Wednesday, August 1, 2007

BossPlayya Presents the Timstrumentals of the Week

Back again w/ some Timstrus for y'all.

Now a group that been missin for a long minute now is Total. Kima, Keshia and Pam put out 2 successful albums w/ Bad Boy records in the 20th Century...they had a series of breakups and reunions...and breakups again...far as I know their status is in limbo right now.

But no matter what these ladies are doing now, they have the didstinction of teaming w/ Timbo on some undeniably nice records. Showcasin 2 of em this week.

First up is the classic WHAT ABOUT us off the Soul Food soundtrack in 1997. My fave track on that soundtrack, the extended version w/ Timmy rappin bout spendin Francs in Amsterdam (it was Guilders back then Tim!)was even better. To me this was Tim expanding on and perfecting what he brought w/ SWV's CAN WE at the top of that year. And when he drops in w/ the beatbox?! Crazy....

Total//WHAT ABOUT US timstru

After that joint, they worked together again on WHAT THE DEALIO off the WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE soundatrck in 1998. But since they never put it out as a single and there i no instru available, let's fast forward to TRIPPIN.

The lead single to Total's sophomore album was officially produced by Missy, Darryl Pearson and Puffy, but boasted 'additional production' by TIMBALAND. Thats why it's here, you can hear Timmy's sound all in it. I'm an even bigger fan of the alternate mix that appeared on the maxi single, it has Timbaland on co-production.

Total//TRIPPIN timstru

Total//TRIPPIN alternate mix timstru

Next week, Nelly Furtado ft. Ms Jade versus Ms Jade ft Nelly Furtado (?!? -- Make sense?)...tryna to make it happen

7 comments :

  1. yooo thanks bossplaya. i know you got other things to tend to, but thanks for getting these instrumentals to us. just to let you know, we really appreciate the efforts!

    good looks! have a good one bro!

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  2. yeh man thanx. you kept ur promise. thanx for the instrumentals. keep up the good work.

    i was wondering is there an instrumental for memphis bleek's song "is that your chick" and if so could you post it one time cuz that has to be one of the best tim beats ever

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  3. Is That Ur Chick doesnt have an instru available. There's a version w/ the main vocal track removed, but the chorus and all adlibs are stil there.

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  4. Wait a minute "alternate mix" what is this? I've never heard of any alternate mix of "Trippin"

    There's the PD and Missy Mixes but never heard of an alternate mix.

    Hmmmm Rod you got this full version with lyrics?

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  5. Man.. this site is too ill. Bringin back memories and sh*t. lol...

    And I always thought at the back of my head that Timbo had his hand in this 1...Ya'll cleared that up for me.

    Yo, this was one of those Timbo tracks that left me floored. My girl back in the day was hella diggin this track too lol. But on some real talk, Timbo will always be one of my favs, because his music was pretty much the soundtrack for me when I was in Middle and High School...

    Anyway, enough of the flashbacks...lol. Yo J, I think the alternative mix was the video version of "Trippin." Sorta like how "The Way I Are" video version differs from the radio/album version.

    Here's the Video:

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=K5x9cEjcD30

    The drums, the snare, and the pads in the "Trippin" original are arranged a little differently in it than the "Trippin" Alternative version...

    One more thing... in that track, I keep hearin "Dogg" in the background. Is that from Parliament-Atomic Dog? It's starts at :40 secs...

    Excuse my essay lol.

    Peace out and much luv yall...

    Aaron James

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  6. Aaron great ear! That is George Clinton "Atomic Dog" as a sample. Tim has used it before too.


    This video is the Missy Mix of "Trippin" there is also the PD Mix as well. Both of which can be found on the "Trippin" CD single.

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  7. yeh man thanx. you kept ur promise. thanx for the instrumentals. keep up the good work.

    i was wondering is there an instrumental for brandy's song "come as you are" and if so could you post it one time cuz that has to be one of the best tim beats ever

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