Timothy Bloom

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Timothy Bloom
Birth nameTimothy Bloom
Also known asKeys
Born El Paso, Texas, US
Origin Fayetteville, North Carolina
Genres R&B, soul, rock
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, drums, bass
Years active1997–present
LabelsBeyond The Sky Music, Interscope, Capitol Records
Website www.timothybloom.com
Awards: Grammy Award

Timothy Bloom [1] is a two time Grammy Award winning American alternative soul singer-songwriter and record producer.

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Career

Bloom began his career as a songwriter and producer, writing and producing Grammy Award-winning songs for both Ne-Yo ("Say it" on Because of you) [2] and Chris Brown ("All Back" on FAME) [3] . As well as writing for Smokey Robinson ("My World", "Fallin in Love"). He was signed to Interscope with a joint deal with Polow Da Don and Timbaland. [4] In 2010, Timothy released an EP on Interscope Records entitled "The Budding Rose" which contained the video for the single "Til the End of Time." The videos for both "'Til the End on Time" and "Possibilities" have over 4 million views on YouTube. [5]

Bloom decided to part ways with the major label system just a few years back to venture out independently. [4] In 2014, he released an independent self-titled album, with the debut single "Stand in the Way (of MY LOVE)." Which peaked at was No. 13 on the iTunes R&B charts release week and in the Billboard top 100 R&B albums. [6] His CD "Timothy Bloom" was released October 13, 2014. The video for the single "Stand in the Way" features an appearance by legend Herbie Hancock. He was also named VH-1 Soul You Oughta Know artist in October. [7] “If a woman's upset, you need to get this album and play it from top to bottom," said Bloom. "Get some candles, a little incense, get some bubble bath, some hot baby oil, and just play it out. Thank me later." [8]

In 2016, Timothy Released his EP "The Beginning" and the track Adam and Eve was featured in the Fox Television show APB.

In 2017, Timothy scored the film "Honor Up" which is executive produced by Kanye West.

Personal life

Raised by two preachers, Timothy was born in Texas but reared in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As a young boy, Timothy was only allowed to listen to gospel music. He grew up on artists like the Staples singers but one day he ran away to the car, turned on the radio. The first song he heard was "Lay Lady Lay" by Bob Dylan and this influenced his decision to become a secular musician. [9] He has a wide range of influences, including Bob Dylan, Prince, Jeff Buckley, Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix. [4] The North Carolina raised singer, songwriter and producer who plays piano, guitar, bass and drum now makes Los Angeles his home. [10]

Awards

Discography

SongAlbumArtistCreditsYear
Fallin'My World: Definitive collection Smokey Robinson songwriter, producer2005
Say ItBecause of You Ne-Yo producer2007
My World (Select Mix)Icons: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Smokey Robinson & The Miracles songwriter, producer2009
Let's Talk About ItBecoming Barack – Evolution of a Leader SoundtrackTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer2009
We're a WinnerBecoming Barack – Evolution of a Leader SoundtrackTimothy Bloomperformer2009
Your Love [12] Last to Train to Paris Diddy - Dirty Money songwriter, performer2010
All BackF.A.M.E. Chris Brown songwriter, producer2011
Til the End of Time ft. V. Bozeman The Budding RoseTimothy Bloom & V. Bozeman songwriter, producer, performer, musician2011
TabithaThe Budding RoseTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2011
PossibilitiesThe Budding RoseTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2011
This May BeThe Budding RoseTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2011
Til the End of Time ft. V. Bozeman SingleEP: Til the End of Time SingleTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2011
If This Could Be Love (DUET)If This Could Be Love (DUET)-SingleDionyzasongwriter, producer, performer, musician2013
In Full Bloom interludeTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Wooooooo!!!Timothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Stand in My WayTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
My Diamond [13] Timothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
A Long Time AgoTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Lay DownTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
The Morning AfterTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Rivers Run DeepTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Your FutureTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Underneath My SkinTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
I Hate UTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Live Without HerTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
InterAgainTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
For LoveTimothy BloomTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Stand in My WayStand in the Way singleTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Born AgainBorn AgainBobby Churchsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Hard LivingBorn AgainBobby Churchsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
We Came, We SawBorn AgainBobby Churchsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
I Got YouBorn AgainBobby Churchsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
Blood RainBorn AgainBobby Churchsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
The EnemyBorn AgainBobby Churchsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2014
How Do You Know?Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? K. Michelle songwriter, producer, musician2014
Dear SummerDear Summer SingleTabithasongwriter, producer2016
The Beginning (Work It Out)The BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Adam And EveThe BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Me and Myself ft. Maurice "Mobetta" Brown The BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Sweet Angel ft. Frédéric Yonnet The BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Howl at the MoonThe BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Nobody Does It ft. Lucy HartThe BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Still ft. Tallay RileyThe BeginningTimothy Bloomsongwriter, producer, performer, musician2016
Subway ArtDedicated To: Tish Hyman songwriter, producer2016 [14]

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