Timbaland's Interview with Billboard 🔵🔴 (2004)

If someone compiled a list of the most commercially successful and prolific producers in R&B/hiphop, Timbaland's name would likely be near the top of the list. In less than a decade, Timbaland (aka Tim Mosley) has amassed dozens of hit records as a producer and songwriter, He is also a performing artist, engineer, remixer and head of a record label, the Interscope-distributed BeatClub Records.

Timbaland has also worked with such top artists as Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Jay-Z, the late Aaliyah, Memphis Bleek, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake and Ginuwine. Also he has won numerous awards, Including songwriter Of the year in 2001 and 2003 at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards



He also received a Grammy Award nomination for album of the year for producing and engineering Elliott's 2003 Elektra album "Under Construction," Timbaland got his start in the music business in the early 1990s working with Jodeci member/producer DeVante Swing, He then formed music production group Da Bassment, whose members included Elliott, Ginuwine, Playa and Magoo. 

Stepping into the spotlight as a performing artist, Timbaland has recorded hit record as a solo act as well as part of a group, most notably in the duo Timbaland & Magoo, With his BeatClub label, Timbaland has been nurturing the careers of such artists as Bubba Sparxxx, Shelby Norman, Sebastian, Kiley Dean and Ms.Jade. Timbaland also made his mark in movies, as many of the hit songs he has produced and written have appeared on film soundtracks, Aaliyah's 2000 hit "Try Again'' which originally appeared on the "Romeo Must Die" Soundtrack, was the first song produced and co-written by Timbaland to reach No.1 on The Billboard Hot 100. Timbaland also previously scored a top 40 Hot 100 hit in 1998 with another Aaliyah soundtrack song "Are You That Somebody" from "Dr. Dolittle".

Even with all his success, Timbaland says he is planning to eventually to walk away from music business. He candidly tells Billboard why and provides other thoughts on the music industry.


What Are the biggest technology challenges facing music producers?
I don't think there's any technology right now that can challenge the producers who are good enough to do what they do, The ones who are the best can adapt to changes in technology.


Do you think producers are more important than artists, and how would you describe your producing style?

I think producers are bigger than the artists, We're responsible for the sound that they have. We give them direction and bring something out of the artists that they may not realize that they have. When I came [on the scene] I was one of the people who started bringing the attention back to producers. I bought the flavor back to the meal, and I opened a lot of the doors for artists and other producers, My producing style is this: "I am the music", The artist is the frontman for the producer.

You're a producer, songwriter, engineer, remixer, head of a record label and an artist, What are the most important things you've learned and which role is the most satisfying to you?

The most important thing I've learned is to always have that ambition to keep fresh and always challenge yourself. I'm always competing with myself. I spend most of my time making music, but I can't say what role is most important to me. It depends on how I'm feeling and what I'm doing at the time.

What are the biggest mistakes artists are making right now?

Just trying to flood the market with too much of themselves. When their record sales don't really match all the attention they get, that's when you know they're overexposed.

What's your biggest fear?

Not being hot anymore

What is going to be the most importnat music trend for 2004?

Whatever it is, I hope I can set it.

You've been quoted as saying that you want to walk away from Hip-Hop. Why?

It's not just Hip-Hop. I want to walk away from music, period. To me, the music business is too saturated, and there's too much politics with the record companies and radio. I'm not walking away right away, I'll probably do another Missy Elliott album, But there's too much going on with the [illegal] downloading and other problems in the music industry. And I've gotten bored with hip-hop. I'm about to totally change my whole image in 2004. It's going to shock people.

What motivates you?
Music. I love Music but nothing musically is motivating me right now. The world is changing and I'm getting older, I knew it was something when I started looking at B2K funny. As I think about it, I'm sure it's like how when we were young, people looked at Rakim. We're like those people now, the older generation. We're getting older. I like doing music but I don't like what's being said on top of the music. It's like all the images are the same old, same old. There's really no creativity, it's just a repeat, a cycle, it's all a bunch of bull crap.

You opened up a new club right?Yeah.. The Cherry Lounge.

What's your religion?
I'm Pentecostal. Church of God and Christ.

If you could change what the newcomers are doing in the industry, how would you?
I would tell them to go back and listen to real music, 70's and 80's music, something that ya'll young people don't know nothing about. Notice I said ya'll young people. Ya'll don't know nothing about it. Go back and study the art of where real music comes from. Feel me?.

Timbaland's Hottest Billboard Charts

It’s the song forever reminds you of a particular year – the summer hit. It’s the tune you can’t get out of your head, which greets you every time you pop into a store or work out at the gym, according to Billboard magazine, these are Timbaland's top summer jams of the past 15 years. 

1- on the week of June 17, 2000. "Try Again" By Aaliyah debuted on #1 in the US Billboard Hot 100, 
It also peaked at number one on the Hot 100 Airplay chart, "Try Again" Was the Official Soundtrack for The Movie "Romeo Must Die" AALIYAH

2- On 8 July 2006 "Promiscuous" By Nelly Furtado Feat Timbaland topped the Billboard Hot 100, and becoming her first number-one single. It spent six weeks at the top spot.. this sexy song was an international hit for the Canadian songstress. NELLY FURTADO

3- "SexyBack" By Justin Timberlake was commercially successful in the US. The single debuted at number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2006, Also its became Timberlake's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 from his Futuresex/Lovesounds album.The single spent seven consecutive weeks at the number-one position on the Hot 100.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

4- "My Love" was commercially successful in the United States. The single debuted at number #1 on Billboard Hot 100 November 11, 2006, "My Love" was certified Platinum by the RIAA on February 26 2007,and has sold 2,208,000 copies as of April 2013. 
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

5- The Song "Say It Right" By Nelly Furtado debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number #1

in February 2007, "Say It Right" was certified Platinum by the ARIA as A Platinum Single. 

NELLY FURTADO

6- "What Goes Around.../...Comes Around" was commercially successful in the US. The single debuted at number #1 on December 23, 2006 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 2007.

7- In the US, "Give It to Me" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending 24 February 2007 at number eighty-seven. The song slowly rose the chart for weeks until the week ending 21 April 2007, when the song ascended forty-one places, from forty-two, to Number One

TIMBALAND

8- "Apologize" was OneRepublic's breakout hit and first number one hit. In the US, "Apologize" peaked at number #2 on the the Billboard Hot 100, and became the third single from Shock Value to have topped the chart. It also became the album's first number one single on the Billboard Adult Top 40.

9- "The Way I Are" By Timbaland Feat Keri Hilson & D.O.E topped the chart In UK, the song debuted at number One on the UK Singles Chart on July 1, 2007 , becoming Timbaland's second Second Single following "Give It to Me". 

 10- "4 Minutes" By Madonna feat Justin Timberlake & Timbaland topped the chart In UK, the song debuted at number one on Billboard's European Hot 100 for four weeks.Overall, "4 Minutes" reached number one in 21 countries worldwide,  According to the Official Charts Company, it was the seventh best-selling song of 2008 and has sold 500,000 copies there.

Timbaland Joining Lifetime's Series "The Pop Game"

The upcoming show, from executive producers Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri, will follow the producer (born Timothy Mosley) as he guides aspiring vocalists and their parent-managers through challenges to test their skills. Each contestant will be vying for a spot on the super-producer’s imprint, Mosley Music Group.

Timbaland recently told Billboard of his motivation to get involved: 
"Being a mentor is what’s missing in music, It’s really artist development, and this is part of owning a record label. Now, everything is on the phone and everything is visual so I think this is the new way of showcasing artists. If I show you how the process is done, I think you’ll respect it more."

Timbo’s used to being around stars, and this show is no exception. Along with his team of writers and producers, acts like JoJo, Macy Gray, Nelly Furtado and Jordin Sparks will appear as special guests, helping hopefuls improve their vocals, image and onstage presence.

Timbaland, whose TV credits include Flashforward, Clash Time and Empire, also remembers his pre-fame days. In the early '90s, he was in a group called Surrounded by Idiots with Magoo and a then-unknown cousin named Pharrell Williams. Even at that time, Tim says he knew that they were "special." Now, he just wants to help put others in a similar position.

"When we were doing it, we just concentrated on ourselves," he recalls. "But when you do music, when you’re a trendsetter, and when people look up to you, you have a responsibly to go back and teach others. That’s my gift, going back and pointing out, 'You need to pay attention to this person.'"

For this series, Timbo’s asking viewers to keep their eyes on contestants like Ashlund Jade, Cravetay, Grant Landis, Ian Grey and Madysyn Rose, burgeoning acts with rising social media followings. Meanwhile, the budding stars are looking to soak up some of their’s mentor’s Grammy-winning wisdom.

"I feel like Timbaland was perfect for me," says Jade -- the youngest of the bunch at age 13. "That’s the exact style I want to go for in my career." Landis, the oldest contestant at 17, agrees: "I don’t know if there’s anyone better than him."

Just like his gleeful contestants, Timbaland is also excited for what’s to come. "All of these kids are like my kids," he says. Timbaland adds: "Music comes in all shapes and forms and I don’t know everything. I’m still learning. How I learn is from them, from the future coming up."

Produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment and Intuitive Entertainment, The Pop Game follows Lifetime’s success with The Rap Game. That series, led by Jermaine Dupri, is set to begin its third season Friday night (Jan. 13), while The Pop Game will premiere Feb. 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

A video posted by Timbo the King (@timbaland) on Jan 18, 2017 at 1:53am PST

Via Billboard 

Timbaland's Top Billboard Hits

according to Billboard magazine, these are Timbaland's top summer jams of the past 15 years.

Timbaland Honored At ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

Timbaland and Jay Z tied for songwriter of the year, and Sony/ATV claimed publisher of the year during the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards last evening (June 25).

Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, the 28^th annual ceremony also honored the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed ASCAP songs on the 2014 R&B, hip-hop, rap and gospel charts. Named top songs of the year: “Drunk in Love” written by Beyoncé, Jay Z and Timbaland (R&B/hip-hop), “Show Me” written by Jeremih and Kid Ink by Kid Ink (rap) and “I Can Only Imagine” written by Bart Millard (gospel). Collectively, Sony/ATV songwriters penned 24 of the most-performed songs.

Timbaland and an absent Jay Z tied with four songs apiece, including “Drunk in Love,” “Part II (on the Run)” and “Tom Ford.” Taking the stage, Timbaland prodded the audience to “give a round of applause for the thing we love to do -- music.” Adding that it’s not awards but the next generation of talent that excites him, the Empire tunesmith threw shout-outs to K. Michelle (“You can sing your ass off”) and Jeremih (“You’re a bad dude who can write your ass off”) as well as writers Mike Will Made It and Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels

“Music isn’t about hating but congratulating,” continued Timbaland, who also noted that Missy Elliott (“my rock”) will be returning with new music in July. “We’ve got to join together. All the young artists need to work together, not against each other, and make magic.”

Hungarian Singer Sues Beyonce For Sampling ''Drunk in Love''

Power couple Beyonce and Jay Z, and producer Timbaland allegedly ripped off 

a Hungarian singer Monika Miczura‘s song and sampled it in “Drunk in Love” 

without her permission,

via TMZ:

Monika Miczura, aka Mitsou, says Bey, Jay and producer Timbaland pilfered a Roma folk song she recorded in 1995, then used it for the first 13 seconds of the hit song.

Mitsou says she never gave them permission, but even worse, her song is about hopelessness yet Beyonce used it “to evoke foreign eroticism alongside the sexually intense lyrics.” 

Mitsou says the 3 amigos bastardized her song — “Bajba, Bajba Pelem” — by digitally manipulating her voice with Auto-Tune and various cuts.

She wants damages and is also asking a judge to prohibit anyone from playing the song as long as it has her voice.

If that’s truly Monika’s voice and Monika’s recording, she might have a case on her hands. What do you think?

Listen to it below: