Timbaland at SXSW

I have to be honest, and say that I am jealous of any of the Timstans out there who saw Tim perform at SXSW last weekend. Music blogs and critics have been talking about Timbaland's set all day today. Here's what one music critic had to say about Timbo at SXSW:

But the highlight of the evening, and actually one of my highlights of all of SXSW 2012, was special guest Timbaland. Tim hit the stage to team with Dev on his raw, hard-hitting new single "Break Ya Back" ("Dev is part of the Superfriends now," Timbaland told the crowd, referring to his famous posse of regular collaborators), then apparently refused to leave. Of course, no one was complaining about this one bit. "I know you've all been missing me, but daddy's back and I'm here to save music!" he boldly announced. After giving the undiscovered, unsigned artists in the crowd a pep talk about never giving up on their musical dreams (fitting, since Perez's party was in conjunction with VH1's Save The Music), Timbaland tore into a set of his many hits with his Superfriends, including Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back," Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous Girl," OneRepublic's "Apologize," and Missy Elliott's "Work It," along with his own "Carry Out," "Say Something," "The Way I Are," and "Give It To Me." The set went on and on and on--in fact, when a security guard tried to escort the photographers in front (who normally are only allowed to shoot during an artist's first three songs) away from the front of the stage, Tim protested, asking the snappers to stay and ordering, "Keep taking them pictures, baby!" He looked like he was having just way too much fun, shouting, "I don't want to leave the stage; I've got too many hits!" Finally he called it a night, bragging, "We saved the music today," but not before performing a snippet of another new banging song from the forthcoming Shock Value III that proved Timbaland is BACK. And he was right--I have missed him!

Timbo IS back!! Now, here's some youtube footage of Tim at SXSW, including a snippet of his track with Rick Ross:







Timbaland also showcased some songs from Shock Value 3 including "Break Ya Back," "Red Bone," and others. Tim even performed some tracks off the upcoming Missy album. Tim has requested that no one share the LiveStream video with the footage of these new recordings, so we're not going to post it. But, as is always the case when stuff gets leaked on the internet, you can easily find the video.

If you're a Timstan who went to SXSW, be sure to let us know your thoughts and experience, and most importantly, your feelings on Timbo's set!

Break Ya Back (Full and Explicit Version)

Check out the full and explicit version of "Break Ya Back," which includes an extra verse from Timbo:



Thanks to our friends at The Timbaland Passion for the heads up!

Thoughts?

PS, check out what Tim had to tell Z104 about the making of "Break Ya Back":



Props to BooDi Bin Timbo!

Timbaland ft. Dev - "Break Ya Back"

After a little over a year since Missy first told us about this song, we finally get to hear "Break Ya Back" (thanks to Z104 WNVZ out of Norfolk, VA which exclusively premiered the tune). The track features Dev and is slated for Shock Value 3. Peep the record:



Thoughts? While it's only a radio rip, do you think Missy's right in saying that "Break Ya Back" will "change the way hip hop is all over?"

Happy Birthday Timbo!!!!!

A HUGE Happy Birthday to the one, the only, Timothy Zachery Mosley aka Timbaland. Without a doubt, you've changed the way we listen to, dance to, write to, and experience music. Given that this is Timbo's birthday, I thought I'd reshare a little behind the scenes story that Tim shared with some of his fans about two of my favorite Timbo records "Party People" and "Indian Carpet." Peep the story from The King himself:

food for thought - ya boi Jay-Z always use to come thru the studio when i was workin in nyc. so i said to him one day while he was sittin on the couch, yo i may got somethang for you. he said cool where it at? so i played him the instrumental for "party people" he bop his head said whooo. than after the whoo!! you just saw mumbling almost lookin like he was possess by a something, then 15-20mins later he said "yo i'm ready can i go in the booth" i was like sappy ready for wat? he said "you wanted 16 rite? i said yea if you got it. he said "yeah i got it" the engineer plays the track and this was his 1st take . no stoppin just pausing for the ad-libbing. now mind you i'm sittin there like na no way that had to be written but then i thought how he knew to go off that sound in my beat? he walks out & was like cool? i was dayum rite cool haha. i just look at him like dude you think your good don't you. he just reply wit that famous laugh & said "wat else you got" so i played him this other beat & told him nah fool i cant put you on this one cuz this is for timbaland & magoo he said "then nigga why you play it" i said cause i like to piss you off like dat. i told him i was still workin on my verse he said "play the track" this is no lie he gets up walks to the kitchen grabs something to drink & starts that mumbling again. i'm like why does this fool keep mumblin. then out of no where you hear a loud whoooo from him. i'm like whooo wat. he keeps mumbling after we loop the track for like 30mins. around 45mins he said "can i lay this" i said lay what. he said "lay this verse" i said dummy didn't i just tell you dis is for timbaland and magoo? he said "i know this ain't for me" he goes in & laid a verse that had nuthin to do wit him but something about me. then said on the mic "yo how many verse you said you needed? i was like what the hell is goin on. me & my engineer jimmy dougalus look at each other like wow. so to make a long story short he laid both verses i learned them and gave y'all this: ("indian carpet"). now go back & listen to the lyrics. just know one of the greatest of all time will forever be Jay-Z. when i get some more time i'll hit y'all wit some crazy justin timberlake stories of us in the studio and why he is one of the greatest also.

Tim, you are simply one of the greatest to ever do it. Hope you enjoy this day with friends and family. From all the Timstans across the world, we love you and we thank you! Happy birthday!!!!!

Timbaland to Host BET's Music Matters Showcase at SXSW

Next Thursday, March 15th, Timbaland is going to host BET's Music Matters Showcase at this year's South by Southwest in Austin, Texas (Big Sean, Marsha Ambrosius, and Miguel are a few of the selected acts that night). To our Timstans that are either planning on going to SXSW or live in Austin, this is an event not to be missed. Feel free to give us a review of the whole showcase. Congrats on the gig, Timbo!!

Rick Ross calls on Timbo for Upcoming Album

Unless you've been living under a rock the past month or so, Rick Ross has been heavily promoting his upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don't, via mixtapes and music videos. Ross recently released two music videos, "Untouchable" and "High Definition," that feature cameos from Timbo. Peep the videos here:


(Peep 2:03 where Tim talks about Ross being a reincarnated Notorious B.I.G., and that Timbo actually worked with Biggie. Any of the Timstans out there have more info on this???)



Both Ross and Timbo have confirmed the upcoming collaboration, so be on the look out when God Forgives, I Don't drops. And who knows, we might even hear Rozay on SV3.

Album Watch!: New Timbaland and Missy Albums to Drop in June

Timbo recently sat down with MTV to discuss his upcoming projects, and he informed them that he and Missy Elliott plan to release their albums in June...AT THE SAME TIME! Check the video here:

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Now, we all know that Tim and Missy have a history of their albums being pushed back, but I'm seriously crossing my fingers that everything works out. How do you feel about a simultaneous album release date for Tim and Missy?

Music Video: Ian Carey ft. Rosette, Brasco, and Timbaland - "Amnesia"

And if you're wondering how in the world Tim linked up with Ian Carey, check out this interview.

Thoughts on the video?

Timbaland and Ludacris are Back in the Studio!!

Luda recently tweeted a pic a studio session pic with no other than Timbo!! He captioned the picture with: "Back in the studio wit the man I started wit. LUDAVERSAL ALBUM COMING SOON....." Because the Timbo/Luda collabs are always hot, I personally can't wait to hear what they cooked up. Ludaversal currently has a May release, so be on the lookout!

Dev ft. Timbaland - "Don't Hurt It"

Check out another Dev and Timbaland collabo entitled "Don't Hurt It" (produced by The Cataracs):

Happy Birthday Aaliyah!!

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl. On this day you would have been 33 years old and running the music game. We will never forget you nor how much your music touched and inspired us. RIP.

Carishma ft. Timbaland - "Keep Hangin' On" (Final Version)

Check out the final version of Carishma's "Keep Hangin' On" featuring Tim:



Which version are y'all feeling more?

FreeSol - "Fascinated" (Official Music Video)

Check out the music video for FreeSol's "Fascinated" featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbo.

Remaining Larry Live/SBI Beats

While he didn't end up posting 12 beats, Larry Live did give all the Timstans some amazing old school and unreleased Timbaland tracks. Check out the remaining beats he posted:

"Runnin' A Way"

The finished version of this record featured Malice from the Clipse before he was known as Malice.

"UH-HUH UH-HUH"


"Oooh" (circa 1990)


"In the '90s it will be hard to find me" (circa 1996)

This track was recorded during Tim's Basement days.

Thoughts on these unreleased Tim tracks?

In Case you Missed It...

Here's the full video of "Timbaland: E! True Hollywood Story."

Tonight on E: "Timbaland: the E True Hollywood Story"

All the Timstans need to make sure they tune in to E! tonight to watch "Timbaland: the E! True Hollywood Story." Timbaland will speak on his youth and upbringing, how he got involved in music, his first big break, his depression and suicidal thoughts, his status as a superproducer, and where he sees his music going in the future. Timbo also reveals one secret that most of us never knew: He was in love with Aaliyah. Here's what he said about it:
"When I first met Aaliyah—it time for the world to hear this, I'm gonna give a little secret—I was in love with her. I said, But I'm not…She just a baby, I'm old. I said to myself, 'I'm just gonna be her brother.' Oh man, I was fightin', I was fightin' a lot—a big war. But I loved Aaliyah."

Be sure to check out the special tonight, and we'll be sure to upload the full video when it becomes available.

Larry Live Presents: the 12 Days of Timbaland/Christmas

For those who don't know Larry Live has been posting unreleased Timbo tracks from the early '90s, mostly from his DJ Timmy Tim/Surrounded by Idiots days. He's been dropping one song each days a part of the "12 Days of Timbaland/Christmas." Here are six of the records released so far:

"Oh, Catherin" (Circa 1990/91)


"Ginger Bread Man"


"Fess Up" (Circa 1990/91)
This track features Larry Live, Magoo, and GY, who was an original member of SBI. Timstans will know that Tim reused this beat for Sista's "Good Thang."

"K Quick Beat"
From Larry Live: "Since this beat was made for a rapper that Tim was making beats for around the way by the MC name "K Quick" we're gonna title it "the k quick beat" that's the least i can do since the guy name us Surrounded By Idiots! Also K Quick use to be in a rap group with Malice of the Clipse back in the day way b4 Pusha started rapping and yes Tim use to make beats for Malice as well!"

"Take A Bath Beat"
From Larry Live: "So when Tim did this beat i remember us just sitting in his room laughing at what the sample was saying, we still don't know for sure but we always said that the sample was saying 'Take A Bath' so that's the name of this! ---Larry Live Of Live House Entertainment & SBI's! Tim & Missy always refer to Tim's lil keyboard he had back in the day, lol, this beat was made on it!"

"Where Could U Be Going"


Stay tuned for the rest of the tracks! Pretty dope stuff, right?!?!

"N****s in Paris" - Timbaland Remix Live

Timbaland co-hosted a Holiday Party last week in South Florida, and decided to do a little remix to the Jay-Z and Kanye West hit song "N****s in Paris." Peep:



Always good to see Timbo having fun!

FreeSol - "Intoxicated"

Looks like we have another FreeSol track produced by Timbaland. The song is called "Intoxicated." Check it out:



This is clearly the unfinished version, but what do y'all think of it?

Madonna - "Latte" (Final Version)

As most of you heard last week, the final version of Madonna's track "Latte" leaked on the net. Regardless if the song's actual title is "La La" or "Pala Tute," the track is produced by Timbaland and features Justin Timberlake. Check it out:



Thoughts?