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