Timbaland is an acclaimed American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter born in 1972.
He was partially paralyzed for nine months after being accidentally shot at age 14, which led him to learn DJing with his left hand.
Timbaland's career skyrocketed after producing Aaliyah's hit album "One in a Million" in 1996.
Biography
Early Life
Timothy Zachery Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland, was born on March 10, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in a family with a strong community focus; his mother, Latrice, ran a homeless shelter, while his father, Garland Mosley, worked for Amtrak. Timbaland attended Salem High School in Virginia Beach, where he began to cultivate his passion for music. During his teenage years, he was known as "DJ Tim" and collaborated with rapper Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff. A significant event in his youth occurred when he was accidentally shot at the age of 14, which left him partially paralyzed for nine months. This challenging period led him to learn how to DJ using his left hand.
Career
Timbaland's career took off in the early 1990s when he was introduced to rapper Missy Elliott, who recognized his talent. He joined the Swing Mob record label, founded by DeVante Swing of Jodeci, where he produced tracks for various artists, including Aaliyah and Ginuwine. His breakthrough came in 1996 with Aaliyah's album "One in a Million" and Ginuwine's debut album "Ginuwine...the Bachelor." Timbaland's innovative production style, characterized by a unique rhythmic sound and the use of breakbeats, helped shape the sound of contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
Legacy
Timbaland is celebrated as a pivotal figure in the evolution of American R&B, particularly for his distinctive "stuttering kick-drums template." His influence extended internationally, impacting genres like UK garage and rave culture. He is credited with creating a rhythmic sound that introduced tension and release in music, which became a hallmark of his production style. Alongside other Virginia artists, Timbaland played a crucial role in establishing Virginia as a significant hub for hip-hop, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.
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Discography
Resurrection2026
- 1.Talking Dirty2:12
- 2.Hold It2:02
- 3.Priorities3:20
- 4.World on Fire3:23
- 5.Caught1:57
- 6.Sensitive1:10
- 7.Better Than She Can2:47
- 8.On Your Own1:52
- 9.Believer1:21
- 10.Main Attraction1:42
- 11.Mama’s Boy2:16
- 12.Belong to You2:25
- 13.Jittery3:27
TIMBO PROGRESSION2025
- 1.Kent's Bounce, Pt. 12:26
- 2.Kent's Bounce, Pt. 21:56
- 3.Motherland3:14
- 4.Lion's Roar2:46
- 5.KpanLogo Bounce3:04
- 6.Gahu Bounce3:52
- 7.Sabar Bounce2:05
- 8.Azonto Bounce2:24
- 9.Shaku Shaku2:53
- 10.Takamba3:36
Yellow2024
- 1.Far Away0:56
- 2.Solar Eye3:30
- 3.Feel Good3:10
- 4.Follow the Flow3:38
- 5.Winds of Change3:03
- 6.Dreams2:53
- 7.Simplicity3:27
- 8.Calling You Home3:43
- 9.At Night2:51
- 10.Equinox3:25
It's Your Night2019
- 1.It's Your Night5:56
- 2.Drop6:01
- 3.All Y'all3:57
- 4.Indian Carpet4:24
- 5.Party People5:18
- 6.People Like Myself4:38
- 7.Voicemail1:47
- 8.Serious3:47
- 9.Roll Out4:28
- 10.Love Me3:58
- 11.I Am Music3:59
- 12.Baby Bubba4:24
- 13.In Time3:41
- 14.Mr. Richards0:51
- 15.Considerate Brotha4:12
- 16.Best Club4:48
People Like Myself2018
- 1.Intro1:07
- 2.Drop6:01
- 3.All Y’all3:57
- 4.Its Your Night5:56
- 5.Indian Carpet4:24
- 6.Party People5:18
- 7.People Like Myself4:38
- 8.Voicemail1:47
- 9.Serious3:47
- 10.Roll Out4:28
- 11.Love Me3:58
- 12.Baby Bubba4:24
- 13.In Time3:41
- 14.Mr Richards0:51
- 15.Considerate Brotha4:12
- 16.Best Club4:48
- 17.I Am Music3:59
Can We Do It Again2018
- 1.Intro Straight Outta Virginia2:04
- 2.Cop That Shit3:33
- 3.That Shit Ain't Gonna Work3:58
- 4.Indian Flute3:22
- 5.Naughty Eye4:56
- 6.Can We Do It Again3:53
- 7.Throwback3:46
- 8.Hold Cutz4:24
- 9.I Got Luv 4 Ya4:08
Drop2018
- 1.Drop6:00
- 2.Beep Beep4:17
- 3.Up Jumps da' Boogie5:00
- 4.Clock Strikes4:51
- 5.15 After da' Hour4:08
- 6.Ms. Parker0:44
- 7.Luv 2 Luv U (remix)6:41
- 8.Luv 2 Luv U4:27
- 9.Smoke in da' Air4:17
- 10.Intro Buddha1:49
- 11.Peepin' my Style4:54
- 12.Written' Rhymes4:33
- 13.Deep in your Memory3:35
- 14.Clock Strikes (remix)3:43
- 15.Sex Beat (Interlude)1:45
- 16.Man Undercover4:41
- 17.Joy4:55
- 18.Up Jumps da' Boogie (remix)5:01
- 19.Feel it5:07
King Stays King2015
- 1.Get No Betta3:57
- 2.Shakin'2:56
- 3.Dem Jeans3:24
- 4.Frenemies3:47
- 5.Tables Turn4:00
- 6.Servin'4:05
- 7.Didn't Do It3:12
- 8.Callin' and Callin'3:02
- 9.Where You At2:31
- 10.Shawty4:24
- 11.This Me, Fuck It2:24
- 12.All I See Is You2:27
- 13.Drama Queen2:01
- 14.Go Ahead (Boo Boo Kitty)3:05
- 15.Drug Dealer2:27
- 16.You Held It Down3:54
- 17.On tha Way3:32
Timbaland: Greatest Beats, Vol. 12014
- 1.Serious3:47
- 2.Love Me3:58
- 3.Drop6:01
- 4.Baby Bubba4:24
- 5.Luv 2 Luv U (remix)6:41
- 6.Peepin’ My Style4:54
- 7.Deep in Your Memory3:35
- 8.All Y’all3:57
- 9.Party People5:18
- 10.Up Jumps Da’ Boogie5:00
- 11.I Am Music3:59
- 12.Roll Out4:28
- 13.Indian Carpet4:24
Timbaland: Greatest Beats, Vol. 22014
- 1.In Time3:41
- 2.Considerate Brotha4:12
- 3.Written’ Rhymes4:34
- 4.Clock Strikes (remix)3:43
- 5.Feel It5:07
- 6.Sex Beat (interlude)1:46
- 7.Deep in Your Memory3:35
- 8.3:30 in the Morning3:29
- 9.Talking on the Phone5:05
- 10.John Blaze4:00
- 11.Wit’ Yo’ Bad Self4:09
- 12.What Cha Know About This4:31
- 13.Keep It Real3:46
Timbaland Thursdays2011
- 1.All Yall3:14
- 2.Automatic2:53
- 3.Fack You2:48
- 4.Hot Mess3:46
- 5.I Won't Board This Plane4:20
- 6.Lil Apartment4:23
- 7.Mentally4:13
- 8.Not My Happiness2:55
- 9.Round da Way Tim (Dirty)3:02
- 10.Show Dat Bra3:48
- 11.Slow-Down3:40
- 12.8084:07
- 13.You Lied, You Cheated3:04
- 14.Covers Blown3:29
Shock Value II2009
- 1.Intro0:49
- 2.Carry Out3:52
- 3.Lose Control4:28
- 4.Meet in tha Middle4:01
- 5.Say Something4:01
- 6.Tomorrow in the Bottle5:28
- 7.We Belong to the Music4:27
- 8.Morning After Dark3:52
- 9.If We Ever Meet Again4:53
- 10.Can You Feel It4:44
- 11.Ease Off the Liquor5:58
- 12.Undertow4:22
- 13.Timothy Where You Been4:50
- 14.Long Way Down4:23
- 15.Marchin On (Timbo version)4:11
- 16.The One I Love4:34
- 17.Symphony4:21
Shock Value2007
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Remix & Soundtrack Collection2007
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The Future Of Party People2005
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Indecent Proposal2001
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Tim's Bio: From the Motion Picture: Life From da Bassment1998
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Greatest Remixes, Volume 1
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Promiscuous2006
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Wait a Minute2006
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We Need a Resolution2001
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Can't Nobody1999
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Get on the Bus1998
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Here We Come1998
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Lobster & Scrimp1998
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Label
- Record label
- Roc Nation
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Mosley Music Group
- Record label
- Interscope Records
- Record label
- Gamma
- Record label
- Def Jam Recordings
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Blackground Records
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
- Award
- Time 100
Groups
- Da Bassmentcurrent
- Surrounded by Idiotscurrent
- Timbaland & Magoocurrent
Similar artists
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: T. Mosley, Tim Mosley, Timberland, Timothy Mosley, Timothy Z. Mosley, Timothy Zachery Mosley
Timothy Zachery Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythmic style. In 2007, Entertainment Weekly stated that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him—from sultry, urban-edged R&B songstresses [...] to the art of incorporating avant-garde sounds into No. 1 hits." He has won four Grammy Awards from 22 nominations.
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