The Rarest of Reels

Quite some time ago, I discovered 4 of some of the Rarest Reels to date:

Playa's "Ms. Parker"
Ginuwine's "G Thang"
Sista's "Hip Hop"
Jodeci "Sweaty"

All of these videos definitely exsist.....somewhere. You see just as quickly as I found them on youtube, they were deleted, and after extensive searching I have still yet to find them again. Have you ever seen them?

Czar's Sample (Rumor) of the Week...

What's up Tim stans? I know it's not Friday, but I thought I'd share something today given what's happened over the last couple of days. As many of you already know, one of music's biggest, most influential, and legendary musicians passed away over the weekend: Isaac Hayes. Isaac Hayes was so huge that it would take me all day just to talk about 5% of his music career. Words really can't explain how large of an impression Isaac Hayes left on the music industry--he was a true legend. If you only know him as "that guy who did Shaft" or "the guy who did Shaft and was the voice of Chef on South Park," then I suggest you get educated on this true icon of music.

Now, some of you all might wonder what Isaac Hayes has to do with Timbo. Well, I thought I'd share a little rumor that has been circulating for some time about a certain Timbaland track and a couple of Issac Hayes tracks that it possibly samples. The track is Bubba Sparxxx's "Lovely," and for some time I've heard arguments over where Tim sampled the cymbal pattern featured on "Lovely." The first theory is that it's just a pattern Timbo created/found on his drum machine. The other two theories, which I find to be more interesting, are that the cymbal pattern actually samples one of two Isaac Hayes tracks. The first track is Hayes' "Theme from Shaft" that opens with that now infamous hi-hat cymbal pattern. The second possible song is "Title Theme" from another 70s film, Three Tough Guys, which also opens with a hi-hat cymbal pattern, but it sounds more rough when compared to the Theme from Shaft.

So what do y'all think? Is it just a pattern from a drum machine? Did it sample "Shaft?" Or did it sample "Title Theme?" To be honest, I'm not quite sure really which theory is right. It seems like this rumor might remain unsolved, just like the baby giggle from "Are you that Somebody" that I posted a year and a half ago (peep "this" )

R.I.P. Isaac Hayes.

Peace,
Czar

Ginuwine releases new song, talks Timbaland

Ginuwine recently talked about his new collaboration with UK producer Shayal in a East meets West style project. He also hinted at the possibility of working with Timbaland and the possibility of a future album:

Are you bitter that Timbaland, with whom you worked heavily in the '90s, seems to have moved more into pop territory than R'n'B?

Timbaland is a producer and an artist and he gets bored with a lot of things. He needs new things to excite him and so he's moving on. But he certainly hasn't neglected the hip-hop and R'n'B scene.

Would you like to work with him again?

I would like to, but then again, maybe that wouldn't work now. Sometimes you have to move on. But I do believe that if he and I stepped into the studio to create something for today's music scene, we could do it. I would love to, but right now, I'm not focused on that.

Here's the Full Article

G is featured on the track "Baby Dil Deewana" produced by Shayal and also featuring
Anu Shukla. Here's the video:



Thoughts?

Thanks to Kyle for the info.

Danja and Timbaland still scheduled for new Clipse projects

MTV recently talked with Malice and Pusha from The Clipse and confirmed that both Timbland and Danja will be on their upcoming projects, the Re-Up Gang LP and the new Clipse album Till the Casket Drops.

Other contributors include Kanye West, Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz, the Neptunes, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Sean C. and LV, DJ Khalil, the Runners, Dame Grease and Reefa.

The question, as always, is will they make the final cut.

....but Britney Spears IS working with....

Danja and Jim Beanz.

Right now. In Los Angeles.

Danja on production. Beanz writing and vocal production.

You know it's gonna be hot!

Interview with Six 2

Finally some news about Six 2! I've been wondering if we were going to hear from him again but I figured it was only a matter of time. If you aren't familiar with Six 2, he originally got his start via the D.O.C with Dr. Dre and worked extensively on the Dre's 2001 album (that's Six 2 on "Exxxplosive") In terms of Timbaland, Six 2, Attitude, and Tim were to release a record together as a trio. They reportedily did over 40 tracks for the album but unfortunately it has never seen the light of day. Thankfully over the years we've heard multiple tracks leaked from the project inlcuding "Mean Walk", "I See You", and "Letz Git High." Dubcnn.com recently talked with Six 2 to talk about his work with D.O.C and Dre, what really happened with Timbaland, and the future of his music:

Dubcnn: You were talking about the Timbaland project, what happened to that project.

Six 2: Well, he called me down to Miami where he was working on a solo album. After he started working with me it turned from a solo album to a group album. It was me, Timbaland, Attitude, John Doe, and Ms Carrie. We did a gang of songs with him. Then when he got his deal back with Interscope or whoever, it went from the group project to his solo. A lot of those songs we did for him, he used those to get the deal back, and then used other sh-t we wasn’t on. I’d say 70% of the album my vocals was on. Me and Attitude co-wrote Timbaland’s parts. Then after he got the deal, he put out Nelly Furtado album and we were like what the hell happened to our sh-t?

While we were working on his sh-t, he said he wanted to do a solo album on me, so I started working on my sh-t at the same time working on his sh-t. To be real, I don’t think he had any intentions of doing our shit. I might be wrong, but the way things turned out, I doubt it. I wrote a song that he ended up selling to the Pussycat Dolls and I didn’t hear anything about it until it was time for them to start shooting the video. So, now I had to fight to get my percentage of that song. I got like three songs that are on the Timbaland project. There is one with him and Justin Timberlake called “Release” that I did get credit for and then I co-wrote a song called “Bounce” with him, Dre and Missy Elliott. I also co-wrote a song with him and Magoo called “Board Meeting”. A lot of the songs on there I had parts on but when I started fighting for my percentages on the Pussycat Dolls he started taking me off songs I guess because he was mad I was asking for my money.

Dubcnn: So do you still have any of these songs?

Six 2: Yeah, I still have some that was supposed to be on his album and some that was from my solo. One of them, “Mean Walk”, I think they put out with Whoo Kid on a mix CD, that was supposed to be my first lil' solo song. There is the one song called “Lil Old Apartment” that was for Timbaland’s album, and one called “Let’s Get High”. He didn’t use any of those. A lot of the songs I was going to put on something and just leak them to try and get the buzz back.

"Ms. Carrie" is obviously Keri Hilson. Now there's a super group for ya': Attitude, 6'2, D.O.E, Keri, AND Timbaland! Obviously too good to be true. Check your liner notes carefully. You won't see Two's name on "Boardmeeting" and "Bounce" but you will see it on "Release" and The Pussycat Dolls' "Wait A Minute." I have no idea the behind the scenes of these types of situations but it definietly sounds like some kind of sh*t went down. One minute your writing records for your album and the next your fighting for publishing on one of those records used for another group without you even knowing.

Crazy to think that "Mean Walk" was supposed to be 6'2's first single yet instead was used on a mixtape. What a waste of a great track. To refresh your memories, take a listen:



Hopefully one day we'll get to hear "Lil Old Apartment" and more tracks that Tim did for Six Two and the group. Now as far as "Let's Get High" that track actually was released and features Attitude and can be found on Six Two's album Mac-a-roni And G's. Here's the full track:



Now that's a Timbaland beat! For all you alternate version stans, there is a rare alternate to the track with Six 2 only that I still have not been able to get my hands on. There's also another Timbaland track on Mac-a-roni And G's that should have a very familiar sounding beat. Know who else used it?

Big thanks to Big A on this great find and we'll continue to be on the look out for more from Six Two. Don't forget to stop by his myspace page and give the dude some props!

New Timbaland and T Pain "Talk That"

Remember the T-Pain & Timbaland track I was telling you to be on the lookout for? This is it:



The track is called "Talk That" which Timbaland first priemeried at his wedding. "I got two records [with T-Pain] that are retarded. If you would've come to my wedding, you would have heard the records. At my reception, everybody was going crazy. It's this one record we got that's called, 'Talk That.' It's phenomenal! Everybody is like, 'You rapping like that?' I been doing that. It's nothing for me."

Yes even though the track could have gone to T Pain for his latest album Thr33 Ringz, Tim wants to give it to his "sister" Missy. "That record, I won't put on my [LP] 'cause it's so much of a smash. It's so phenomenal, you would be like, 'Well, why wouldn't you put it on your record, if it's so much of a smash?' Because I would give it to my sister. My sister needs that record more than I would need that. My sister, which is Missy. If Missy had that record, she's gone. She's gone!"

Here's Timbaland in his own words:

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

Big props to Jordan on the find.

Kiley Dean backs up Madonna, works with Timbaland

Recently we were able to confirm a few things regarding the cult favorite, Kiley Dean. Yes, that is Kiley singing on Flo Rida's Timbaland assisted hit "Elevator." Kiley paid a visit to Timbo in the studio back in January and he asked her to sing on the track. Kiley confirmed the two were talking and since that time they have recorded some tracks together.

Now the Kiley Dean "comeback" is in full force with Dean going back to her roots as she will be replacing long time Madonna back up singer Donna De Lory on the Sticky & Sweet Tour. Remember Kiley was 'discovered' by Timbo as Britney Spears' backup singer. No word on if Kiley will be doing with full tour with Madonna but once she is finished, Dean will head back to the studio to lay down more tracks with Timmy.

Are we looking at Simple Girl part II? Will their finally be an official album released by Kiley Dean? We'll let you know as more information develops.

Keri Hilson on the cover of Trace Magazine

No Timbaland and Britney Spears

A lot can happen in 5 days. Since Taio Cruz made his statement about who was working with Britney Spears on her new album, Kanye West has denied the collaboration and we can now also confirm that Timbaland not be working with Spears either.

So who got it wrong Cruz or the media? But at this point who cares.

Timbaland & Freestyle Steve in St. Tropez

New Sebastian "Booty"

Sebastian comes through with another new track via his myspace called "Booty." Who's the singer you ask? Good question but I take it her name is Jasmine hence the line "Jasmine a freak?? Watch your mouth." Whoever it is her voice is dope!

No word on the producer (yet) or if the track is brand new or possibly an unreleased track from Cruel Intentions but wherever it's from Sebastian brings the heat on this uptempo banger. Thanks for the new tunes G!

Timbaland compare Plies to Tupac

You agree with Timbo?

Danjastrumental "Official Girl"

Nate Hills gives us another one of his instrumentals, this time for Cassie's new single:

Cassie "Official Girl"

Attitude "Man Right Here" on iTunes today

Make sure to cop Attitude's first official single produced by Danja today!

Word Is: Britney Spears will have Timbaland on next ablum

Word is Timbaland will be on Britney's next album or at least so says UK R&B artist Taio Cruz:

I have been writing and producing tracks for the new Britney record but as always with her, I’m not allowed to talk about the sound. Her career is riding on this record so I need to sit down and talk to her to make sure she is ready. The songs will be good - she has Kanye, Pharrell, Timbaland and me doing tracks for her.

It is more a matter of whether she is mentally and physically ready for this. On the last album, Blackout, she was tired and people were forcing her to put another album out. If she is ready it will be huge - she just came with Blackout too early.

Hmm I'm a skeptical about this info but maybe that's because I'm not familiar with Taio Cruz at all. Plus there's no mention of Danja who confirmed he's working on her new album and did most of her last. Interesting though if Timbo is on the album after the not so positive remarks he's said about Britney in the past. Then again the past is the past. Guess we'll wait and see.

NICK'S NOTE: Kanye has denied working with Britney, so Tim's involvement is just as doubtful.

Danja talks about the future of production

Rhapsody has been a Danja fan for a long time now with multiple interviews, youtube videos, and features. Recently they sat down with Danja, Tricky Stewart, DJ Toomp, the J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, J.R. Rotem, and Grind Music to talk about what the future holds for music production. Check it out:

On Songwriters As Stars:

Danja: It could hurt because it could be a better song that’s from an unknown writer or producer and because that name isn’t attached, [the label] don’t give it a second chance. But if it’s coming from me and Keri Hilson or Sean Garrett, nine times out of ten, they won’t even second guess. A lot of A&Rs really don’t have ears ‘cause they really don’t know. So, what we present to them, they have to go with because we feel so excited about it. There’s a lack of writers so everybody (producers, record label execs, A&Rs) is looking [for songs], and everybody’s getting a chance right now. I’m still looking for that special chemistry with a writer like Dream and Tricky or like me and my engineer, Marcella Araica. The only [songwriters] that I love almost every time they write something is The Clutch; melodically, they get it.

On Shrinking Artist Budgets:

Danja: Definitely the rate has gone down. The budgets aren’t as big as they used to be so you can’t demand that much. You used to be able to demand to get paid half before getting in the studio and the other half when you turn in the mix. Now, sometimes you gotta go in the studio and do that record [first]. If it’s something I want to work on and the label don’t want to pay me before I get in, I’m not going to trip. Then when I give them a record and the whole building is screaming up and down about it, I can bust them in the head for that $100,000.

On Technology and the Collaborative Process

Danja: Technology kills the creative process and it makes it easier. The Clutch will write a whole song on iChat. Someone will be in Atlanta, someone will be in L.A. and someone will be in New York. They have their sound studios and they all sing their parts and then they’ll send it and the song will be crazy. They just have that type of formula and that type of chemistry because they’ve been working together for years.

On The Future

Danja: Take [Mr. Collipark]. He had one sound doing a bunch of snap stuff. But he found Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris and V.I.C. This dude broke three artists that people know. You gotta fall back into that role sometimes and just give them that shot. Breaking the artists will establish your longevity because then you’re building a career and you get a project that you can constantly invest in. That’s how you really secure yourself to constantly make money because you always going to work on that project and then you make more money on the back-end because you’re the label head and you’re the executive.

Definitely peep the whole article as it sheds some light into the minds of some of the biggest names in the production business. Props to Big A on the find.

5 tracks by Chris Cornell

Planet Radio 103.7 recently talked with Chris Cornell about his new album Scream and what it's like working with Timbaland. Also there's 5 FULL songs off the album posted on 103.7's website. They are:

1. "Watch Out" Yes I agree with most of you, an Ashlee Simpson leftover. Jim Beanz's vocal genius is all over this track during the chorus and especially during the bridge, damn! Check the very end though, why can't the whole track be like that?

2. "Scream" Very cool laid back track. Cornell's voice couldn't sound any better. Who's the guy that comes in halfway thru? Attitude? Izza? I have a hunch those strings in the track are Larry Gold.

3. "Long Gone" This is my favorite track of the bunch. Cornell sounds incredible. As I listen through the tracks, I'm reminded what a phenomenal singer the guy is. Love the choral voices and the spacey feel it has.

4. "Never Far Way" Can you believe it's the same producer of Aaliyah's "One In A Million"? Timmy T has come a long way! Not a big fan of the song BUT it's the most Chris Cornell rock n roll track of the 5 so I can appreciate it. Timbo's production took a back seat to Chris Cornell's voice and vibe which is as it should be.

5. "Ground Zero" Timbo takes an 80s bass line, adds a simple background call, mixes it all together and comes out with this gem. Another great track for Cornell to showcase his vocals. Check the scratches! Tim bringin' it back.

Overall some great production from Timbo. Seems as though Tim really took a back seat on the production and let the real star, Chris Cornnell, shine. First time too as usually Timbo's production on "rock" tracks overpower the artist. I'm definitely happy with what I hear so far and will be copping that disc in September.

Still I have to ask, is this Timbaland's best work of his entire career? As a HUGE fan of Tim in the 90s I have to disagree but this new music still keeps that love going. Timbo the King!!

Missy Elliott on "America's Best Dance Crew"

Missy stopped by ABDC last night to let 'em know what's up check it out:



In addition the top 4 dance crews left in the competition each performed to a different Missy hit over the last decade:

Super Cr3w "We Run This"

SoReal Cru "One Minute Man"

Boogie Bots "Work It"

Fanny Pak "Get UR Freak On" (by far the best crew. Big shout out to Matt for bringing something fresh to the table)

Great look for Missy!

Danja "challenge"s Lil' Wayne

Hear it for yourself: