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Timothy Bloom | |
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Birth name | Timothy Bloom |
Also known as | Keys |
Born | El Paso, Texas, US |
Origin | Fayetteville, North Carolina |
Genres | R&B, soul, rock |
Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Instruments | Guitar, piano, drums, bass |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Beyond The Sky Music, Interscope, Capitol Records |
Website | www |
Awards: Grammy Award |
Timothy Bloom [1] is a two time Grammy Award winning American alternative soul singer-songwriter and record producer.
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.
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]
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Song | Album | Artist | Credits | Year |
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Fallin' | My World: Definitive collection | Smokey Robinson | songwriter, producer | 2005 |
Say It | Because of You | Ne-Yo | producer | 2007 |
My World (Select Mix) | Icons: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles | songwriter, producer | 2009 |
Let's Talk About It | Becoming Barack – Evolution of a Leader Soundtrack | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer | 2009 |
We're a Winner | Becoming Barack – Evolution of a Leader Soundtrack | Timothy Bloom | performer | 2009 |
Your Love [12] | Last to Train to Paris | Diddy - Dirty Money | songwriter, performer | 2010 |
All Back | F.A.M.E. | Chris Brown | songwriter, producer | 2011 |
Til the End of Time ft. V. Bozeman | The Budding Rose | Timothy Bloom & V. Bozeman | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2011 |
Tabitha | The Budding Rose | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2011 |
Possibilities | The Budding Rose | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2011 |
This May Be | The Budding Rose | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2011 |
Til the End of Time ft. V. Bozeman Single | EP: Til the End of Time Single | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2011 |
If This Could Be Love (DUET) | If This Could Be Love (DUET)-Single | Dionyza | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2013 |
In Full Bloom interlude | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Wooooooo!!! | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Stand in My Way | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
My Diamond [13] | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
A Long Time Ago | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Lay Down | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
The Morning After | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Rivers Run Deep | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Your Future | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Underneath My Skin | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
I Hate U | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Live Without Her | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
InterAgain | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
For Love | Timothy Bloom | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Stand in My Way | Stand in the Way single | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Born Again | Born Again | Bobby Church | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Hard Living | Born Again | Bobby Church | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
We Came, We Saw | Born Again | Bobby Church | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
I Got You | Born Again | Bobby Church | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
Blood Rain | Born Again | Bobby Church | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
The Enemy | Born Again | Bobby Church | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2014 |
How Do You Know? | Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? | K. Michelle | songwriter, producer, musician | 2014 |
Dear Summer | Dear Summer Single | Tabitha | songwriter, producer | 2016 |
The Beginning (Work It Out) | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Adam And Eve | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Me and Myself ft. Maurice "Mobetta" Brown | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Sweet Angel ft. Frédéric Yonnet | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Howl at the Moon | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Nobody Does It ft. Lucy Hart | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Still ft. Tallay Riley | The Beginning | Timothy Bloom | songwriter, producer, performer, musician | 2016 |
Subway Art | Dedicated To: | Tish Hyman | songwriter, producer | 2016 [14] |
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