Attitude

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Attitude
In Atlanta, Georgia in May 2008.
Background information
Birth name	Timothy Clayton
Origin	Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, songwriter, producer
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Records
Associated acts	Timbaland, Bubba Sparxxx, Nelly Furtado

Attitude (born Timothy Clayton) is an American rapper, songwriter, and producer. He is currently signed to Warner Bros. Records.

Biography

Timothy Clayton was raised in a western suburb of Birmingham, Alabama in the community of Brighton. Attitude's teen years involved several trips in and out of jail . In between stints, he developed an interest for hip-hop - which, in the absence of a music industry presence in the Birmingham area, was nourished with the mainstream offerings from Miami, Atlanta, and New York. As a result, Attitude developed a style that held true to his southern upbringing, but was greatly influence by the East Coast lyrically. He started Centa Street Records with partner Wade Summerville, determined to develop Alabama's young talent. In addition to allowing him to release his first album Serious Times in 1997.

Attitude's search for talent led him to a friendship with Bubba Sparxxx that would take his career to the next step. Since their introduction, Attitude has toured with Sparxxx and appeared on his critically acclaimed second album Deliverance. The close relationship also lead Attitude to work with hip hop producer Timbaland, who signed him to the fledgling Beat Club Records imprint. Unfortunately, the label folded despite having over half an album's worth of music recorded.

He joined Warner Bros. Records's roster on January 9, 2007. His Warner debut album is set for a 2009 release. Producers are expected to be Timbaland, Danja, The Runners, Justice League, DJ Toomp, Drumma Boy, David Banner.

Discography

Albums

• Serious Times (July 1, 1996)
• T.I.M. (Time Is Money) (TBA, 2009)

Mixtapes

• Magic City Classic Vol. 1 (w/DJ Bobby Black - 2005)
• Key 2 Da Streets Vol. 1 (w/DJ Wally Sparks - 2006)
• Key 2 Da Streets Vol. 2: My State Of Mind (w/DJ Smallz - 2007)
• King Of The Hill

Single/Featured releases

2003

• "Do Whut You Do"
• "Tell Me Ya Wit It"
• "Valet" (featuring Dirty Ken)
• "Cranky Up" (Bubba Sparxxx featuring Attitude & Dirty Ken)
• "Band Leader" (Bubba Sparxxx featuring Timbaland & Attitude)
• "Reinfected" (Bubba Sparxxx featuring Ricky Rucker & Attitude)
• "Leavin'" (Timbaland & Magoo featuring Attitude)
• "Lights Out" (Timbaland & Magoo featuring Attitude & Bubba Sparxxx)

2004

• "All By Myself"
• "Stomped Out" (Sebastian featuring Attitude & Petey Pablo)
• "Warrant" (Bubba Sparxxx featuring Attitude & Timbaland)

2005

• "Mean Walk" (featuring Six-Two & Timbaland)
• "Play The Game How It Go"
• "Litz Git Hygh" (featuring Six-Two & Timbaland)
• "Get Up (You Ain't Crazy)"

2006

• "Afraid" (Nelly Furtado featuring Attitude)
• "1st Things 1st" (produced by Tec Beatz)
• "Right Quick" (produced by Chris Flame)

2007

• "Role Models" (Rich Boy featuring David Banner & Attitude)
• "Kill Yourself" (Timbaland featuring Sebastian & Attitude)
• "Hello" (Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson & Attitude)
• "When I Roll Up" Attitude

2008

• "Man Right Here" (produced by Danjahandz)
• "This Time Next Year" (produced by Fuego)

2009

• "I Be Like" (produced by Drumma Boy)
• "Break Your Heart" (produced by Hit-Boy)
• "Bigger Than Rap" (featuring Petey Pablo)" (produced by The Runners)

Writing credits

• "N 2 Da Music" by Timbaland & Magoo featuring Brandy
• "That Shit Ain't Gonna Work" by Timbaland & Magoo
• "Can We Do It Again" by Timbaland & Magoo
• "Hold On" by Timbaland & Magoo
• "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland
• "Good Things" by Rich Boy featuring Polow da Don & Keri Hilson
• "Get Buck" by Young Buck
• "Oh Timbaland" by Timbaland
• "Bounce" by Timbaland featuring Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott& Justin Timberlake
• "Give It to Me" by Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
• "Come & Get Me" by Timbaland featuring 50 Cent & Tony Yayo
• "Boardmeeting" by Timbaland featuring Magoo
• "Throw It On Me" by Timbaland featuring The Hives
• "Time" by Timbaland featuring She Wants Revenge
• "Come Around" by Timbaland featuring M.I.A.
• "Get The Feeling" by The Dey
• "Booty Bangs" by Jessi Malay
• "Hello" by Timbaland Ft. Keri Hilson
• "Step Back" by Eve Ft. Timbaland
• "Lost In Love" by I-15
• "Carry Out" By Timbaland Ft. Justin Timberlake
• "Meet In The Middle" by Timbaland Ft. Brandy A/K/A Bran'Nu
• "Say Something" by Timbaland Ft. Drake
• "Tomorrow In A Bottle" by Timbaland Ft. Chad Kroeger
• "Can You Feel It" by Timbaland Ft. Esthero
• "Ease Off The Liqour" by Timbaland
• "Timothy Where You Been" by Timbaland Ft. Jet
• "Symphony" by Timbaland Ft. DOE, Bran'Nu, Attitude

Awards/Accolades

• 2006 Billboard Music Awards - "Pop 100 Single of the Year" - "Promiscuous"
• 2007 ASCAP POP Awards Most Performed Song - "Promiscuous"
• 2007 Grammy Nomination - Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals - "Promiscuous"
• 2008 ASCAP POP Awards Most Performed Song - "Give It To Me"
• 2008 Grammy Nomination - Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals - "Give It To Me"

References

• Attitude at Allmusic

External links

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• Attitude at MySpace
• Official website