbit",later included on his major-label debut LP Back for the First Time (2000).
"Make It Hot" is the first single from Nicole's debut album of the same name. The single was released on June 2,1998. The single was written by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott,Tim Mosley,and A. Richards,and was produced by Timbaland. The song features Mocha and Missy Elliott and uncredited lead and background vocals from Keli Nicole Price.
"Beep Me 911" is a song recorded by American rapper and singer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott,featuring vocals by R&B trio 702 and rapper Magoo. It was written and composed by Elliott,Melvin Barcliff and Tim "Timbaland" Mosley for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly (1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.
"Hit 'Em wit da Hee" is a single by singer/rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. The track is found on her debut album,1997's Supa Dupa Fly. The single was not eligible to chart in the U.S.,and it was a success overseas,reaching No. 25 in the UK,her fourth consecutive top 40 hit. The music video edit of the song contains sampled strings from the Björk song "Jóga". In The U.S. the album version was released to radio and it received minor mainstream urban radio airplay and peaked at No. 61 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. Released from Supa Dupa Fly,it was the final single from the album during summer 1998.
"The Knoc" is a song by American rapper,Knoc-Turn'al. The song features guest vocals by hip-hop musicians Dr. Dre and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. It was originally released as the lead single for Knoc's unreleased album,Knoc's Landin (2002). In spite of the album's shelving,"The Knoc" initially saw a release on the summer EP,L.A. Confidential presents:Knoc-turn'al due to the single's Grammy nomination and charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
"You Don't Have to Worry" is the third single from New Edition's sixth studio album,Home Again (1996). The song was released as the remixed "vocal version" featuring female rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and as a B-side with the accompanying second single "I'm Still in Love with You". There is also an alternate version of the remix that features the vocals of Fat Joe,instead of Missy on the 12" single. The single version also features production by Stevie J and co-written credits by R&B group 112,while the album version credits production by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Chucky Thompson. All versions feature Bobby Brown and Ralph Tresvant on lead vocals. Additional rap verses from New Edition members Ronnie DeVoe and Michael Bivins are featured on the track as well.
"5 Minutes" is the debut single performed by American R&B vocalist,Lil' Mo. The song features production and guest vocals by frequent collaborator Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and originally served as the lead single from the original soundtrack of Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998). However,because it was ignored by American mainstream radio outlets,the song was instead released as the soundtrack's first international single while contenders "I Want You Back" and "No Fool No More" were chosen in its place as a leading single.
"What About Us" is a song by American R&B group,Total. The song features guest vocals by Missy Elliott and Timbaland. The song served as the lead single for the soundtrack of the 1997 film,Soul Food. The song also became a smash hit in the United States,where it peaked at #16 on Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on Billboard Hot R&B—scoring them their fifth top ten hit single on the R&B chart and their fourth gold certification.
"Take Away" is a song by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. It was written by Elliott and Timbaland for her third studio album,Miss E... So Addictive (2001),while production was helmed by the latter,with Elliott and Craig Brockman served as co-producers. The downtempo track features guest vocals from R&B singer Ginuwine. While the album version of "Take Away" credits background vocals by 702 member,Kameelah Williams,the single version replaces Williams's vocals with then-newcomer,Elliott's former protégée Tweet.
"Ya Di Ya" is a song by American R&B singer,Gina Thompson. It features guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and was released as the lead single from Thompson's unreleased album,If You Only Knew (1999).
"Do Thangz" is a song by American R&B quintet Men of Vizion. It was the second single from the group's debut album Personal (1996) and was released as the "Main Pass Remix" featuring guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and production by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins,who coincidentally produced Elliott's breakout featured single,"The Things You Do (Remix)",three months prior.
"Take That" is the debut single by American R&B singer,Torrey Carter. It features guest vocals by Carter's former mentor Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and was released as the lead single from Carter's unreleased debut album,The Life I Live (2000).
"Crew Deep" is a single by American rapper Skillz. The song features guest vocals by rapper–singer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and former Xscape member Kandi. It was released as the lead single from Skillz's unreleased album,I Ain't Mad No More (2002).
"Lick Shots" is a buzz single by American recording artist Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott from her third album,Miss E... So Addictive (2001). The song was written and produced by both Elliott and frequent collaborator Timbaland.
"Get Involved" is a song by American singer Ginuwine from his sixth studio album A Man's Thoughts (2009). The song was co-written by Missy Elliott and produced by Timbaland and featured guest vocals from the pair. Although the song was originally scheduled to be released in summer 2009 as the second single from the album,it was pushed back to 2010 as an international single from the album because of a dispute between Ginuwine and Timbaland.
