Tim's Bio

• Artist: Timbaland
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• Release Date: November 24, 1998
• Total Time: 76:56
• Type: Contains explicit content
• Genre: Rap

Review

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 ("Lobster & Scrimp"). Though his trademark style of stuttered beats and obtuse samples is probably best witnessed on singles by Missy Elliott and Aaliyah, Tim's Bio is a solid introduction to the talents of hip-hop's best young producer of the late '90s. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Intro (Lyrics)		Timbaland	(1:08)
I Get It On (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley, Sean Carter	Timbaland	(4:44)
To My (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley, Donnie Lewis, Nas	Skillz, Timbaland, Nas	(3:44)
Here We Come	Paul Webster, Melvin Barcliff, Tim Mosley, Missy Elliott	Missy Elliott, Timbaland	(4:21)
Wit' Yo' Bad Self	Tim Mosley, Skillz	Skillz	(4:09)
Lobster & Scrimp (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley, Sean Carter	Timbaland, Jay-Z	(4:53)
What Cha Know About This	Tim Mosley, Mocha	Babe Blue, Mocha	(4:31)
Can't Nobody (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley, John Arrias	Timbaland, 1 Life 2 Live	(4:25)
What Cha Talkin' About	Melvin Barcliff, Tim Mosley, Stephen Garrett	Timbaland	(4:33)
Put 'Em On	Stephen Garrett, Tim Mosley	Yoshamine, Timbaland	(4:39)
Fat Rabbit (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley	Ludacris	(4:57)
Who Am I	Tim Mosley, Twista	Twista	(4:16)
Talking on the Phone	Tim Mosley, Missy Elliott	Kelly Price	(5:04)
Keep It Real (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley, Elgin Lumpkin, Stephen Garrett	Timbaland, Ginuwine	(4:00)
John Blaze	Missy Elliott	Missy Elliott, Aaliyah	(4:00)
Birthday	Steve Garrett, Tim Mosley	Playa	(4:41)
3:30 in the Morning	Tim Mosley, Missy Elliott	Virginia Williams	(3:30)
Outro		Timbaland	(1:13)
Bringin' It (Lyrics)	Tim Mosley	Timbaland	(4:08)

Credits

Mocha (Vocals (Background)), Timbaland (Producer), Virginia Williams (Vocals (Background)), Lisa Smith (Vocals (Background)), Drew Coleman (Assistant), Missy Elliott (Vocals (Background)), Senator Jimmy D (Engineer), Kelly Price (Vocals (Background)), Crowds (Vocals (Background)), Nas (Performer), Kelly Price (Performer), Ginuwine (Vocals (Background)), 1 Life 2 Live (Vocals (Background)), Todd Wachsmuth (Assistant), Devon Kirkpatrick (Assistant), Timbaland (Mixing), Darryl Pearson (Vocals (Background)), Michael Benabib (Photography), Ginuwine (Performer), Skillz (Performer), Twista (Performer), Virginia Williams (Performer), Twista (Vocals (Background)), Jimmy Douglass (Mixing), Timbaland (Vocals (Background)), Tameka Foster (Stylist), Nas (Vocals (Background)), 1 Life 2 Live (Performer), Missy Elliott (Producer), Bill Pettaway (Guitar), Babe Blue (Vocals (Background)), Barry Hankerson (Executive Producer), Mocha (Performer), Aaliyah (Vocals (Background)), Aaliyah (Performer), Yoshamine (Vocals (Background)), Nisan Stewart (Drums), Jay-Z (Performer), Babe Blue (Performer), Jomo Hankerson (Executive Producer), Jay-Z (Vocals (Background)), Yoshamine (Performer), Timbaland (Executive Producer), Jim Caruana (Assistant)