The Thomas Crown Chronicles

We've Moved!!

2007-04-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

Well everyone it's with great excitement that I announce The Chronicles has moved but not too far rather we got an upgrade and are a .com now. Here's a link to the new Thomas Crown Chronicles Please make sure to bookmark it for the future.

EDIT: If that link doesn't work try this direct link:

thomascrownchronicles.blogspot.com (no "the")

This site will now be considered the The Chronicles Archives and will still be available for anyone to look through and gather whatever Timbo info they may need.

Lookin' forward to seeing you all over at the new site. Thanks as always for the support!
-Boogie

Do you know what today is?

2007-04-03T18:02:00.000-07:00

It's Shock Value day, did everyone go out like good fans and buy a copy? I did and have been listening to it non stop. I have to say it's a grower. At first I was like "naa I ain't feelin' it" but now as the hours go by, I'm starting to like it.

How about for everyone else, do you like it? I know there was a leak awhile ago but has your opinion about it changed at all? I'm really diggin' "Bombay" and "Miscommunication" I'm really happy to see Hannon's name on a co-production as well but we'll go into the liner notes on another post.

Hope ya'll copped the album to give our man Timbo support. The Chronicles team (myself included) will be giving their reviews shortly so stay tuned. In the meantime look for a small change tomorrow here on The Chronicles....

Happy Shock Value Day! :D
-Boogie

Timbaland announces his 2nd single

2007-04-03T13:12:00.000-07:00

I won't ruin it for ya'll, I'll just let you watch:

2nd single announcement

So how do ya'll feel about the news?
-Boogie

Allhiphop talks with Timbo

2007-04-03T13:05:00.000-07:00

"AllHipHop.com: The music took a big leap over the last two years. What prompted this change on your part?

Timbaland: My sound is always changing, so I can’t pinpoint myself. Once I think someone’s got it, I’ll change it up and that happens all the time. I don’t try to do that; it just comes natural to me. Sometimes I don’t like my sound, it’s just nagging to me, sometimes I’m just like "This is trash," but that’s just me being a hard critic."

Full Article

Props to Claire for the info!
-Boogie

Timstrumental of the Week

2007-04-03T04:52:00.000-07:00

OK, last week I dropped Tim & Mag's official first single, Czar went and threw up HERE WE COME, the 1st single off TIM'S BIO, so in continuing that theme here goes the 1st 'street' single off INDECENT PROPOSAL. DROP mighta been the first video, but about a year before the cd dropped, this was pegged as the jumpoff, promo and vinyl were shipped....I cannot believe this song aint take off!

ROLL OUT featured Petey Pablo (before RAISE UP stardom) and Sebastian. Tim - on his verse made his voice sound the way it did way back when on that Jodeci track from '93, and Magoo? He keeps it Magoo.

This is a classic to me, I like how it sounded different too. Everynow and then Tim will be doin a 'signature' sound (like MY LOVE/ICE BOX/ANONYMOUS/SEXYBACK/WAY I ARE), and just when you expectin something else along those lines, BAM!...comes that left hook right outta nowhere. ROLL OUT was just that typa track.

Timbaland & Magoo//ROLL OUT timstrumental

BossPlayya

Timbo talks more with Seacrest

2007-04-02T18:21:00.000-07:00

Here's a short interview Tim did with Ryan Seacrest. He talks about his album and more Brittany Spears ambitions. A come back album? All Timbo? Hmmmm

-Boogie

Bjork "Earth Intruders" Snippet and News

2007-04-02T12:16:00.000-07:00

Here is what has reported to be Bjork's first single off her new album Volta, "Earth Intruders" produced by Timbaland. What do ya'll think? Personally, I can't make a judgement call off of 10 seconds of a track but it's good to at least know what Tim & Bjork have been cookin' up.

The track will be released as a digitally downloadable single on April 9th according to her website and if you haven't seen it yet here is the cover art for Volta.

Definitely looking forward to this. Thanks to Hypnotic for the snippet.

-Boogie

T.I. and Slim Thug talk Timbaland

2007-04-02T11:50:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of interviews with T.I. and Slim Thug talking a little bit about working with Timbaland:

T.I. Full Interview

".....Other characters slated to guest on the disc include Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Ciara, Akon, Tweet, and R. Kelly — not to mention Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, T.I.'s partners on the Grammy-winning smash "My Love."

Full Article

"....Last week, Slim — on the phone from Dallas, where he was in the studio with another VA super-producer, Timbaland — revealed that he was never signed to Star Trak in the first place."

Great read on that Slim Thug article. I always thought he was on Star Trek. Big thanks to Barrie from Entertainment Weekly and my man Roderick for the articles!

-Boogie

Shock Value Contest!!

2007-04-01T18:19:00.000-07:00

Get featured on the largest fan collage ever and be seen by many!

This is what you have to do. Please read carefully.

Purchase Timbaland Presents Shock Value, which drops this Tuesday in stores. We understand some of you may have ordered or will order online so you have 7 days from Tuesday until this contest ends.

Take a photograph of yourself holding up the CD. You can use any pose you like. No bootleg cds that you bought from the man on the train, no pictures of you in Walmart holding up the cd. No borrowing your friends copy and having both of you in the photo. None of that. You must BUY the album. No self-promotion in the photo please this is not a slick chance for you to get stardom.

Anything that is sent that contains any of the above will be disqualified. Along with the photo, send your first name or nickname and your location.

The people who send their photograph to Shockvalue@timbotheking.com within the 7 days of the album dropping, you will be featured on a giant collage that will be placed on my page, as well as on Timbaland's site timbotheking.com. There is a chance it may also be featured in a Blog on Timbaland's myspace if there is enough response.

-From Timbalandchick

Let's do this ya'll!!
-Boogie

NY Times Review of Shock Value

2007-04-01T18:13:00.000-07:00

Definitely a solid review:

"Even when he doesn’t have the microphone, Timbaland often overshadows whoever does. He’s not one of those musical therapists who make singers sound more like themselves. On the contrary, he prides himself on challenging his clients. They have to find a way to work around his weird beats. (Many of his productions don’t really make sense until you hear them a few times; he loves songs that sound wrong at first.) His music isn’t predictable, but it’s definitely recognizable. In that sense he’s among the most assertive pop producers of all time."

Full Article

Props to Macedes for the link!
-Boogie

Czar's Sample of the Week

2007-03-30T18:18:00.000-07:00

What's up Tim stans? It's Friday, and that means another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week. Now, I know I've been gone for a couple of weeks, but I'm back and here to stay.

It's the last Friday in March, and since March marks the month of Tim's birth, this week's installment are all samples from Tim/Tim & Magoo albums. And since I've been gone for two weeks, I'm showcasing three samples this week, which all come from TV show or movie themes.

First off is "Here We Come" off the classic Tim's Bio album. The track samples the famous theme song from "Spiderman." Now, a few years ago, I heard a story of how "Here We Come" came about. The way the story goes is that there was a girl humming the Spiderman theme song in studio builiding. Tim heard her humming the tune, and brought her in the studio to record it. He then just layed down the drums and bassline, and out came "Here We Come." If you listen to the "Here We Come Timstrumental," you can tell that the person doing the theme song isn't Tim, Missy, or Magoo, so there might be some validity to the story.

Second sample that I'm going to showcase is "We at it Again" off the Romeo Must Die Soundtrack. The main guitar samples the theme song from a 1960s spy/science fiction British TV show called "The Prisoner." No story behind "We at it Again," except Tim has done a million different versions of the track (I think we're at 6 versions and counting). I love the way Tim sampled the track!

The last Tim sample for this week is "Naughty Eye" from the thrid Tim and Magoo album, Under Construction Part 2. This might be my favorite track from the album. It samples the theme from the 1907s movie, "The Girl from Petrovka" Now, there is a story behind "Naughty Eye." Tim actually did not sample the theme song from the movie or the soundtrack. Instead, Tim sampled a break beat sample compilation that featured the theme song on one of its series.

So that's it for this week. I hope you enjoyed the samples for this week, and check back next week for another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week.

Peace,
Czar

Danja News

2007-03-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

It's Nick here with your weekly Danja fix. First, the news. Danja's song on T.I.'s newest is titled "Tell 'Em I Said That."

I decided to take a page from J-Boogie's book and start a little conspiracy theory: Danja's ghost-productions. Liner notes for Danja tracks read like this: "Danjahandz Muzik (All rights o/b/o itself and Danjahandz Muzik adm. by W.B.M. Nysuc Corp.) (SESAC)." SESAC, his publishing company, tells me some interesting stuff. First of all, it lists some unreleased Justin Timberlake and Katharine McPhee songs:

L'ARC EN CIEL
Publishers:
Danjahandz Muzik
(i) Tennman Tunes
(i) Virginia Beach
W B M Music Corp
(i) W B Music Corp
Writers:
Floyd Nathaniel Hills
(i) Justin Timberlake
(i) Tim Mosley
SESAC Work Number:
6251771

and

DON'T TELL ME
Publishers:
(i) Bootleggers Stop
Danjahandz Muzik
Jahqae Joints
(i) Lily Dog Music
(i) Universal Music Publ
Universal-PolyGram Intl T
W B M Music Corp
Writers:
Bale'wa M Muhammad
(i) Candice Clotiel Nelson
Floyd Nathaniel Hills
(i) Katharine McPhee
SESAC Work Number:
6317482

and these two strange songs with seemingly no artist, but the same writing team as Katharine McPhee's:

TAKE ME THERE
Publishers:
Danjahandz Muzik
(i) Street Lyrics Publishing
W B M Music Corp
(i) W B Music Corp
Writers:
(i) Corte Ellis
Floyd Nathaniel Hills
SESAC Work Number:
6305150

SOME TYPE OF WAY
Publishers:
(i) Bootleggers Stop
Danjahandz Muzik
(i) Interior Music Corp.
Jahqae Joints
(i) Songs Of Universal, Inc.
(i) Universal MCA Music Publi
Universal-PolyGram Intl T
Writers:
Bale'wa M Muhammad
(i) Candice Clotiel Nelson
(i) David Morris
Floyd Nathaniel Hills
SESAC Work Number:
6247800

But that's beside the point. SESAC lists Danja as a writer of Utada's "Exodus '04", "Let Me Give You My Love", and "Wonder Bout" and Jennifer Lopez's "He'll Be Back." It doesn't list Xzibit's "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)", but Tim does shout him out at the end of the song. Finally, SESAC lists this song under Danja's repertoire:

GET DOWN
Publishers:
Danjahandz Muzik
(i) UNKNOWN
(i) Virginia Beach
Writers:
Floyd Nathaniel Hills
(i) Timothy Mosely
(i) Unaffiliated
SESAC Work Number:
6016710

Sounds like N.O.R.E.'s "Get Down (Ooou Ooou)" to me. What do y'all think?

Tim to produce Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Collabo

2007-03-28T14:27:00.000-07:00

****Timbaland will produce a remake of the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic "You're All I Need To Get By" featuring Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. The song was originally a Motown hit back in 1968 and was re-made more recently by Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige.

The threesome will head into a Los Angeles area recording studio this week to record the Spears/Timberlake duet that will appear on Spears new album.

Earlier this month, Timbaland approached Justin to plead for him to help propel Britney back to the top of the charts.

He said: "I feel her pain, it really bothers me. I asked Justin, 'How would you feel about me working with Britney? Would you do it with me?' He said he would."

A source said: "Britney was extremely touched that Justin had been in contact. Going into the studio is Justin's way of helping her get better."

Britney checked out of Malibu's Promises rehab centre last week. Shortly before she was admitted, she shocked the showbiz world with her bizarre behavior which included shaving her head****

Source

I'm interested in hearing what Tim does with the beat. It'll be hard to top the RZA produced Method Man & Mary J joint from back in the day. Props to Big A as always!

-Boogie

Vote for Tim's next single

2007-03-27T17:17:00.000-07:00

The New Media Department at Interscope wants to know which track is generating the most buzz off Tim's new album and this is where we the fans come in. They want to know our opinions about what we think the 2nd single should be. They are leaning towards "Release" but still want to get feedback from the fans.

So let us know what ya'll are feeling and I will pass it on to Interscope. Yes this is for real and yes your opinions do matter and so let us know!

-Boogie

Shock Value Bonus Tracks!!

2007-03-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

Just when you heard it all from Shock Value, Tim brings another hot BANGER! Hoping we hear a lot more from M.I.A and Tim.

"Come Around" (Fixed Link)

Listen to the breakdown!! DAMN!! That chanting sample in the background I expect Czar to identify real soon HAAH!

"Hello"

SO SMOOOTH! If this doesn't prove that Keri's the next big thing, I don't know what does. Attitude lettin' 'em know why Warner Brothers givin' him his shine. Definitely an ol' school Tim track reminiscent of the Playa days.

Props to Nick for this, The Chronicles team is on it!

-Boogie

2 More Articles on Tim

2007-03-27T16:33:00.000-07:00

Check out this Village Voice Article

Pretty harsh review I have to say. I have to wonder if people really listen to Tim, really know his music or just look up past articles about his other productions and write them down. Bubba wasn't a pawn yet Ms. Jade was? Come on! Tim's music is definitely not for everyone and his current pop wolrd conquest also doesn't sit well with people but listen to the man, he's making music for fun, dude is happy he's not worried about what music is supposed to sound like, he never has been.

Also check this USA Today Article

"Scott is not really in my league," Timbaland says. "I don't dislike him. I like him, but as a producer he can't see me. He don't have a fan base like I've got."

Damn!

-Boogie

Tim on "Heavy Rotation"

2007-03-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

From MTV Mixtape Monday 'Hood Heavy Rotation:

Redman (featuring E3) - "Fire"
Stimuli - "Look at U"
Timbaland (featuring Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott) - "Bounce"
Lil' Flip - "Single Mother"
Yung Berg - "Sexy Lady"
The Alliance featuring Fabo - "Tattoo"
Young Jonez - "Get Up Out My Face"
Redman - "Gimme One"
KRS-One and Marley Marl - "Hip-Hop Lives"
Timbaland (featuring Keri Hilson) - "Miscommunication"
Lil Wayne - "Imagine"

Tim ain't messin' around. That "Bounce" joint is nuts! And Keri did her thing on "Miscommunication"

Source

-Boogie

Timberlake & Timbo extend tour!

2007-03-27T16:14:00.000-07:00

****Jive recording artist Justin
Timberlake has added additional dates to his critically lauded 2007
FutureSex/LoveShow. The tour powered by Verizon Wireless and sponsored in
part by Dell will return to North America with an additional 15 dates. The
2nd leg of the North American tour will kick off August 6th in Justin's
home state of Tennessee.
The 2nd leg of the North American tour is being promoted by AEG Live
and includes a special appearance by super producer Timbaland.

Date City Venue

August-6 Memphis, TN FedExForum

August-7 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center

August-10 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden

August-13 East Rutherford, NJ Continental Airlines Arena

August-15 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

August-18 Montreal Bell Centre

August-20 Toronto Air Canada Centre

August-25 Winnipeg MTS Centre

September-1 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay

September-5 Vancouver GM Place

September-7 Portland, OR Rose Garden

September-8 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

September-10 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena

September-12 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

September-16 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

Source

I'm going to try and go to the one in Portland!
-Boogie

Timbaland & The WWE

2007-03-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

***WWE and Timbaland join forces
By Kara A. Medalis
Written: March 26, 2007

World Wrestling Entertainment is pleased to officially announce it has signed a deal to work with Timbaland, the world-famous record producer, song writer, rapper and huge WWE fan. Timbaland is an avid WWE Divas fan, and has big plans to use some of the Sexiest Women in Television in his next video. (No word yet on which lucky Divas will film with Timbaland.)

“WWE is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Timbaland. We promise the Divas will help make Timbaland the hottest music video ever,” said Kristin Prouty, WWE’s Vice President of Entertainment Relations.

Timbaland’s second solo album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value, will be released worldwide April 3 on Interscope Records. The album’s first single, titled “Give It To Me,” features two of today’s hottest acts, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. Known for working with fellow major artists, Timbaland’s other special guests on Timbaland Presents Shock Value include The Hives, Fall Out Boy, 50 Cent, She Wants Revenge and Elton John.*****

Source

I don't know what to say it all this hhah!
-Boogie

Timstrumental of the Week

2007-03-26T21:21:00.000-07:00

Things are heatin' up this week. Most fans have either downloaded it already or are gettin ready to stake out their local retailers for it. The new TIMBALAND album. So on the eve of the cd comin out, I tought it would be fitting to take it back to Timbaland's first official release as an artist.

UP JUMPS DA BOOGIE by Magoo & Timbaland. Yeah...that's how it was on the single's cover and in Billboard Magazine when they first came out...Magoo before Tim.
Tim was on a hot streak, following the Aaliyah, Ginuwine & Missy albums, plus he had hit records with SWV and Total charting.
10 years on the song still sounds crazy, I dare you not to get all "bobbleheaded" to this track. Here's hopin' Timmy will still be droppin gems 10 years from now.

Magoo & Timbaland//UP JUMPS DA BOOGIE timstrumental

BossPlayya

Redman "Put It Down" Video

2007-03-25T15:01:00.001-07:00

His first single!

Don Vito!

Respect,
Boogie

Tim article from OnSmash

2007-03-25T14:45:00.000-07:00

Check out the article:

Page 1

Page 2

Page 3

Page 4

Page 5

Pretty much the samee info we all know about Tim though I liked the part at the end about hearing Kelis in the next studio over. Too bad about Jay Z's "Ain't I" I think Tim was misquoted saying he was "disappointed in Jay" I think it was more he was dissapointed the track didn't make the cut. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it, the leak can't be too far away. Props to Intro for this!

Respect,
Boogie

You think you know your Timbo?

2007-03-25T13:54:00.000-07:00

So you're a Timbo fan right? Maybe even a Tim stan? But how well do you think you really know him? Favorite food? Color? Who he's worked with? Well take this quiz and find out.

Now I thought I was a Timbo stan for sure but there were a couple on the quiz that I missed so a groupie I shall be. Now if it was all about Tim's music that might be a different story. They may have to include "mega-stalker" as a possible outcome.

Let us know how ya'll did! Props to TimboFan for the link.

Respect,
Boogie

Coldplay's next album

2007-03-25T13:34:00.000-07:00

We've read the interviews, we've heard all about the mutual respect they have for one another, we've heard the callabos thus far, but now it is official: Timbaland will produce Coldpaly's next album!

**** Coldplay have hired Timbaland to produce their new album.

The British band have asked the American hip-hop mogul to take the helm on their upcoming fourth LP and help them come up with a fresh sound.

Timbaland is thrilled the group, fronted by Chris Martin, have chosen him to be their producer and insists he cannot wait to get "into their heads".

He said: "I will try to get into their heads, to see what they thinking about. I will just try to figure out how they are feeling. And if they are feeling a certain way, I will go by that. It's more about everyday life then it is about music."

Timbaland has worked with some of the biggest names in pop, including Missy Elliott, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy.

He masterminded Justin Timberlake's worldwide hit album FutureSex/LoveSounds and also produced Nelly Furtado's singles Promiscuous and Maneater.

Chris co-wrote Nelly's song All Good Things (Come to an End) with the Canadian singer, Timbaland and Nate 'Danja' Hills.

He originally recorded backing vocals on the track but his record label EMI allegedly stopped the version from being released.

- BANG! SHOWBIZ**** Source

Props to Trill for the link!

Respect,
Boogie

Timbaland & Bobby Valentino

2007-03-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

We've all heard the Timbo produced first single called "Anonymous" but did you know Tim also produced another track for Bobby Valentino called "Rear View"? Slated to be his second single let's hope Tim brings the heat with it. I wasn't too impresed with "Anonymous" it sounds too much like "My Love" None the less it's good to see these two working together. To read the full article click here.

Now speaking of Bobby V and Timbaland, did you know Bobby V used to be a part of the group Mista? And that their second album had production by Timbo? No one has ever heard this unreleased album so I'm sure it's sitting in the Timbo vault along with all the unrelased goodies. Read more here.

Props as always to Big A for the links!

Respect,
Boogie

D.O.E "Piano Man" Video

2007-03-23T15:26:00.001-07:00

Respect,
Boogie

The Shock Value Leak

2007-03-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

Yes Shock Value has leaked as of yesterday. You can easily find the link if you look around the net but it will not be posted here on The Chronicles. Personally, I'm still holding out until the 3rd but word is "Bounce" is incredible. I have had the chance to listen to "Miscommunication" which is simply amazing, Keri's voice is magic.

I hope all of you will show Tim some love come next Tusday and buy the album. Actually I don't even need to say that, I know it's a given ya'll big time fans!

If you have heard the album, tell us what you think in the comment section.

Respect,
Boogie

Nephew & Timbaland

2007-03-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

Despite what was previoulsy reported the Danish group Nephew will not be on Tim's Shock Value. Here is the latest update via Nephew's blog:

****Unfortunelaty Nephew is not on the track list of the upcoming Timbaland album. But the contact between Nephew and the Amaerican producer is well established.

Marcus Spence, CEO of Mosley Music Group has made the following statement:

"After we made contact with Nephew early December Timbaland unfortunately ended up fighting against time getting his album finished before deadline. The past months have seen him being on tour with Justin Timberlake, in and out of various studios to finish mixing the album – and also finishing new tracks – unfortunately it was not possible to get the Timbaland/Nephew track done in time, but we will continue the collaboration later this year.

Timbaland is a big fan of Nephew."****

For more on Nephew and who the are and what they're about, check out their myspace Hopefully the callabo will one day occur.

Props to Big A for the info!

Timbaland & T.I.

2007-03-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

Here is yet another article from Entertainment Weekly about Tim's work with T.I. For all you production heads there's talk of Tim's Ensoniq ASR-10 which he has worked with since Ginuwine's "Pony" days. Great article and I look forward to hearing the final product from T.I and Tim.

Check your newsstands on Monday for the magazine and thanks to Barrie Gordon from Entertainemnt Weekly for the news!

Respect,
Boogie

Tim talks about his past

2007-03-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

Check out yet another article in Entertianment Weekly on Timmy:

****Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley has been excelling at everything. It seems the super producer/rapper has the midas touch, as he has brought success to many big names such as Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Nelly Furtado, and more. While his previous attempts at making his own album weren’t successful, Tim is making another attempt with Shock Value (due April 3), and it features everyone from Elton John and Dr. Dre to Fall Out Boy. The album is so chock-ful that a contribution from one of hip-hop’s heaviest, Jay-Z, did not make the cut. The album’s deadline was hours away and Jay Z’s track was still incomplete so Tim had no choice but to eliminate it from the record. “Jay’s really disappointed me,” he says.

One man who has tried to take away from Timbaland’s success has been one-time collaborator hip-hop producer Scott Storch. In 2002, Storch was a keyboard player for Timbaland, even playing piano on “Cry Me A River,” which he claimed to have written the hook for. Tim disses Storch on the newly released Shock Value single “Give It To Me” (I’m a real producer and you just the piano man”. Storch quickly shot back: On “Built Like Dat,” he claims that he and Tim’s engineers are the true authors of Tim’s hits. Tim broached the subject of his feud with EW. “I know he got a little record out,” Tim says. “I just want him to destroy his career. Because that’s what he’s doing. But I gotta be real smart. The more I talk about him, the more I big him up…I gotta pray on it.”

And for the first time ever, Tim speaks publicily about when he was shot at age 17. He was doing work as a DJ, and held a series of menial jobs, including washing dishes at a Red Lobster, where he was constantly bumping heads with a local thug. One night, Tim’s tormentor wandered into the kitchen as he was punching the clock to leave. “I got somethin’ for ya,” the guy said. “Oh yeah?” Tim retorted. “What you got?” His nemesis then pumped off a gunshot from a weapon hidden inside a bag; the bullet passed through Tim’s neck and lodged in his right shoulder (fragments remain to this day). One positive thing out of the incident? The shooting helped him form a bond with 50 Cent. “I’ll tell you this,” Tim says, ”if you get shot and you survive, you feel like your;’e an incredible hulk. Them bullets don’t hurt when they go in. But then they got that burnin’, that acid burn. God damn! It feels like a stove burning in your blood. You feel like any minute you gonna be dyin.” And he continues. “I been through some junk,” he sighs. “It ain’t all been peaches and cream.” *****

Respect,
Boogie

Danja News

2007-03-21T18:16:00.000-07:00

It's Nick here with your Danja update. Here's some new Danja-produced tracks that've leaked in the past couple weeks:

8Ball & MJG "Intro"
8Ball & MJG "Turn Up The Bump"
Young Buck Push Em Back

Danja will also produce on T.I.'s upcoming album, "T.I. v. T.I.P." "I’m working with everybody who I have an opportunity to work with," he said. "Timbaland, I’m working with Danja today."

Timbaland in GQ

2007-03-20T19:51:00.000-07:00

This is without a doubt one of the best articles I have ever read about Tim.

Page 1

Page 2

Page 3

Page 4

Page 5

Page 6

Dope article! 600 grand a track? GOT DAMN! Be on the look out for the Shrek The Third and Kung Fu Panda soundtracks. Nice to get the real reasoning behind the Jodeci/Tim split verus just speculation. "Get Ur Freak On" in 2 minutes?!? And let's hope Tim keeps turning out his masterpieces in all genres of music.

Im my opinion Tim is a genius tens steps of everyone, but the sacrifice for that is perhaps being lableled quiet or socially ackward. It's hard to roll with a genius, they just don't think like the rest of us so let them do their thing, back up give them some space. It's good to see Tim laughing now and enjoying himself. Sure the dude is cocky, it's part of the whole space he's in at the moment but dude deserves it. He has forever changed the way we listen to music. What ya'll think?

Respect,
Boogie

Bjork talks Timbo

2007-03-20T18:47:00.000-07:00

Check out the new interview on Pitchfork

Nice to see Tim just letting go and being more open to others with his music. There has been a huge change in Timbo these last 2 years and it's refreshing to finally see the man having fun and just going with the flow more.

Can't wait for Bjork's album! Props to Timbofan for the info!

Respect,
Boogie

Shock Value Preview

2007-03-20T18:20:00.000-07:00

Here is a taste of each of the entire Shock Vaule tracklisting.

Shock Value Snippets

As tempting as it is, I'm still not listening to any of the tracks. I want to be "shocked" or at least mildly suprised. Enjoy ya'll. n0t0 props on the info!

Respect,
Boogie

Timstrumental of the Week

2007-03-18T14:25:00.000-07:00

Figured I'd use this week to take a lil break from the Superfriends to highlight a track that blew me away when it dropped. Beanie Sigel's IN THE CLUB. The track was first featured on the BACKSTAGE soundtrack compilation by DJ Clue in 1999.

What struck me was how different it sounded from Timmy's 'sound' at the time but still had that Tim feel. Does that make sense?! It showcased Tim's versatility to me, all the reviews for that album always namedropped that song as one of the highlights, so I dont get that it never exploded on the charts when the video for it came out. Thank God it was released as a single too, or we might never have heard the DJ Clue-less version (by far the superior one), and we would never have gotten this incredible Timstumental.

IN THE CLUB

-BossPlayya

Timbaland In The Studio

2007-03-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

All I can say is DAMN! April 3rd ladies and gentlemen! Props to my girl Timbalandchick for the link!

Respect,
Boogie

4 New Tracks From Shock Value

2007-03-18T10:07:00.000-07:00

My man Sebastian has just posted 4 new songs from Timbaland's upcoming album "SHOCK VALUE"
Those songs are:

1. MISCOMMUNICATION: FEATURING SEBASTIAN & KERI HILSON
2. APOLOGIZE: FEATURING ONE-REPUBLIC
3. KILL YOURSELF: FEATURING SEBASTIAN & ATTITUDE
4. TIME: FEATURING SHE WANTS REVENGE

Make sure you pick up Timbaland Presents Shock Value on April 3th you won't be disappointed. Here is the rest of the album listings (in case y'all don't have it already):

Oh Timbaland
Give it 2 me Feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
Release Feat. Justin Timberlake
The way I are Feat. Keri Hilson and D.O.E.
Bounce Feat. Justin Timberlake, Dr. Dre, and Missy Elliott
Come get me Feat. 50 Cent & Tony Yayo
Kill yourself Feat. Sebastian and Attitude
Board meeting Feat. Magoo
Fantasy Feat. Money
Scream Feat. Keri Hilson and Nicole
Miscommunication Feat. Sebastian and Keri Hilson
Bombay Feat. Amar & Jim Beanz
Throw it on me Feat. Hives
Time Feat. She Wants Revenge
One and only Feat. Fallout Boy
Apologize Feat. One-Republic
Two man show Feat. Elton John

Go Listen and Leave Sebastian A "Thank You"

Click Here To pre-order Shock Value NOW

Respect,
Boogie

Timbaland & Rockstar

2007-03-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

***Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. TTWO, is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with super-producer Timbaland to present Beaterator for the PSP system. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, Beaterator will be available this summer.

"Music has always been a hugely important part of everything we do here," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "Two years ago, we launched a web-based version of Beaterator on our own website and people really embraced it. That inspired us to build and create something very interactive and unique. Having Timbaland involved in the game is a real honor and only adds to our excitement about the title."

"I've always been a huge fan of Rockstar and love playing their games," said Timbaland. "I'm thrilled to be partnering with them and making music for Beaterator. I cannot wait to get this in the hands of our fans!"

Beaterator for the PSP system is both a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a highly addictive collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand.***

Source

Respect,
Boogie

Gone for a Minute

2007-03-15T14:48:00.000-07:00

What's up all my Tim stans?!?! Just letting everyone know that the Chronicles will be down until further notice. Nothing to get nervous or scared about, we're just having a few technical difficulties. Trust me, we'll be up and runnning again in no time.

Peace and Love,
Czar

New Radio Interview

2007-03-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Check out the Timbaland radio interview on Kidd Kraddick in the morning. Go 1/2 way down the page and you'll see the interview, hit the "kpod" link and you'll see the interview in 2 parts.

Timbaland Radio Interview

First off did you hear that Tim was just with Ginuwine? Hmmm I would definitely say that should end any of those rumors that the two are beefin'. And did the DJ really ask Tim if Bubba was on his label? Where do they get these radio people? Do your homework!

Besides that what really was the point of this interview? To play Tim tracks and have him beat box? The only good thing about this interview was hearing the Fallout Boy track again in better quality. April 3rd is right around the corner. Props to Big A as always for the link!

Brain Kidd Discography

2007-03-13T10:52:00.001-07:00

In case you haven't read the other Brian Kidd posts I have done, BK is a producer who used to work with Timbaland and even produced some tracks under Timbaland productions. Currently he has been working a lot with The Clutch and can be heard on 2 tracks off Rich Boy's new album.

Ya'll know hat a big time Brian Kdid fan I am, so I thought I'd put together his discography
for everyone to check out. I have a feeling there might be some tracks on there that ya'll never knew he did.

Word to the wise, don't always believe the liner notes. I used think they were always right and there was no way they could be inaccurate but as I've learned through the years, they can be very misleading and they don't always credit who really produced a track.

Look out for Hannon Lane's discography coming soon. It's gonna be a tough one to put together.

Jay-Z not on Shock Value

2007-03-13T10:48:00.000-07:00

Sad but true

First Tim isn't on Jay's album and now Jay isn't on Tim's. Not sure the exact reasoning for this, more than likely sample clearence as I know Jay and Tim are good friends.

Timstrumental of the Week

2007-03-12T09:07:00.000-07:00

This week, I'm keepin' it with the OG Supafriendz clique. And keepin' it in 1996. ONE IN A MILLION was an album track first, but before that hit the airwaves, Tim had his first 'Major' hit with Ginuwine's debut single PONY.

I could not get that song outta my head when it came out, of course I copped the album on the Tuesday it dropped...and lo & behold, once again the name TIMBALAND was in front of me. The intro and other joints almost made me forget about PONY, but that song was just undeniable.

Usually when you pick up records a decade after they drop, you notice that slow jams tend to age well, while the uptempo joints inevitably sound dated (check Jodeci's FOREVER MY LADY album). It's a testament to Timbo's genius that PONY still sounds as fresh as it did 11 yrs ago, and just think Timbo has said he had that beat for years before the record dropped...

Ginuwine//PONY timstrumental

-Bossplayya

Bjork Update

2007-03-12T08:54:00.000-07:00

Check out some new Bjork news:

Bjork
Volta
One Little Indian, 7 May

****Every Bjork album is extraordinary, but Volta, her latest, features a mind-boggling set of collaborators, moods and motifs. Right-hand man Mark Bell is on-side once again, but the guest list also includes hip-hop ace Timbaland, kora master Toumani Diabate, Antony Hegarty from Antony and the Johnsons, Lightning Bolt speed-drummer Brian Chippendale, avant-drummer-for-hire Chris Corsano, Congolese experimentalists Konono No 1 and an Icelandic brass section. The point seems to be emphasising great beats, and musical meeting points, as an antidote to world strife, and she's going to tour the world with a 30-piece band. We've heard five tracks.

Each is more dazzling than the last. Most newsworthy, perhaps, is lead single 'Earth Intruders', one of two amazing Timbaland-assisted beats. It finds Bjork returning playfully to the dancefloor after a long absence, with busy, loaded rhythms and Konono No 1 on what sound like Eighties arcade thumb pianos. Radically different is Bjork's lovey-dovey duet with Antony Hegarty. It's shaping up to be a crusading, troubled, joyous set.****

Source

Can't wait!

4 Snippets Off Shock Value

2007-03-10T10:50:00.001-08:00

here are 4 snippets off Timbo's Shock Value:

"Throw It on Me"

"Release"

"Time"

"Boardmeeting"

or go here

I am still holding out until April 3rd but I have to say it sure is tempting. What do ya'll think of the tracks? You feelin' them? Big thanks to my man Brian for the links.

Happy Birthday Timbaland

2007-03-09T18:59:00.000-08:00

Timbaland's birthday is on March 10th and my girl Timbalandchick created this Birthday Card for him.

Be sure to stop by and sign it and you can bet that Tim will definitely see the card if Timbochick is involved. Thanks Jess!

Happy Birthday Timbo!

Czar's Sample of the Week

2007-03-09T14:27:00.000-08:00

What's up fellow Timbo stans? It's friday again so that means another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week. This week's sample will again come from an artist who has not been showcased on Czar's Sample of the Week: Nas.

One of my favorite tracks off the classic Tim album, Tim's Bio, has to be "To My" featuring Nas and Mad Skillz. To hear one of my favorite rappers and one of my favorite producers on the same track was just amazing. Well the track samples Aretha Franklin's "The Thrill is Gone" off her 1970 album "Spirit in the Dark" (an album that Kanye West would later sample for "School Spirit"). Again, I love what Tim did with the piano in the opening.

So that's it for this week, check back next week for another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week. Have a great weekend!

Peace,
Czar

Shock Value Tracklisting (U.S.)

2007-03-07T15:47:00.000-08:00

And just like that here is the U.S. tracklisting:

1. Oh Timbaland
2. Give It To Me
3. Release
4. The Way I Are
5. Bounce
6. Come and Get Me
7. Kill Yourself
8. Boardmeeting
9. Fantasy
10. Scream
11. Miscommunication
12. Bombay
13. Throw It On Me
14. Time
15. One and Only
16. Apologize
17. 2 Man Show
18. Hello (Exclusive Bonus Track)

Source

Now is this official? I can't say 100% for sure. It seems exactly like the Japanese version so maybe Walmart just used that track listing minus the M.I.A track but I'll definitely take this info over anything off Wikipedia. Props to Big A as always! The dude is a big part of The Chronicles team.

Timbaland & Britney Spears....... AND Justin Timberlake!!

2007-03-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

Straight from Entertainment Weekly. Here's a clip from the article in the new issue hitting stands on Friday:

****Super-producer Timbaland has plans to revive Britney’s career, and his “best friend” Justin Timberlake may help as well. The hitmaker revealed to EW that Spears’ ex Justin Timberlake would be willing to reunite with Britney in the studio. “I asked Justin, ‘How would you feel about me working with Britney?’ I had to ask him that. I said, ‘Would you do it with me?’” According to Timbaland, the singer said he would. “She’s just gotta be serious.”

The troubled star is currently enrolled in a 30-day-minimum rehab program at Promises Malibu, an inpatient treatment center in Southern California . “I feel her pain, it really bothers me,” says Timbaland, his voice cracking with emotion. “I’m the type of person who tries to save the world. I just want to take her away, go overseas, and work [it] out.”

Even though insiders say it could be a year before Spears’ fifth studio album is completed, Timbaland will be waiting. “I just want to hold her hand. I want her to be in my camp, to be around Justin. I need Justin to talk to her. Help her, please!”****

You can read the full story here

BIG thanks to Entertainment Weekly and my girl Ronde for the story!

Fallout Boy tracks leaks

2007-03-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

Fallout Boy's Timbaland produced track "One And Only" off Shock Value has leaked. It is a radio rip so the qulaity is not very good but none the less it is officially off the album. I have not heard it and despite the all the voices of stan yelling in my head, I won't listen to it until the album drops.

You can find the track by doing searching the net. I guarantee you if you look hard enough you'll find it. Tell me what ya'll think about it. Props to Kali for the hook up.

More Storch disses

2007-03-07T14:39:00.000-08:00

Just when you thought it was over, here comes some more Storch disses.

In case ya'll haven't heard it yet, Attitude has done a diss track called "You Wouldn't Get Far" I gotta admit the track is hella funny! Attitude spittin' with that fire over the hot Game beat. Props to Timbo Da King for the link!

Medina has also done a Storch diss track and you can hear it on his myspace. It's called "Even Superman Dies" Smart move on Medina's part to get some shine.

At this point I don't know how serious this going to get but it seems like Timbo got a lot peeps lookin' out for him. Hopefully it'll all blow over soon and we can go back to enjoyin' both Timbo and Storch's music.

Shock Value Tracklisting (Japan)

2007-03-07T14:21:00.000-08:00

Here is the Japanese tracklisting:

1.Oh Timbaland
2.Give It To Me ft. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
3.Release ft. Justin Timberlake
4.The Way I Are or The Way I Ahh ft. Keri Hilson & DOE
5.Bounce ft. Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott & Dr Dre
6.Come & Get Me ft. 50 Cent & Tony Yayo
7.Kill Yourself ft. Sebastian & Attitude
8.BoardMeeting ft. Magoo
9.Fantasy ft. Money
10.Scream ft. Keri Hilson & Nicole from PussyCat Dolls
11.Miscommunication ft. Keri Hilson & Sebastian
12.Bombay ft. Amar & Jim Beanz
13.Threw It On Me ft. The Hives
14.Time ft. She Wants Revenge
15.One & Only ft. Fall Out Boy
16.Apologize ft. One Republic
17.2 Man Show ft. Elton John
18.Hello ft. Keri Hilson & Attitude (international bonus track)
19.Come Around ft. MIA (UK & Japan bonus track)
20.Give It To Me VIDEO (Japan only enhanced)

This is NOT official but we're thinking it may be correct. I know what you're thinking where is the Kanye track? The Luda one? The Jay-Z one? Bjork? We'll just have to wait and see. Maybe they'll be on the U.S. version or maybe those artists chose to have those tracks on their solo projects. Just a few more weeks and we'll get the real deal. April 3rd!

Props to Hypnotik for the info and all my Beat Club fam for the translation and info!

Timbaland on Power 106

2007-03-06T12:07:00.000-08:00

Take a listen to Tim on LA's Power 106 with Big Boy. He speaks on Britney, the movie "Dream Girls", what it means it be in the spot light, and the current state of hip hop.

Check the interview

The VJs mention Tim tracks with Nas and Jay Z which is pretty interesting since they were never released. Glad to hear an interview that is at lesat a little different than the normal Tim ones.

Props to Big A for the link!

Timstrumental of the Week

2007-03-05T09:37:00.000-08:00

***We have a new member to The Chronicles team and his name is Bossplayya. A legend among Tim fans not only for his extensive Timbo knowledge but also since he actaully owns what the rest of us just talk about. Check out his first in what should be a long running weekly posting of Timbaland instrumentals.***

On the eve of Timbaland releasin' a new album, I gotta take it back to when I officially became a fan...check that, Stan. ONE IN A MILLION. Aaliyah's sophomore album dropped on August 27, 1996 (same day as Outkast's 2nd record). Wasnt expectin much, bought it outta customer loyalty, she wasn't w/ R kelly anymore, how good could it be right? Outkast didnt even make it out the wrapper that week, 'who the fuck is TIMBALAND?!' I thought.

And it was all about one track in particular, a song I feel has influenced the course of ALL R&B and HipHop that came after. Not the lyrics penned by Missy, it was the drum pattern, the instrumental. I contend that had it not been for that song on that album, 'urban' music as it is today could not be possible. Timbo talks about reshapin' radio w/ his beats, this was the first time.

Aaliyah//ONE IN A MILLION timstrumental

-Bossplayya

The Clipse & Timbo

2007-03-04T23:26:00.000-08:00

Check out this interview from Pitchfork where Malice of The Clipse talks about their new album, his favorite MCs, and DJ Timmy Tim among other things.

Malice Interview

Definitely some interesting news right there. I always wondered why "Zen" didn't make the cut and can you imagine The Clipse teaming up with Tim even for one track? That would be some fire! Plus a movie musical to Hell Hath No Fury? Damn!

HUGE props to Nykro for the article!

D.O.E On Storch

2007-03-03T09:12:00.000-08:00

Commin' in for that 1, 2 punch is my man D.O.E on a Tim beat. D.O.E. didn't just make a diss track, dude created a diss song!
Dude was on fire in the studio. Check it:

"Piano Man"

Ill beat but listen to D.O.E dude ain't playin'!! He's got some classic lines in there "You dissin' a black man in Black Histroy month??" but the best part is the end when the beat switch to the Hammer track produced by Storch f/ that dude Nox. Of course I'm biased but still D.O.E OWNED Storch on this track!

What ya'll think? Props to my man Big A for the track!

Bjork's Press Release

2007-03-03T09:07:00.000-08:00

From Bjork.com

"Musical innovator Björk releases her next studio album ‘Volta’ on May 7th 2007.

‘Volta’ is Björk's sixth studio album and follows the release of ‘Medúlla’ in 2004.

Featuring ten brand new and original tracks ‘Volta’ is entirely written and produced by Björk.

In the role of producer Björk has brought in various other musicians to work on her songs and ‘Volta’ features some of her most interesting collaborations so far with Antony Hegarty (Antony And The Johnsons) singing on two tracks, and Timbaland (Jay-Z, Missy Elliot etc) working with Björk on beats that she created for three further songs.

Other artists that feature on ‘Volta’ include electronic pioneer Mark Bell of LFO and two unique drummers – Chris Corsano (the improvisational drummer who has worked with Sonic Youth amongst others) and Brian Chippendale from Lightening Bolt.

Björk also brought in two acclaimed African artists for ‘Volta’ - Toumani Diabate, the Malian kora player and Konono No1 the experimental band from The Congo who won a BBC World Music Award in 2006. She has also put together her own 10 piece female brass section of Icelandic musicians who play on three further tracks. Meanwhile Chinese pipa expert Min Xiao-Fen plays on one song."

So from 7 to 1 to 2, now it seems like 3 Timbo beats will be on the album. Can't wait for this album

Ms. Jade goes at Storch

2007-03-03T08:21:00.000-08:00

Ms. Jade ain't havin' that Sotrch diss so she decided to jump on a hot Just Blaze beat and go at him. Check out the diss track "Beam Me Up Scotty"

Jade sounds hungry!! and that beat is tight. Very smart move for Jade to let peeps know she's still on top of her game and to get a little shine on. Let's all hope that she hooks back up with Timmmy for a new album or if anything actually releases somethin' here soon.

Tight diss!

Czar's Sample of the Week

2007-03-02T15:34:00.000-08:00

What's up y'all? It's Friday again, and that means another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week. When I saw Boogie's "Where are they now" thread on Black from Playa, I rememered that Playa had been totally neglected in Czar's Samples of the Week. This week's sample will fix that problem by showcasing a Playa sample.

Now, if you haven't heard Playa's "Cheers 2 U" album, then you are certainly missing out. From beginning to end, it's an amazing album that everyone should own. Two of my favorite tracks off that album are "Cheers 2 U" and "Ms. Parker" Interestingly enough, both these tracks share the same sample (although the one on "Cheers 2 U" is harder to hear). The guitar stab (and in "Ms. Parker," the main beat) featured on both tracks was sampled from the Dramatics hit song "In the Rain." Again, I love how Tim used the guitar on both tracks.

That's it for this week. I hope you all enjoyed this week's installment. Have a great weekend, and I'll catch y'all next Friday for Czar's Sample of the Week.

Peace,
Czar

Storch makes a video

2007-03-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

Just when you thought it couldn't get any cornier....

*NO COMMENT*

Where Are They Now: Black from Playa

2007-03-01T06:53:00.000-08:00

So here this first of what I hope I will be a weekly or at least bi-weekly post about where and what artists who have worked with Tim have been doin' since their callabo. I'll start with Black 1/3 of the group Playa. He has since changed his name to Digital Black and started a label called Elite Muzic The label also has a myspace showcasing their various artists like Komittee.

Digital Black also released an album called Memoirs of an R&B Thug on his own label. Here's the tracklisting:

1. Set It Up, feat. Static and Jazzy Pha Written by: Static Produced by: Jazze Pha
2. Meet Me Written by: Static Produced by: Rudy
3. Playa Play On, feat. Cliental Written and Produced by: Dr. Luke
4. Ain't Nothing Wrong Written by: Black Produced by: Mr. Porter
5. Ride 4 Me, feat. Playa Written by: Black Produced by: Budda
6. Halfway Written by: Static Produced by: Budda
7. Don't Think They Know, feat. Aaliyah Written by: Black Produced by: J Dub
8. N Ya Life Written by: Black Produced by: Keybeats
9. I'm A G Written by: Black and Static Produced by: Jazze Pha
10. Wanna Go Back Written by: Black and Dude Produced by: Darius
11. Messed Around Written by: Static Produced by: Rudy
12. House Is Not A Home Written by: Black Produced by: D. Sounds
13. Fell In Love Written by: Black and Static Produced by: Lil Charlie
14. Thuggin My Way Through Written by: Black and Goodfella Produced by: D. Sounds
15. Same Thang Yall Do, feat. Native Written by: Black and Native
16. Can't Turn Back Now Written by: Black Produced by: D. Sounds

Bonus Track: Lust F/ Playa Written by ?? Produced by ?? (Timbo apparently produced this track but I have no solid evidence that he was on the boards for it so ??)

Definitely a dope album that I suggest ya'll cop. You can buy it off his website and be sure to check out some of his new tracks off his myspace Black was definitely a huge part of Playa but dude doesn't look like he's slowin' down with the music makin'. Hopefully as time progresses we'll be hearin' more and more from a true talent in the industry. HUGE props to my man G and Bossplayya for all the info!

Timbaland shows why he's King!

2007-02-28T17:36:00.000-08:00

From the Justin Timberlake's tour:

Part I

Part II

All I can say his WOW! That's live folks, ain't no half steppin'! Props to Hypnotik for the links!

Nick givin' us some Danja

2007-02-28T09:49:00.000-08:00

Here's something for the liner notes readers: What is Danja's legal name? He's been credited as Nate Hall, Nathanial Hills, Nathaniel Hill, Floyd Hall, Nate Philip Hills, etc. What the hell is his real name?

Anyways, congrats to Danja for bringing home two Grammys for his work with Justin Timberlake. As far as news goes, here's an interesting something I picked up in a recent MTV article:

"Meanwhile, VA Beach's Nate "Danja" Hill arguably became the breakthrough producer of last year by being Timbaland's co-pilot on Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds and Nelly Furtado's Loose. Not to mention Danja solo-production turns for the aforementioned Snoop, Fantasia, DJ Khaled and fellow VA native Trey Songz."

Snoop? What did Danja solo-produce for Snoop? Maybe it's just a misunderstanding...

I'm trying to collect a list of Danja's unreleased work that we've yet to hear. Three of his tracks didn't make Katharine McPhee's latest, he might've worked on "Kingdom Come", etc. Comment if you've got anything else to add!
-Nick

Timbo is "Man of the Week"

2007-02-27T20:23:00.000-08:00

Tim has been voted "Man of the Week" on Askmen.com Tim gets the breakdown: his personailty rank, woman magnetism, coolness factor, personal style, etc. etc. Go cast your vote and check out the article

Dude started out in the high 70s as an overral rating but now he's down to a 63 so go vote haha and get his rank up. He got pics up there too and some cool overrall info. Check the trivia quesition, it's a hard one!

Tim on the cover of Billboard Magazine

2007-02-27T18:03:00.000-08:00

Check your newstands March 3rd for the article and you know The Chronicles will be bringing it to you as soon as we can. Props to Timbalandchick for the info!

Rhianna & Timbo

2007-02-27T17:58:00.001-08:00

Seems like everyone is trying to get a piece of Timmy. Check the MTV article.

I'm not the biggest fan of Rhinna I'll admit, but I'd still be into hearing her vocals over a nice stuttering slow jam from Timbo.

"Give It To Me" Video!

2007-02-26T22:10:00.000-08:00

Here it is folks the "Give It To Me" video (click the link)

Now as hard as it is I'm going to keep my opinions about this video to myself. All I can say is you have 2 of the biggest artists of '06 and '07 (so far) on 1 track along with one of the top producers in the game and this is the video chosen for one bad ass first single?

Anyhow what ya'll think? You feelin' it?

Storch Fires Back

2007-02-26T16:12:00.000-08:00

So Scott Stoch decided to come back and Timbo. I guess he went in the lab and came up with a "gangsta" beat and had some unknown dude jump on it. Track is called Built Like Dat F/ Nox.

I can't really comment on the track cuz what can you say about it really? "You're not gangsta" as part of the chorus? A pack of frank neck jokes? "We know you didn't do 'Icebox'"? That's the best that Storch can come up with? Hopefully the embarassment stops with this track and we can move on from the "beef"

What ya'll think? Props to everyone who sent me this track.

Czar's Sample of the Week

2007-02-23T15:10:00.000-08:00

What's up Tim stans? It's Friday again, and that means it's time for Czar's Sample of the Week. Now I've been thinking all week on what to choose for this week's sample, and I remembered that it had been a while since I showcased an Aaliyah sample.

For me, there are only a few songs by Tim that once I find the sample, I say to myself "Damn, Tim did his thing when he sampled this track." I said that when I heard the Monkees' track "Valleri," which was the sample for last week. I just loved the way he sampled that track for G's "What's so Different." Now, I went crazy when I heard the way Tim sampled Minnie Riperton's "Inside My Love" for Aaliyah's "Heatbroken." A lot of artists in hip-hop and r&b have sampled "Inside My Love" (Nas, Freeway, Busta) but I honestly believe that few have flipped the track like Tim flipped it. For those who can't hear the sample, go to about 3:08. If you still don't hear, then just imagine that high pitched voice and the keyboard in slow motion. That's what Tim did to the track. He slowed down the track and pitched it to create this amazing song off a classic album in "One in a Million." This is honestly one of my favorite Tim samples!

I hope everyone has enjoyed this sample as much as I did when I heard it. Check back next week for another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week.

Peace,
Czar

Tim wants to work with Ginuwine again

2007-02-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

Check out the new article from Billboard.

Short but sweet. Still hoping for that Missy/Timbo duo again! Props to Big A for the link.

Shock Value gets pushed back

2007-02-23T07:30:00.000-08:00

According to Interscope, Shock Value will now be released April 3rd. I'm not sure the reasoning but let's just hope this is the ONLY push back of the album.

MTV My Block: VA

2007-02-21T16:47:00.000-08:00

In case you haven't had a chance to check it out, here's the show:

Part I

Part II

You know in all the years since, I can't really rememeber a time Tim expressed how he felt after Aaliyah passed. I can only imagine how hard that would be to lose your muse. Tim and Aaliyah sure did make beautiful music together.

I really hope Missy and Tim can get back in the studio and cook up some crazy 3000 ish. They both need each other as much as we need them for music. 2008 let's hope for a new Missy album.

Great show for real! Props to Alex, Greg, and Timbochick for all the links.

J Boogie interviews Candice Nelson

2007-02-19T23:11:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to get the pleasure and honor to interview none other than Candice Nelson! Not only is this woman a songwriting genius and inspiration to so many around the world (including myself) but she is an incredibly humble and down to earth person as well. She talked to me about her past, present, and future from singing backup for Immature, to her work with Timbaland, to all things The Clutch check out the interview:

The Candice Nelson Interview

and if you haven't added her fan space please go show your support and do so! Let me know what ya'll think of the interview!

Peace,
Boogie

All Access with Timbo

2007-02-19T07:30:00.000-08:00

Check out this interview with Melissa from All Access and Timbo:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Props to Macedes for the links!

More Justin/Tim concert clips

2007-02-17T19:39:00.000-08:00

Check them out:

Saw 2 Beat AMAZING!!!!!

"Chop Me Up"

Tim makin' a beat

Tim's Set

Has anyone gone to the concert? Tell us about it! Props to The Royalty Club for the links!

Timmy talks on Storch

2007-02-17T10:40:00.000-08:00

Check it out, this is serious folks:

Timbo speaks on Storch

DAMN! That's major right there! I'm tellin' you Monday at noon on MTV 2 mark your calendars, it's gonna be hot! Props again to Claire for the link.

Czar's Sample of the Week

2007-02-16T12:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday! Another Friday brings us to another installment of Czar's Samples of the Week. Now I started off the year by saying that I would showcase more Ginuwine samples, and I'm keeping my word with this week's sample.

Every Tim stan knows Ginuwine's "What'so Different" from his sophomore album, 100% Ginuwine. The beat switch, the Godzilla roar, the whole track is just amazing. Well, what some don't know is that the main beat samples The Monkee's "Valleri" off their 1968 album, "The Birds, the Bees, and the Monkees." Tim just took the beginning of the track, and created a masterpiece. I love what Tim did to this sample! What do y'all think?

Sadly, that's it for this week's Czar's Sample of the Week. I'll be out next Friday, but I'm going ot make sure that the Friday tradition of Czar's Samples of the Week will continue.

Peace,
Czar

New Redman

2007-02-16T07:21:00.000-08:00

Supposedly the first single off his new album. Check out the Timbaland produced track:

"Put It Down"

Look out for Redman's new album Red Gone Wild on March 27th. (Uh oh some competition)

What do ya'll think of the track? (thanks James!)

MTV My Block: VA

2007-02-15T14:28:00.000-08:00

Debuts Noon on Monday 2.19 on MTV2.

Watch the trailer here

Don't sleep on Virginia! Timbo, Missy, The Neptunes, The Clipse, Nicole Wray, Mad Skillz and many others came from the big VA. You know if I can get my hands on it, I'll have it up on Monday.

New Jay Z & Timbo?

2007-02-14T18:51:00.000-08:00

Could this be off Shock Value?

What do ya'll think?

Props to Macedes for the link!

Timbo on Z100

2007-02-14T11:08:00.000-08:00

Here's another radio interview with Tim on Z100.

His favorite track is the one with the Hives? Hmmm I guess we have to wait till the CDQ comes out cuz I couldn't really hear all the goodies in the beat from the other radio interview.

Rascal Flatts and Timbo? I don't know about that one but Alison Krauss and Timbo? Wow now that would be amazing! She has such a dope voice and pair that with a Timbo beat and you got yourself a hit.

So LL in a round about way is responsible for Tim's cockiness? Haha I don't think so, I'd say being the best producer is the world is the reason. Timbo the king!

BIG thanks to Claire for the link!

Black Russians

2007-02-13T07:35:00.000-08:00

You'll have to forgive me as I don't have a lot of information about this group. They did release an album titiled The Rush Part One (no there never was a Part Two) Consisting of various members, Timbaland and Hannon produced a few tracks off there album. Here's the tracklisting:

1. The Rush Into (Produced by Hannon Lane)
2. We Gon’ Get It (Produced by Hannon Lane and Timbaland)
3. Back Up Out My Way (Produced by DJ Kool and Screwface)
4. Hey Yo (Produced by Terrell)
5. Bounce (Produced by Tremain Saunders and Timbaland)
6. So Sexy So Fine (Produced by Hannon Lane)
7. How Many Girls (Produced by Troy Mitchell and Termain Saunders)
8. Love To Ball (Produced by Troy Mitchell)
9. You’re The One (Produced by Terrell)
10. Hayes Wylde (The Showdown) (Produced by Termain Saunders and Hayes Wylde)
11. Take Your Time (Produced by Antonio Gilmore and Jam)
12. Forget About Us (Produced by Hannon Lane)
13. Why You Talkin (Produced by Hannon Lane)
14. P. Town/ Ink Town Thugs (Produced b Trey Mitchell)
15. Shake It (Remix) (Produced by Termain Saunders)
16. What U Feel (Produced by Kamaflaj)
17. I Dream (Produced by Terrell)
18. Back Up Out My Way (Video Mix) f/ Magoo (Produced by DJ Kool and Screwface)
19. The Rush Outro (Produced by Kamoflaj)

Not on the album: Back Up My Out My Way Alternate Version F/ Magoo & Sin (Produced by DJ Kool and Screwface)

The video was available here but unfortunately it looks as though the link no longer works. If anyone has any more information or links about this group let me know!

Congratulations!

2007-02-11T22:33:00.000-08:00

We here at The Chronicles salute all the 2007 Grammy winners. Special recognition goes to:

Best Dance Recording: "Sexy Back" Justin Timberlake F/ Timbaland
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "My Love" Justin Timberlake F/ T.I.

Congratulations! I have a feeling in 2007 we'll be seeing a lot more of Timbo in the Grammy mix.

Justin Timberlake "What Comes Around Goes Around" Video

2007-02-11T21:04:00.000-08:00

Here is the full video though there is also a 34 minute version too. WOW!

How do ya'll like the video?

New Bobby Valentino

2007-02-10T23:12:00.000-08:00

Check out the new track "Anonymous" by Bobby Valentino. Confirmed to be a Timbaland production with writing done by none other than The Clutch! (yes I know I know it says "Timberland" haha) Not sure if it's going to be his first single off his new album or just a teaser track. I will let you know when I find out.

1 part Justin Timberlake's "My Love" mixed with 1 Part Omarion's "Icebox" What ya'll think of the track?

Czar's Sample of the Week

2007-02-09T19:46:00.000-08:00

I've been gone for a minute, but now I'm back! And by my watch, 11:20pm CST, it's still Friday, so that means time for another installment of Czar's Sample of the Week.

This week, I'm gonna let the Tim stans fight this one out. Now as someone who's a Tim stan as well as someone who loves Tim samples, one of my favorite stories is the rumor surrounding the baby sound in Aaliyah's "Are you that Somebody." For a several years now, I've heard arguments back and forth on which track Tim sampled for the baby giggle. So what I decided for this week is to get the opinion from all the Tim stans on the Chronicles.

The first theory that I ever heard over the baby sound was that it sampled Prince's "Delirious" off the 1999 album. If you listen to the very end of the track, you can hear the exact same baby laugh that's found in "Are you that Somebody." The second theory was that it sampled the track "Playtime" off the soundtrack of the classic 1982 movie "Wild Style." Now usually the arguments go between these two tracks, but some have aruged that Tim sampled "this track" from the amazing Brian Auger.

So what do y'all think? Which track do you think Tim sampled for "Are you that Somebody?" Do you know of any other tracks with the same baby sample that you think is the real sample? Peronsally, the baby laugh is probably off some sample cd or sound in his keyboard...but if I had to choose, I would probably pick the Prince track because we all know how much Tim loves and is inspired by Prince.

So that's it for this week's installment, but don't forget to check back next Friday for Czar's Sample of the Week.

Pz,
Czar

Shock Value News

2007-02-09T09:53:00.000-08:00

From MTV:

Even with multiple Grammy nods, a spate of chart-topping hits and recognition as one of today's most innovative producers, Timbaland doesn't just sit back all day and wait for artists to call him.

The multiplatinum beatsmith and composer said he still finds himself picking up the phone to seek out rappers, singers and bands to work with. Thing is, those same artists are pretty much doing the same thing he's doing — they usually just aren't as fast.

"I reached out to Madonna, and she was already trying to find me," Timbaland explained on Wednesday while in town for Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds tour. "I'm like, 'She was? Hmm.' It's funny. People will reach out to me, and I guess I beat them to the punch sometimes. It's crazy to see how many people want to work with me. I'm still in shock."

The result of all those phone calls is the driving force behind the producer's next album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value, due March 27. The project features a diverse list of guest artists throughout, ranging from Jay-Z and Lil Wayne to Fall Out Boy and the Hives. ("The one with the Hives is ill," Tim boasted. "That's my record there.")

Another surprising collaboration Timbaland managed to nail down is with Sir Elton John. Even more surprising, the producer got the legendary John to solely play the piano on the track rather than sing. "He played for at least seven hours," Timbaland explained of working with John. "He was dope. You're talking about a guy ... he's done songs with Aretha Franklin. You're talking about a dude I can't keep up with. That's all I can say.

"The song I got with him, really it's just him playing," he continued. "I don't have him singing. I might have him say one little line, that's it. It's more about his art and what he does. That's what people loved him for. When 'Bennie and the Jets' came out, there really weren't any lyrics. It was more about the music. He's a musical genius."

Other standout tracks on Shock Value, according to Timbaland, include a reunion with his rhyme partner Magoo and the album intro, featuring a Nina Simone sample. "I ain't gonna put too much out on it, it might scare the people," he said of the opener.

While Tim noted the scope of the artists he's worked with and his interest in multiple genres of music, he also admitted that a lot of times he really has no clue who some artists are when they approach him.

"When I go to a lot of award shows in Europe, [it seems like] everybody wants to work with me," Timbaland said, laughing. "And I'll be like, 'Huh? What?' "A European musician Tim is familiar with is, however, is the Finnish producer who accused him of stealing a beat. (Timbaland called the accusation "foolish."

"It makes me laugh," he said. "The part I don't understand, the dude is trying to act like I went to his house and took it from his computer. I don't know him from a can of paint. I'm 15 years deep. That's how you attack a king? You attack moi? Come on, man. You got to come correct. You the laughing stock. People are like, 'You can't be serious.' "

Big thanks to PeopleLikeMyself for the link!

Cali Stylz Interview!

2007-02-07T22:19:00.000-08:00

Well I told ya'll about our new member Nick and the dude is NOT playin'. He is the official Danja expert in my book and dude knows his music for sure. Well straight out the gate on his first post Nick is bringing the HEAT!! He got a chance to interview Cali Stylz of Crown Life Entertainment! Don't know who Cali Stylz is? Well take a minute to read Nick's interview:

Cali Stylz Interview

And there you have it just a little more knowledge for ya' on the one they call Cali Stlyz. Do NOT sleep on Nick, he plans to bust us off weekly with Danja Handz news. Nick welcome to the team!!

What ya'll think of the interview?

Timbaland leaks a new track

2007-02-07T21:42:00.000-08:00

So here's yet another Timbaland radio interview from Elliott in the Morning but this time Tim has a few surprises for us. Check them out:

Part I

Part II

So I wonder if the Missy biopic will ever happen. It would be interesting to have all the Super Friends Crew back together for the movie.

So finally we hear Timbaland's side of the "Do It" controversy. Tim says the sample is from a video game (or so he thought) and did not steal anyone's beat. He admits to sampling but not to stealing. The dude probably has thousands upon thousands of sounds, added to that he's busy as hell so he doesn't have time to know which sound is what but he admits he did sample. Hoepfully we can all move on from this and let the lawyers work it out now.

What you all think about Tim & Trent Reznor, Tim & Metallica, Tim & Pearl Jam, and Tim & Sade? Sounds real cool to me. I think Reznor and Tim would be pure insanity!

And finally here is another single from Shock Value. The track features The Hives and is called "Throw It On Me" What do ya'll think? Hot track?

HUGE props to Bigmac for the interview links and n0t0 for the new track!

Timbaland & Coldplay

2007-02-07T11:59:00.000-08:00

Sure we've been hearing for a long time about Tim's and Coldplay's mutual respect for one another as well their hope to one day work together but has that day finally come?

Check out the exclusive article from Entertainment Weekly about the current progress between these two.

So will it happen? Will we finally get to hear what we've been waiting for? Timbaland mentioned in that radio interview that he wanted to mix X Y and now this news. Sounds pretty promising to me. Stay tuned it should be really interesting, I know my ears are excited!

Big thanks to Ronde at Entertainment Weekly for the story!

Timbaland On MTV Canda

2007-02-06T22:22:00.000-08:00

Timbaland is EVERYWHERE these days! Check him out on MTV Canda:

Tim on MTV Canada I

Tim on MTV Canada Part II

Wait did I hear that right? [On Bjork] "I did most of the songs on her album" DAMN!! Now there you have it straight from the man himself. Bjork and Tim confirmed!

Alright so we got another track name "A Beat Inspires" with Fallout Boy off Shock Value. Dre and Jay Z also confirmed on the album. 3 employees on MMG? Man he needs a few more for real! Great interview and cool to see Tim doin' interviews and getting himself out there.

Dude is BLOWIN' UP! March 27th everyone......t's a good day to be a Timbaland fan.

HUGE THANKS to MTV Canada for sending me this video!

New Polow Article

2007-02-06T18:50:00.000-08:00

Check out the new article in this month's Ozone mag. The scans aren't the best but still it's a good read. He mentions Tim in a few places. Check it:

Page 1

Page 2

HUGE props to Big A for the scans and Timbalandchick for the re-sizes!!

A lof of people have e-mailed me and asked about the connection between Polow and Tim. I can honestly say I don't know exactly. From what I've heard, Jim Crow was looking to work with Tim and that's how Polow met Tim. I also know that Polow was part of the making of Bubba's Deliverence album. Polow was also featured on the Mudd Katz "Put It On Me" and remixed Bubba's "Back In Da Mudd" (Zone 4 Remix) .

There has also been a lot of speculation about Will Smith's "Partystarter" with people saying it was a Tim beat sold to Ludacris who then sold it to Polow (hence why Luda gets co-writing credits though he doesn't rap on the track) but no one can say for sure. There is also speculation about the Medina "Number Man" track with people saying the beat is a throwaway beat from Tim that Polow picked up.

The Polow/Tim connection is definitely something I would love to know more about. Everytime I read an article about Polow I wish someone would just ask about their connection or at least ask how they met. Maybe one day I'll get that interview!

Timbaland on HOT 99.5

2007-02-06T09:05:00.000-08:00

Check out the interview

"Donjo" who the hell is that? Haha! Dang ya'll hear that beatbox? Whoa!

XMEN:

1. Danja
2. King
3. Sir John
4. Brian Kidd ??
5. ???

So we gotta look for Shakira, Enrique, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Celine Dion (LOL!) and Chris Martin on the unreleased tracks from Shock Value.

The craziest thing to me about this interview is that Tim said he loves lyrics. Here I'm thinking sounds, noises, blips and blaps but nope it's words.

DOPE interview huh?! BIG props to TimboFan for the link.

Fabolous & Timbo

2007-02-06T07:22:00.001-08:00

Straight from MTV:

***The official first single, though, is "Make Me Better." The track — which features Ne-Yo on the hook and was produced by Timbaland — finds Fab in a very familiar mode, talking to the ladies. The strings will remind hip-hop fans of Raekwon's classic "Rainy Dayz"; as for the lyrics, Fab and Ne-Yo tell ladies they are forces to be reckoned with on their own — but with their ladies upgrading them, they're that much better.

"You want a girl that completes you and makes you better," he explained. "You don't want a girl who brings more arguments and more bills. ... You want a girl who, when you're walking around with your tie crooked, she fixes your tie. .... That's the kind of [woman] I'm looking for. Whether she's a celebrity or non-celebrity don't really matter. You just need somebody you can connect with."It touches so many places," Fab added of the song. "It's a sexy record, plus a swagger record, an anthem record all in one. ... I played it for a couple of dudes a week ago, and they was like, 'I'mma tell my shorty that: "Yo, shorty, you make me better. I'm cool, I'm fly and sh--, but us together, we make a great pair." ' Dudes can take it — it's giving them some game. I felt it could work on all levels."

On the production front, while Timbaland helped man the boards on Fab's debut, Ghetto Fabolous, the rapper and super producer actually didn't get together in the studio this time.

"I never got to actually hook up with Tim," Fab said. "But I was in Miami working for two and a half months. So I would see him out, see him around. I seen him in [Miami hot spot] the Forge a couple of times, and a couple of his records would come on and I'd be like, 'This is what I need.' He'd be laughing and say, 'All right.' He definitely knows I respect his work. [When I went to record 'Make Me Better'] Ne-Yo came in and attacked them strings. He already had a vision. When I came in, all I had to do was put the spice on the sh-- and it was ready. It was smash already to me." ****

So finally another Fab and Tim callabo. Big props to Bossplayya for the link!

New Week New Changes

2007-02-05T01:20:00.000-08:00

Hey all happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed the Super Bowl. Well here we have a new week ahead of us and with that comes a few changes. First off we have an old friend returning, I'm not saying who or when but I think you'll all be pleased to see her/him.

We also have a new member of The Chronicles family. Nick (of "my name is" fame) will be joining the crew with frequent news, updates, and info on the one called Danja Hands. It seems Tim and Danja are a duo now (though thankfully still produce solo) so it's important than to recognize the talents of both. Nick has become quite the expert on Danja and I look forward to having him share his knowledge with everyone, including myself as my Danja knowledge is limited. Look for a incredible first post my Nick later this week.

I have updated all the Timbaland production lists. There have been many changes, additions (thanks Givemeasong!) and re-arranging so go check them out and update your own lists.

I have added additional people to the Timbaland affiliates list so go check out thier myspaces and show them some love. Let's see we got Justin's new video out this week and the big news: Tim's "Give It To Me" will also premiere this week too. Big A got some cool reading for us too.

Finally starting next Moday, there will be a bi-weekly "Where Are They Now" post looking at artists who have worked at one time or another with Timbo. We're talking everyone from Aaliyah to Xscape. I am FAR from an expert on any of these artists so if anyone has any info on any of them please shoot me an e-mail.

Thanks as always for the support and have a great week!

Respect,
Boogie

One Republic looks to sign with MMG

2007-02-04T23:27:00.000-08:00

I just recieved a new bulletin from Ryan of One Republic and he has some exciting news to announce:

***Heyyyyyyyy all our wonderful friends out there in myspace... we've got some news!!!!

There's part of me that doesn't want to send this bulletin (to avoid the jinx- everyone knock on wood real quick)...BUT. To those who have been so patient with us you deserve information.

We are currently negotiating a deal with Interscope records through Timbaland's division of Interscope (YES, 'the" Timbaland that did Nelly Furtado, Justin, Missy, Bjork, Duran Duran)...I've known him for years (and used to be signed to a production deal with him), and as life sometimes is, everything comes full circle.....expantion:

As many of you might know we were signed to Columbia records in 05 and our album was supposed to be released this past summer.... didn't happen. Crap happened. People got fired. Labels merged and politics abounded.....if u know anything about this insane industry you will understand what we mean. Anyway, due to some savvy strings being pulled we got out of our deal and have been "unsigned" since May of 06.

Summer of 06, Timbaland comes a'callin, showing interest in signing us to his new label on Interscope (happens to be the best and our favorite label), meanwhile he's blowing up bigger than Jupiter....I, personally, as well as the band, respects and loves his music and production and savvy, so we of course say "yes". So.....we are to be Timbaland's 1st rock band released on Interscope in 07. Again, this goes against all the rules of jinxing something good.....but you need to know that at 'this' moment in time...'this' is what's happening. They are buying the album from Columbia (or most of it), we will be adding some new songs, and then releasing our album on Interscope.

ALSO- Timbaland has remixed "apologize" and put a remixed version on his own solo album called "Shock Value" which comes out Late March- EVERYONE GO BUT IT PLEASE!!! thanks. We might do an eminem- dido thing here where one album helps launch another. Needless to say- none of this has come about in the way any of us thought but we are grateful for the new label opportunity, grateful for Timbaland's interest and help, and grateful for a shot at getting our music to the masses. ......and more than anything- grateful to YOU guys for sticking with us. thanks .

Ryan *****

Definitely some exciting news! Ryan speaks of working for Timbaland productions and I asked him awhile ago about that. Turns out he produced "Apologize" under Timbaland productions. He also talked about the work he did on Bubba's Deliverence album. So they definitely have been friends for quite some time.

Looking forward to hearing more from this callabo. Tim gonna OWN 2007!

Timbaland and Bjork confirmed!

2007-02-03T23:53:00.000-08:00

I'm real late on this news. I read about it but forgot to post it so I apologize for the delay. We all know Tim has worked with Bjork but we don't know how many tracks he's done with her. It originally started out as 7 then it became 1 and finally there was rumors of at least 3. As it turns out Tim has done 2 beats for Bjork which she is re-working.

According to the admin of her website:

****Being the one and only I got sent new songs from Björk. These songs are to be on the new album she has been working on for the past months. She has been all around the world to record, working with numerous people from truly different background. I have been left with many thoughts after listening to these tracks, the first impression is that I want to hear more, as I did not get everything shortlisted for the record. It made me excited.

The only thing I have heard prior of the making of this new record was a collaboration with Timbaland was being penned in. They met for a couple of sessions and laid down some beats for two tracks, "then I took these tracks and worked on them further", says Björk. This is true, as I hear that she has taken them to a another level.

We speak about the many collaborators on this record and the list is very interesting as Antony Hegerty duets on two tracks. Drummer Chris Corsano jumps into at least the 2 songs. New sounds and instrumentation are provided by Toumani Diabate who plays the Kora and Konono nr.1 with electric thumb pianos. More percussive delights come from Brian Chippendale from Lightning Bolt Great artists being drafted into the fold!

This list is very impressive and intriguing and from this first batch of song create a very unique sound and emotion. Nothing sounds really familiar about this experience, apart from the name of Mark Bell, him I know. And Sjón, turns to form to deliver one lyric, his 5th lyric since they started work together. This record is a Björk production par excellence. No stone left unturned to seek out the perfect pitch.

And more work is being done in the next few weeks on the new record. It has not got a name. The record is scheduled for late spring release. Some of us have wished to see Björk live in concert.

Well. Björk will be going on the road and giving us long wanted concert recitals. Yes gigging again. I get to see who is the band, I'll be damned, I forgot. It is being finalised right now! From what I remember: We are in for a treat. I am promised to be there. Bien sur. Of-course. More soon.****

So there you have it! Now let's just hope those rumors are true that Bjork may end up on The Music Moseley Group!

The Making of Justified (**Edited)

2007-02-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

Speaking of Justin Timberlake, we got a chance to look at his latest offering (look below) but now let's go back and take a look at his very first project. Here are a 3 parts to the MTV Launch of Justin Timberlake's making of the Justified album. *EDIT This is NOT from the making of Justified DVD but rather the MTV Launch of the making of the album. So sit back and enjoy.

***EDIT Videos have been taken down due to copyright infringement. Yikes sorry!

HUGE props to my man Introduction for finding these with me and getting as pysched as I was!

New Justin Timberlake Video

2007-02-01T17:07:00.000-08:00

Here's the trailer for Justin Timberlake's 3rd single

"What Goes Around....Comes Around"

Starring Scarlett Johansson. Watch out for Feb. 9th!

Seeing Double

2007-02-01T14:19:00.000-08:00

Kiley Dean is beloved by some many people that she's sort of become this cult icon. I've met some HARD CORE fans that don't want to hear nothin' about their dear Kiley. Timbo had the pleasure of working with this talented singer and she even made a video for "Make Me A Song" but did you know they actually made 2 versions?

Check them out:

**Edit thanks to Fran for the link to the full of the second video!

So which one you all feelin'?