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Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972),[4][5] known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper and singer. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythmic style. In 2007, Entertainment Weekly stated that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him—from sultry, urban-edged R&B songstresses [...] to the art of incorporating avant-garde sounds into No. 1 hits."[6] He has won four Grammy Awards from 22 nominations.[7]

Key Information

Timbaland's first major production credit was on the album Ginuwine... the Bachelor (1996) by R&B singer Ginuwine. Further commercial success on his following productions—including Aaliyah's album One in a Million (1996) and Missy Elliott's album Supa Dupa Fly (1997)—made him a sought-after producer for R&B and hip-hop acts. He performed as a recording artist himself while doing so, releasing three albums as part of the Virginia-based hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo, along with his debut solo album, Tim's Bio (1998). He produced Justin Timberlake's 2002 single "Cry Me a River", and thereafter produced the majority of Timberlake's subsequent releases—including FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006) and The 20/20 Experience (2013)—along with their respective hit singles.

Timbaland's 2007 single "Give It To Me" (featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake) peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded the release of his second album, Shock Value (2007). It spawned the singles "The Way I Are" (featuring Keri Hilson) and "Apologize" (with OneRepublic), which peaked at numbers three and two on the chart, respectively. His third album, Shock Value II (2009), was supported by the top 40 singles "Carry Out" (featuring Justin Timberlake), "Say Something" (featuring Drake) and "If We Ever Meet Again" (with Katy Perry). Meanwhile, Timbaland's production credits throughout this time expanded to include songs for Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Madonna, Kanye West, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, and Björk, among others.

Timbaland founded the record labels Beat Club in 2001 and its successor, Mosley Music Group in 2006, through which he has signed artists including Nelly Furtado—whose album Loose (2006) peaked the Billboard 200—as well as OneRepublic, Keri Hilson, Bubba Sparxxx, and Chris Cornell. Beat Club is namesake of a service in which Timbaland mentors upcoming producers, launched in 2020.[8] Along with fellow producer Swizz Beatz, he co-created the webcast series Verzuz that same year.

Early life

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Timothy Zachery Mosley was born on March 10, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Latrice, who ran a homeless shelter, and Garland Mosley, an Amtrak employee.[4][9] He graduated from Salem High School of Virginia Beach.[5][10] During his time as a DJ, he was known as "DJ Tim"[11] or "DJ Timmy Tim".[12] He has a younger brother named Sebastian.[13] His sister Courtney Rashon is a makeup artist and an author from New Jersey. While attending high school, Timbaland began a long-term collaboration with rapper Melvin (Magoo) Barcliff. The teenage Mosley also joined the production ensemble S.B.I. (which stood for 'Surrounded By Idiots') which also featured Neptunes producer, his cousin, Pharrell Williams.[12] Mosley was also high school friends with brothers Terrence and Gene Thornton, who would become known as Pusha T and Malice of the rap group Clipse, respectively.[14] In 1986, when Timbaland was 14 years old, he was accidentally shot by a co-worker at a local Red Lobster restaurant and was partially paralyzed for nine months.[15] During this time, he began to learn how to DJ using his left hand.[16]

Career

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by Timbaland

1992–2005

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Rapper Missy Elliott heard Timbaland's material after being introduced by Magoo. She and her R&B group, Sista, auditioned for DeVante Swing, a producer and member of the R&B act Jodeci. DeVante signed Sista to his Swing Mob record label and Elliott brought Mosley and Barcliff along with her to New York, where Swing Mob was based. It was DeVante who renamed the young producer Timbaland after the Timberland boot.[17] He and Magoo became part of Devante Swings’s label called Swing Mob. The label featured signees known as "Da Bassment" crew, joining artists such as R&B singer Ginuwine, male vocal group Playa (Smoke E. Digglera, Static Major and Digital Black), and the girl group Sugah which members included Rolita White, Susan Weems, and Charlene Tweet Keys .[12] Timbaland did production work on a number of projects with DeVante, including the 1995 Jodeci LP The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel, and Sista's (unreleased) début LP 4 All the Sistas Around da World. Elliott began receiving recognition as a songwriter for artists such as R&B girl group 702 and MC Lyte. Due to Timbaland's connection with her, he was often contacted to produce remixes of her songs.[18]

Timbaland began his producing career for R&B acts. In the early to mid-1990s, he produced a few songs for R&B acts such as Jodeci and Sista. In 1996, he made his mainstream breakthrough by producing the majority of both Aaliyah's second album One in a Million and Ginuwine's debut album Ginuwine...the Bachelor. This included the major hit singles "If Your Girl Only Knew" by Aaliyah and "Pony" by Ginuwine. While Timbaland was initially producing for R&B artists, his trademark sound was very much rooted in hip-hop with its fast-paced nature and clear drum breaks. He was taking a hip-hop sound and applying it to R&B, and in this way his sound was instrumental in blurring the distinction between hip-hop and R&B production.[19] In 1997, he fully produced Supa Dupa Fly, the debut album of Missy Elliott, who had been a childhood friend of Mosley. In this album Timbaland continued with his now trademark electronic production style, but since Missy frequently rapped the music was considered hip-hop. Also in 1997, he released his first album with his partner Magoo, Welcome to Our World, also a hip-hop album. In the late 1990s, his hip-hop production sound would become very influential and common as he produced for many high-profile hip-hop artists including Jay-Z, Nas, and The LOX. In 1999, he scored a major hit with Jay-Z and rap group UGK with the hit "Big Pimpin'". He also fully produced Missy's second album in 1999, Da Real World. During this time, Timbaland continued to produce primarily for R&B artists. He continued to produce for Ginuwine and Aaliyah, as well as contributing significantly to albums by Xscape, Nicole, Playa, and Total. He remixed Usher's major hit "You Make Me Wanna". In the early 2000s Timbaland produced songs including Ludacris' "Roll Out (My Business)",[20] Jay-Z's "Hola' Hovito",[21] Petey Pablo's "Raise Up",[22] and Beck's cover of David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs" during this period.[23] He also contributed three songs, all eventually released as singles, to Aaliyah’s self-titled third album, the exotic lead single "We Need a Resolution" (featuring himself rapping a verse), "More Than a Woman", and the ballad "I Care 4 U".[24] He also makes an appearance in Aaliyah's single "Try Again", which he also produced and co-wrote.

Timbaland & Magoo’s second album together was slated for release in November 2000. Indecent Proposal was to feature appearances by Beck, Aaliyah, as well as new Timbaland protégés—some from his new Beat Club Records imprint--Ms. Jade, Kiley Dean, Sebastian (Timbaland's brother), Petey Pablo, and Tweet (who was a member of Sugah during the Swing Mob days). The album was delayed for an entire year, finally released in November 2001. It was a commercial disappointment. Beck’s vocals for the track "I Am Music" were not included on the last version, which instead featured Timbaland singing along with Steve "Static" Garrett of Playa and Aaliyah.[25] The first release on Beat Club was the début album by Bubba Sparxxx in September 2001, Dark Days, Bright Nights.[26] The loss of Aaliyah deeply affected Timbaland. In a phone call to the MTV show Total Request Live, Timbaland said:

She was like blood, and I lost blood. Me and her together had this chemistry. I kinda lost half of my creativity to her. It's hard for me to talk to the fans now. Beyond the music, she was a brilliant person, the [most special] person I ever met.[27]

— Timbaland, MTV

Timbaland contributed three tracks to Tweet's debut album, Southern Hummingbird, and produced most of Missy Elliott's fourth and fifth LPs, Under Construction and This Is Not a Test![28] He also produced tracks for artists such as Lil' Kim ("The Jump Off") and southern rapper Pastor Troy during this period.[29] Collaborating with fellow producer Scott Storch, Timbaland also worked on a number of tracks on former *NSYNC lead singer Justin Timberlake’s solo debut, Justified, including the song "Cry Me a River".[30]

Late in 2003, Timbaland delivered the second Bubba Sparxxx album, Deliverance, and the third Timbaland & Magoo album, Under Construction, Part II Both albums were released to little fanfare or acclaim even though Deliverance was praised by reviews and embraced by the internet community.[31] In 2004, Timbaland produced singles for LL Cool J, Xzibit, Fatman Scoop, and Jay-Z, and he produced the bulk of Brandy’s fourth album, Afrodisiac.[32] Timbaland co-wrote two tracks ("Exodus '04" and "Let Me Give You My Love") and produced three tracks of the American-Japanese Pop star Hikaru Utada’s second English album, Exodus.[33] He continued working on tracks for Tweet and for Elliott’s sixth album, The Cookbook: "Joy (feat. Mike Jones)", and "Partytime"[34] and continued to expand his reach with production for The Game and Jennifer Lopez ("He'll Be Back" from her fourth studio album, Rebirth).[35]

2006–2011

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In a stage, two men, both wearing white shirts, can be seen holding microphones. The first man, wearing a long sleeve shirt, sings, while the other man, wearing a shirt, dances to the music played. A crowd of people can also be seen holding up their cellphones.
Timbaland and Justin Timberlake performing "SexyBack" during Timberlake's 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow concert tour
Timbaland (blue shirt) in the recording studio

Timbaland started a new label, Mosley Music Group along with old friend and legendary Australian music producer John Servedio, also known as his stage name 'ServidSounds' who helped Timbaland bring in some talent from his former Beat Club Records label.[36][37] On the new label were Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson, and rapper D.O.E.[38] In 2006 he produced Justin Timberlake's second solo studio album FutureSex/LoveSounds. His vocals feature on the songs "SexyBack", "Sexy Ladies", "Chop Me Up", "What Goes Around... Comes Around" and on the prelude to "My Love" entitled "Let Me Talk to You". Timbaland provided vocals on several singles: The Pussycat Dolls' "Wait a Minute", Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous", "Ice Box" by Omarion and Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack". In an interview published in August 2006 in the UK[39] Timbaland revealed he was working on a new LP by Jay-Z and that he had worked on tracks with Coldplay's Chris Martin.[40]

Timbaland worked on seven songs for Björk's 2007 album, Volta, including "Earth Intruders", "Hope", and "Innocence"[41] and he later worked on tracks for the new Duran Duran album, Red Carpet Massacre, including one featuring his frequent collaborator Justin Timberlake.[42] Later in the year, Timbaland produced songs for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's LP, Strength & Loyalty[43] and the song "Ayo Technology" on 50 Cent’s album Curtis.[44] Timbaland also produced most of the tracks on Ashlee Simpson's third CD, Bittersweet World, including the song "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)".[45] On April 3, 2007, Timbaland released a collaboration album featuring artists including 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Elton John, Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliott, and others called Shock Value. A rivalry flared up between Timbaland and record producer Scott Storch in early 2007. The tension initially started on the single "Give It to Me", when Timbaland anonymously backlashed Storch: "I'm a real producer and you['re] just the piano man". In an interview, Timbaland confirmed that he was talking about Storch. The dispute partly stemmed from controversy regarding writing credits for Timberlake's "Cry Me a River".[46]

Timbaland helped produce many albums for various artists in 2008, including Madonna's Hard Candy,[47] Ashlee Simpson's Bittersweet World, Keri Hilson's In a Perfect World, Flo Rida's Mail on Sunday, Letoya Luckett's Lady Love, Lindsay Lohan's Spirit in the Dark, Chris Cornell's Scream, JoJo's All I Want Is Everything, Nicole Scherzinger's Her Name Is Nicole, Missy Elliott's Block Party, Matt Pokora's MP3, Keithian's Dirrty Pop, The Pussycat Dolls's Doll Domination, Busta Rhymes's B.O.M.B, Lisa Maffia's Miss Boss, Teairra Mari's Pressed for Time,[48] Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album, Dima Bilan's Believe, Samantha Jade's My Name Is Samantha Jade, New Kids on the Block's The Block, and Keshia Chanté's Night & Day. Timbaland produced the Russian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, "Believe" by Dima Bilan, which was co-written by Bilan and Jim Beanz. The song then won the contest when it was held in Belgrade, Serbia in May 2008. In February 2008 the first Fashion Against AIDS collection -an initiative of Designers Against AIDS[49] and sold in H&M stores in 28 countries- was launched, for which Timbaland designed a T-shirt print, posed for the campaign and spoke out in a video, to help raise HIV/AIDS awareness among urban youth and to advocate safe sex. On February 8, 2008, it was announced that Timbaland would be releasing an album exclusively for Verizon Wireless's V CAST cell phone service and was designated its very first "Mobile Producer in Residence". Timbaland was to be joined by Mosley Music Group/Zone 4 singer and songwriter Keri Hilson to begin work on the mobile album's first track aboard the fully equipped Mobile Recording Studio.[citation needed] The only track to surface so far[when?] is Garry Barry Larry Harry "Get It Girl". In Timbaland's first effort within the video game industry, he worked with Rockstar Games to produce Beaterator, a music mixing game for the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Network, and iOS released in the September 2009.[50]

Timbaland spoke to MTV's Shaheem Reid back in July 2008 to confirm that he was working on the follow-up to his platinum selling Shock Value.[51] At the time he confirmed that he had one track with Madonna which although recorded for her album Hard Candy it had not been used and could end up on this album instead.[51] He was insistent that he would also collaborate with Jordin Sparks, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and T.I.[51] However, none of these collaborations (except Miley Cyrus) made it to the final track list. He also said that alongside T-Pain who would definitely appear, he hoped to get Jay-Z on board,[51] although he ultimately failed to do so. Timbaland began working on the sequel to Shock Value in July 2008.[52] In March 2009, he filed a lawsuit against his label, Blackground Records, alleging that they attempted to blackball him after he decided to move from music performance into production.[53]

In September 2009, Timbaland announced that Shock Value II will be released on November 23, in Europe and November 24, in North America. However, it was pushed back to December 8, preceded by the first single which features a new recording artist named SoShy entitled "Morning After Dark". New featured guest appearances on the album include DJ Felli Fel, Justin Timberlake, JoJo, Bran'Nu, Drake, Chad Kroeger, Sebastian, Miley Cyrus, Melody Thornton, Nelly Furtado, Katy Perry, Esthero, The Fray, Jet, Daughtry, OneRepublic, Keri Hilson, Attitude and D.O.E.. Ultimately Madonna, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Linkin Park, The All-American Rejects, Paramore, Gucci Mane, T-Pain, T.I. and Akon never appeared on Shock Value II. Shock Value II is infamous for its use of over-the-top vocal effects.[citation needed]

"Morning After Dark" featuring SoShy and Nelly Furtado is the lead single from Timbaland's third studio album. The song was written by Tim Mosley, Jerome Harmon, Deborah Epstein, Michelle Bell, Keri Hilson, Nelly Furtado, James Washington, John Maultsby and produced by Timbaland and Jroc. The single premiered on October 16, 2009, on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest with Timbaland describing it as the kick-off song from the project.[54][55] Following her performance, the song was sent for radio adds on May 25. The song peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. With this success, the song became Sparks' fifth consecutive top 20 hit and third nonconsecutive top 10 hit. On May 24, Sparks headed to Europe to begin promotion for the single. "Say Something" featuring Canadian rapper Drake was released to US iTunes on November 3, 2009.[56] It was officially sent to U.S. radio on January 5, 2010.[57] It is the album's second single and reached number 23 on the Hot 100, making it the second most successful single on the album.[citation needed] "Carry Out" featuring Justin Timberlake is the third single from the album but was initially only released in the U.S. It was sent to US radio on December 1, 2009.[58] It is the most successful single on the album, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.[59] The music video premiered on February 18, 2010.[60] It was released as the third UK single on April 26, 2010.[61] "If We Ever Meet Again" featuring Katy Perry is the album's fourth single. The music video premiered on January 18, 2010. In the UK, it was released February 15, 2010.

Timbaland produced Chris Cornell's 2009 album Scream. Shakira was asked to record vocals on the song "Give It Up to Me" to be included on Timbaland's forthcoming album but it was placed on her third studio album She Wolf and released as the second US single instead.[62] One of the songs Timbaland had produced for Beyoncé's 2008 album I Am... Sasha Fierce was reworked by Keri Hilson and Jay-Z for Shock Value II but not included.[63][64] He was a guest host of WWE's Raw on December 28, 2009.[65] Timbaland appeared on March 25, 2010, episode (titled "Blowback") of FlashForward as an evidence agent. His songs "Morning After Dark" and "Symphony" appear on the video game Def Jam: Underground.

In April 2010, a feud arose between the producer and R&B singer Ginuwine, after Timbaland failed to make an appearance at the singer's music video shoot of "Get Involved".[66][67] Later in April, Timbaland released a new single featuring T-Pain and Billy Blue titled "Talk That". In June 2010, when questioned by RWD magazine about the UK music scene he made the bold claim to be the inspiration for the dubstep music scene. "The UK scene... they’re always telling me that I started it. You have Dub-bass...". When questioned further about it he went on to say: "It’s funny cos they went back to some of my old music that really created that sound and just, instead of going fast, they went slow with more bass."[68] In August 2010, a "possible suicide attempt" APB was put out for Timbaland after his home was burgled. When his family were unable to contact him, they called 911 and a manhunt began. Police eventually found his car and brought him back home, where paramedics examined him, before declaring he was not a threat to himself. When questioned, Timbaland said he only took a drive to think about the burglary, as he thought the possible thief could have been someone close whom he trusted.[69]

In 2010, Timbaland split with longtime label Blackground Records, but stayed with Interscope Records. Later in the year, Timbaland was featured on the deluxe edition of Chris Brown's album, F.A.M.E., producing the songs "Paper, Scissors, Rock" (feat. Big Sean) and the Japan-only bonus track, "Talk Ya Ear Off". Timbaland was also featured on David Guetta's LP, Nothing But the Beat, on "I Just Wanna F" with Dev and Afrojack. Timbaland also worked with teen star Demi Lovato; he produced and had a small feature in her song "All Night Long" on Lovato's Unbroken album. In November 2010, Timbaland announced that he would be releasing a new song every Thursday, called Timbo Thursdays; a copy of the initiative shown by artists such as Kanye West (via G.O.O.D. Fridays), and Swizz Beatz (via Monster Mondays). In an interview with Rap-Up.com Timbaland stated, "So, my brother told me Kanye is puttin' out a new song every Friday called G.O.O.D. Fridays, Swizz got Mondays, I don't know if they are on Twitter but can you hit them up, and tell them reserve that Thursday for Timbo the king baby. We’ll call it Timbo Thursday, cool?"[70]

2011–2019

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On January 14, 2011, Timbaland began his Timbaland Thursdays free music initiative, with the first song released being "Take Ur Clothes Off", featuring Missy Elliott.[71] The first official single from Shock Value III, "Pass at Me" featuring American rapper Pitbull, with uncredited production by French DJ David Guetta, was released on September 14, 2011, after having been previously used to promote a book titled Culo. The album's second single, "Break Ya Back" featuring American singer Dev, was released on April 17, 2012. For the fourth installment in the Step Up franchise, Step Up Revolution, Timbaland released a track called "Hands In the Air", which features American singer Ne-Yo.

On January 30, 2014, Timbaland signed to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation.[72] Later that year, Timbaland would serve as the main producer of Justin Timberlake's recent LP, The 20/20 Experience, including the album's singles: "Suit & Tie" and "Mirrors". Timbaland also produced Beyoncé's song "Grown Woman" which was featured in her Pepsi commercial and 2014 tour, The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,[73] and the song "I Don't Have To Sleep to Dream" on Cher's 2014 album Closer to the Truth.

In April 2011, Timbaland and long time friend and business partner Mike Evans signed a deal to with Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Extreme Music to create 75 new urban pop tracks for the production music house.[74][75]

In August 2013, Timbaland revealed that he was working on a project featuring unreleased material by Michael Jackson, with a lead single called "Love Never Felt So Good".[76]

On September 24, 2013, Timbaland collaborated with T.I. for his new co-produced Indonesian artist, AGNEZ MO, in her song titled Coke Bottle. The premiere launch event of the single became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter.[77][78]

On November 15, 2013, Timbaland released his first single for his fourth album, Opera Noir, called "Know Bout Me" featuring Drake, Jay-Z, and James Fauntleroy. By 2014, it was originally announced that both Timbaland and Missy Elliott would be an essential component per production of Kat Dahlia's debut album, My Garden, however neither of the duo's contributions saw the light of day.[79] On January 7, 2015, Timbaland received production credit for his involvement with the musical score of Lee Daniels and Danny Strong's television project Empire, which premiered on FOX. Constructively, Timbaland and his team, including Jim Beanz, Raphael Saadiq, and others, compose the series' songs based on material given to them by the show's writing team per each episode.[80]

In February 2016, Timbaland and Missy Elliott teamed up to produce the track "Somebody Else Will" for longtime associate, Tweet, for her third studio album Charlene.[81]

Timbaland collaborated with singer and songwriter Dalton Diehl to create Harmony which serves as the opening to Skylanders Academy, the animated Netflix series based on Activision Blizzard's toys to life spinoff to the Spyro series.

In June 2016, Timbaland and Andy Rubinhas teamed up with SubPac, a Los Angeles-based startup working on a wearable sound device.[82] There is still no release date for his new album Textbook Timbo.[83] On December 15, 2017, Timbaland released the song "Grab the Wheel", which features 6lack on vocals. The song also has a music video which was released on the same day.

In 2019, Timbaland began teaching through Masterclass, providing an instructional series on production and beatmaking.[84]

2020–present

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In March 2020, Timbaland, along with Swizz Beatz, launched the Verzuz Instagram webcast series.[85] In 2021, for their work on Verzuz, both Timbaland and Swizz Beatz appeared on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.[86]

In August 2021, Blackground rebranded as Blackground 2.0, with Barry Hankerson remaining as founder. Blackground 2.0 signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution, which will re-release the label's catalogue on CD, cassette and vinyl, onto digital download sites and, for the first time ever, streaming services. Aaliyah's catalogue began its re-release in chronological order, starting with One In a Million on August 20, 2021.[87][88][89][90] Timbaland's 1998 LP Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment and Timbaland & Magoo albums Welcome to Our World, Indecent Proposal and Under Construction, Part II were re-released August 27, 2021.

On 1 September 2023, Timbaland released the single "Keep Going Up", in collaboration with Furtado and Timberlake.[91][92][93] On 20 October 2023, Timbaland released the single "My Way" with singer Anna Margo.[94][95] He released the single "Desire" with singer VITA on November 17, 2023.[96][97]

In April 2024, an unreleased track produced by Timbaland and Rock Mafia titled "Karma's a Bitch" by Brit Smith surfaced after it was re-recorded the same year by JoJo Siwa as "Karma."[98] On November 22, 2024, he released the single "If It Wasn't Up To Me", alongside Zefaan.[99][100] On December 5, 2024, Timbaland released his musical meditation album, Yellow, in collaboration with Malte Marten.[101] On March 28, 2025, Timbaland released the afrobeats instrumental album, Timbo Progression.[102][103] Accusations of AI use have been levelled against Timbaland for the album;[104][105] Timbaland himself had introduced an AI character in June 2025 and has partnered with AI music platform Suno AI, something which has been heavily criticized,[106][107] especially his claim that "AI music has more soul than new artists".[108]

Legacy

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Timbaland performing in West Hollywood in January 2010

An important figure in the creation of American R&B's "stuttering kick-drums template",[109] Timbaland's influence extended beyond the U.S. and crossed international borders, especially in UK garage and rave culture. Timbaland, as an R&B producer, created a distinctive, rhythmic sound using breakbeats, which break up the smooth flow of tracks to create moments of tension and release. This technique that Timbaland pioneered would later serve to create "bootleg" garage tracks, which was essential in the rise of UK garage. What began as an underground movement soon grew in popularity, with bootleg remixes selling upwards of 20,000 copies, something unheard of at the time.[6] One such example is the remix of Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine".[110] Timbaland is credited along with other Virginia artists such as The Clipse, Pharrell Williams and Missy Elliot with establishing Virginia as one of the East Coast’s strongholds in hip-hop.[111]

Plagiarism accusations

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Aaliyah's 2001 self-titled album, produced by Timbaland, contained an uncredited sample of "Alouli Ansa" by Mayada El-Hennawy in "More Than a Woman".[112][113]

In January 2007, Timbaland was alleged to have plagiarized several elements (both motifs and samples) in the song "Do It" on the 2006 album Loose by Nelly Furtado without giving credit or compensation.[114][115][116] The song itself was released as the fifth North American single from Loose in July 2007.

Timbaland's legal troubles continued. In lieu of a copyright lawsuit over the song "Throw It on Me" from his Shock Value album, Timbaland and David Cortopassi, the composer of "Spazz", a song originally recorded by The Elastik Band and released by ATCO/Atlantic and EMI, reached a settlement agreement in July 2009.[117][118][119] The terms of the settlement remained undisclosed at the time.[117]

In January 2014, the Swiss newspaper Basler Zeitung revealed another plagiarism case concerning the track "Versus" by Jay-Z, which was produced by Timbaland. The track's instrumental is very similar to, if not directly sampled from, "On the Way" by Swiss musician Bruno Spoerri.[120] According to Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger, the plagiarism case was settled by March 2015. Jay-Z and Timbaland were to pay 50% from the song's revenue to Spoerri as royalties for the music, with Jay-Z retaining 50% for the lyrics.[121]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American , , , and music director from . Widely regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern music, he revolutionized hip-hop, R&B, pop, and electronic genres during the late and with his signature style of intricate, futuristic beats, unconventional samples, and stuttering rhythms that blended organic and synthetic elements. His production work has earned him four , 21 Grammy nominations, multiple ASCAP Songwriter of the Year honors, and induction into the in 2024. Timbaland's career began in the early as a DJ under the name DJ Timmy Tim in Norfolk's local scene, where he first collaborated with rapper Magoo to form the duo . He gained national attention in 1996 by producing Aaliyah's second album One in a Million, which featured hits like "If Your Girl Only Knew" and showcased his innovative approach to R&B with sparse, atmospheric arrangements. The following year, he teamed up with longtime friend and collaborator for her debut Supa Dupa Fly, producing tracks such as "Sock It 2 Me" and "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," which introduced his percussive, hip-hop-infused sound to mainstream audiences and helped establish as a powerhouse label. Additional early breakthroughs included crafting Ginuwine's "" (1996) and Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" (1999), both of which topped charts and exemplified his to fuse street-level rap with global influences like Middle Eastern samples. In the 2000s, Timbaland expanded his reach into pop and international markets, producing much of Justin Timberlake's album FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), which included hits like "" (winner of Best Dance Recording Grammy) and "" (winner of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy). He also helmed Nelly Furtado's Loose (2006) with hits "Promiscuous" and "," and worked with artists including , , , and . As a lead artist, he debuted with Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment (1998) alongside , followed by high-profile solo efforts Timbaland Presents Shock Value (2007) and (2009), which featured star-studded collaborations. Later, he founded and co-created the viral series in 2020 with , revolutionizing live music events during the pandemic, while continuing to innovate through AI-driven projects like his 2025 entertainment company launch.

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Timothy Z. Mosley, professionally known as Timbaland, was born on March 10, 1972, in , to parents Garland Mosley, an employee, and Latrice Mosley, who operated a . As the eldest child, he grew up alongside a younger brother, Garland "Sebastian" Mosley, a rapper and songwriter, and a sister, Courtney Rashon, a and . The family's working-class environment in provided a stable yet modest upbringing, with Mosley's parents emphasizing through their respective roles. During his early adolescence, Mosley faced significant health challenges that profoundly shaped his path. At age 14, in 1986, he was accidentally shot by a co-worker at a restaurant in , during a scuffle; a single bullet struck him in the neck, lodging in his shoulder, and resulting in partial on his right side for nine months. Confined to , he turned to as a form of and rehabilitation, teaching himself to DJ using only his left hand on family equipment. This adversity not only built his resilience but also ignited his passion for beat-making and , transforming a personal crisis into the foundation of his musical career. By his early teens, around age 13, Mosley had acquired his first and began experimenting with rhythms at home, drawing from the local hip-hop scene in nearby Virginia Beach. He started performing as DJ Timmy Tim at school events and local clubs during high school, honing his skills on turntables and fostering early connections in the music community. These formative experiences, amid family support, laid the groundwork for his distinctive production style.

Musical beginnings and influences

Timbaland, born Timothy Zachery Mosley, attended Salem High School in , where he began experimenting with music production and DJing. It was during this period in the local Virginia Beach music scene that he met future collaborator , with whom he formed part of a performance group called S.B.I. (Surrounded by Idiots) alongside rapper Magoo (Melvin Barcliff). These early high school experiences laid the foundation for his entry into the local music scene, as he created mixtapes under the alias DJ Timmy Tim. At age 14, in 1986, Mosley suffered a life-altering accidental while working at a restaurant in . A co-worker accidentally fired a during a scuffle, striking him in the neck and leaving a lodged there to this day; the injury temporarily paralyzed his right arm for nine months, requiring extensive . Despite the setback, Mosley adapted by learning to DJ with his left hand, which fueled his determination to pursue music professionally. The incident also influenced his distinctive vocal delivery, contributing to the unique, rhythmic style that would later characterize his ad-libs and production techniques. His early musical influences stemmed from the vibrant hip-hop culture of the late 1980s, including mixtapes by DJ Kid Capri, which broadened his perspective on blending genres and keeping an open mind to diverse sounds. Growing up in a supportive family environment that encouraged his musical interests from a young age—starting with a Fisher Price record player at three and later a Casio keyboard—Mosley immersed himself in breakdancing, rap, and local Virginia sounds. These formative elements shaped his initial forays into production, such as tracks for school groups like S.B.I. and Def Dual Productions. By the early 1990s, Mosley had transitioned to more formal production work under the guidance of of . He contributed to Swing's projects, including remixes for 's "What About Us," and co-produced the debut album of R&B group Sista—4 All the Sistas Around da World (1994). This collaboration marked his first significant production credits, honing his skills within Swing's creative circle before major label breakthroughs.

Career

1990s: Formation of and early productions

In 1993, Timbaland, born Timothy Zachery Mosley, joined DeVante Swing's collective after relocating to New York, becoming part of the influential Da Bassment crew alongside artists like and . This move marked his entry into professional music production, where he honed his skills in a collaborative environment focused on innovative R&B and hip-hop sounds at studios in . The collective, initially thriving under Swing's guidance from , provided Timbaland with early opportunities to experiment with beats and arrangements, though internal tensions led to its dissolution by 1995. That same year, Timbaland formalized his duo with longtime friend Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, whom he had met as a teenager in , and begun collaborating with musically in the late 1980s. The pair, known for their chemistry blending and production, signed to —run by , 's uncle—following the Swing Mob's breakup, with personally advocating for their inclusion on the label. This partnership allowed Timbaland to expand his role as both performer and producer, setting the stage for their joint releases. Their debut album, , arrived in November 1997, featuring guest appearances from , , and Playa, and achieving platinum certification with the hit single "Up Jumps da Boogie," which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow-up, Tim's Bio: From the Motion Picture Life (often referred to as Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment), released in 1998, further solidified their presence with tracks like "Clock Strikes" and collaborations involving and . Timbaland's production breakthroughs in the mid-1990s established him as a key figure in R&B and hip-hop. He crafted the bulk of Ginuwine's debut album in 1996, including the sensual lead single "Pony," which reached No. 6 on the and exemplified his emerging style of futuristic, minimalistic grooves blending soul samples with electronic elements. That year, he also produced significant portions of Aaliyah's album One in a Million, doubling the sales of her debut with innovative tracks like the title song—featuring cricket chirps and sparse percussion—and "4 Page Letter," which peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His work extended to collaborations with on their 1995 album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel and Playa's early singles, showcasing his versatility within the network. By 1997, Timbaland's production on Missy Elliott's debut propelled both to stardom, with the album debuting at No. 3 on the and tracks like "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" introducing his signature stuttering hi-hats and hip-hop/R&B fusion to a wider audience. This era saw the emergence of his distinctive sound—characterized by sparse arrangements, unconventional samples (such as baby cries or environmental noises), and rhythmic innovations that bridged underground hip-hop roots with mainstream R&B appeal—while his Blackground affiliation facilitated these pivotal releases.

2000–2009: Mainstream breakthrough and major collaborations

In the early 2000s, Timbaland solidified his status as a premier producer by contributing to Aaliyah's self-titled third studio album, released on July 17, 2001, which featured his production on key tracks like "We Need a Resolution" and became a posthumous commercial success following Aaliyah's death a month later. The album debuted at No. 2 on the and was certified double platinum by the RIAA, showcasing Timbaland's evolving R&B sound with intricate beats and atmospheric elements that built on his work. He also produced the track "Hola' Hovito" for Jay-Z's influential album , released in September 2001, blending hip-hop with soulful samples to contribute to the project's critical acclaim and No. 1 debut. Timbaland's collaboration with former *NSYNC member Justin Timberlake marked a pivotal shift toward mainstream pop-R&B fusion on Timberlake's solo debut Justified in 2002, where he produced four tracks, including the hit "Cry Me a River," which peaked at No. 3 on the and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. That same year, he helmed most of Missy Elliott's Under Construction, delivering signature stuttering rhythms on singles like "Work It," which topped the chart and helped the album reach No. 3 on the . In 2003, Timbaland reunited with longtime partner Magoo for their third and final duo album Under Construction, Part II, featuring guest spots from Missy Elliott and , though it underperformed commercially compared to their earlier efforts, peaking at No. 50 on the . He continued producing for Elliott on her follow-up This Is Not a Test!, including the track "Let It Bump" with his distinctive ad-libs, contributing to the album's No. 13 debut. By the mid-2000s, Timbaland expanded into broader genres, producing the lead single "Promiscuous" for Nelly Furtado's Loose in 2006, a playful that spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the and revitalized Furtado's career. This period culminated in his sophomore solo album (2007), which debuted at No. 2 on the and featured high-profile collaborations with artists like on "Give It to Me" (a No. 1 Hot 100 hit) and , blending hip-hop, pop, and electronic elements. A notable venture into pop-rock came with his remix of OneRepublic's "Apologize" for , transforming the ballad into a global smash that topped the for four weeks and sold over 5.3 million digital copies in the U.S. In 2006, Timbaland founded as an imprint under , signing talents like Nelly Furtado and providing a platform for his diverse productions.

2010–2019: Solo albums and diverse projects

Following the release of in December 2009, which featured collaborations with artists such as and and produced the 2010 single "Carry Out" that peaked at number 18 on the , Timbaland continued to explore solo endeavors amid personal challenges. The album's eclectic mix of hip-hop, pop, and electronic elements extended his signature sound into the early , emphasizing his role as a of high-profile features while transitioning from the peak collaborative intensity of the previous decade. In 2009, Timbaland suffered a life-threatening collapse attributed to severe —reaching over 300 pounds—and to painkillers stemming from a 2007 procedure, which led to a diabetic and near-coma state. This incident prompted a period of recovery focused on and physical transformation, including rigorous workouts that helped him shed more than 100 pounds by the mid-2010s, allowing a renewed creative focus on diverse productions. His journey influenced a temporary shift toward more introspective work, though he maintained output through selective projects that diversified beyond mainstream hip-hop and R&B. Timbaland's production for Justin Timberlake's in 2013 exemplified his return to form, helming the entire album with its psychedelic soul influences and intricate rhythms, including the lead single "" featuring , which debuted at number one on the Hot 100. That same year, he contributed to 's , producing key tracks like "" (featuring Timberlake) and "," blending trap elements with orchestral samples to support the album's chart-topping debut at number one on the 200. These efforts highlighted his ability to adapt his percussive, futuristic style to pop and hip-hop's evolving landscape. Expanding into global markets, Timbaland experimented with by producing tracks for during their 2009–2010 U.S. crossover push, incorporating his beat-driven approach to enhance their sound on singles aimed at American audiences. He also co-produced several songs on Beyoncé's self-titled 2013 album, such as "" and "Partition," which were later incorporated into her 2016 setlist, contributing to the tour's visual and sonic spectacle that grossed over $250 million worldwide. These ventures underscored his genre diversification, bridging urban sounds with international pop. By the late 2010s, Timbaland reunited with longtime collaborator for her surprise EP in 2019, co-producing tracks like "Cool Off" and "Why I Sing" with booming basslines and futuristic effects that echoed their early synergy, marking Elliott's first original project in 14 years. Paralleling this, he began conceptualizing expansions of his 2001-founded label into a digital mentorship platform for emerging producers, laying groundwork for tools that would empower beatmakers through education and opportunities in the evolving .

2020–present: Streaming era, AI innovations, and recent releases

In the streaming era, Timbaland adapted his production style to digital platforms, contributing to high-profile releases optimized for services like and . He co-produced the track "Technicolor" on Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was, released on March 15, 2024, via , blending futuristic beats with Timberlake's pop sensibilities to appeal to streaming audiences. Earlier that year, Timbaland teased an upcoming collaborative album with longtime partner Missy Elliott, describing elements with a Latin influence and aiming for a summer release around her birthday, though it has not been released as of November 2025. Timbaland released several singles through Mosley Music Group, focusing on emerging artists and viral potential on streaming charts. On October 20, 2023, he dropped "My Way" featuring Anna Margo, a upbeat track produced under Mosley Music Group and Def Jam Recordings, showcasing his signature rhythmic layers in a modern R&B context. This was followed by "Desire" with VITA on November 17, 2023, another Mosley/Def Jam release that emphasized seductive vocals over innovative percussion, further demonstrating his pivot to shorter, platform-friendly formats. In July 2025, Timbaland featured on Genia's "Toastyyy," a Def Jam single produced with futuristic production elements, including a music video starring Bryson Tiller, which highlighted his role in nurturing new R&B talent for streaming dominance. Embracing AI innovations, Timbaland co-founded Stage Zero in 2025 with Zayd Portillo and Rocky Mudaliar, an entertainment company blending human creativity with across , , and gaming. The venture debuted its first AI-generated artist, TaTa, a pink-haired virtual pop figure whose combines human-written and melodies with AI-generated elements, pioneering the "A-Pop" for AI-native tracks. Timbaland utilized Suno AI extensively, generating over 50,000 songs in recent months to experiment with completions of unfinished beats and new compositions, viewing the tool as a "collaborator" rather than a replacement for human artistry. Timbaland expanded virtual collaboration tools through Beatclub, his digital music marketplace launched in prior years but enhanced in 2023 for remote producer-artist partnerships, enabling global beat trading and co-creations amid the streaming boom. Under Mosley Music Group, he continued signing and developing talent, including partnerships like the 2024 collaboration with UMG Nashville to scout country artists, ensuring the label's relevance in diverse streaming genres. In television, Timbaland served as Executive Music Producer for the Apple TV+ BE@RBRICK, premiering March 21, 2025, where he composed original upbeat songs inspired by Medicom Toy collectibles and voiced the character BRBX Media DJ, integrating his production into family-oriented streaming content.

Artistry and production style

Signature techniques and sound evolution

Timbaland's production style prominently features unconventional samples, such as stuttering hi-hats that create off-kilter rhythms and layered 808 bass variations for deep, pulsating low-end texture. These elements are often combined with sparse percussion, using minimal, dry drum patterns and stereoized snares to frame the mix without overcrowding the sonic space. In the , he drew from global rhythms, integrating Middle Eastern scales and Indian percussion to infuse hip-hop and R&B with exotic, percussive flair, as exemplified in Missy Elliott's "." A hallmark of his approach is the ad-lib style, where vocal stutters, chants, and serve as rhythmic building blocks, transforming human voices into percussive instruments. This technique evolved from dense R&B integrations, like the warped ad-libs in Aaliyah's "The Rain," to more electronic fusions in the , blending muffled vocal effects with synth-driven patterns. Early in his career, Timbaland relied on hardware like the for sampling and beat programming, transitioning later to for mixing and mastering, alongside custom plugins such as sidechain compression tools and filters for dynamic vocal and bass manipulation. By the 2020s, his workflow incorporated AI-assisted composition, using platforms like Suno to generate and refine tracks from text prompts or demos, as seen in his co-founding of Stage Zero to produce AI-generated artists like TaTa. His beat construction emphasizes layering minimalism with strategic dynamic drops, building tension through sparse arrangements before releasing into high-energy climaxes, a contrast evident in the restrained percussion and sudden rhythmic shifts of "Get Ur Freak On" compared to his later trap-infused productions with heavier 808 slides. Rooted in hip-hop and R&B, Timbaland's sound expanded through genre blending, incorporating pop and rock elements in the 2000s via futuristic synths and electronic grooves, and extending to K-pop in collaborations like his work with SEVENTEEN on "Damage," where syncopated rhythms merge Western hip-hop with polished Eastern pop structures.

Key influences and innovations

Timbaland's production style was profoundly shaped by his early mentorship under of , who discovered him in the early 1990s and provided his first major opportunities in the collective, fostering a foundation in innovative R&B arrangements. His influences drew from 1980s hip-hop's dense sampling techniques, as pioneered by Public Enemy's production team , which emphasized layered, bombastic rhythms that informed his textural depth. Funk elements from artists like contributed to his emphasis on groovy basslines and percussive energy, while electronic pioneers such as Kraftwerk inspired his incorporation of minimalist synths and robotic timbres, creating a bridge between analog soul and digital futurism. In the late , Timbaland pioneered "future R&B," blending ethereal vocals with unconventional, resonant production that pushed the genre toward experimental territory, as seen in his work with and , which influenced subsequent artists like . He revolutionized rhythm by shifting away from traditional four-on-the-floor patterns to irregular, "stuttering" beats and polyrhythms, constructing unconventional structures that layered disparate elements for a disorienting yet addictive groove. By the mid-2000s, particularly during the era in 2007, Timbaland introduced video game-like effects into his beats, utilizing bleeps, bloops, slide whistles, and warped synths to evoke a playful, computer-generated aesthetic that blended pop accessibility with experimentation. His collaborative emphasized empowerment, as exemplified in his partnership with , where a back-and-forth exchange allowed her to co-create lyrics and flows directly inspired by his beats, resulting in experimental lyricism tied to rhythmic innovation on albums like (1997). In the 2020s, Timbaland advanced generative music through AI integration, co-founding Stage Zero in 2025 to develop hybrid human-AI workflows, as demonstrated in the TaTa project, where AI-generated artist TaTa Taktumi's debut single "Glitch x Pulse" merges with human oversight for novel sonic landscapes. This approach positions AI as a collaborative tool akin to early digital effects, extending his legacy of boundary-pushing production.

Legacy and impact

Awards and recognitions

Timbaland has received numerous accolades throughout his career, recognizing his innovative production work and contributions to hip-hop, R&B, and pop music. He has won four Grammy Awards from 21 nominations, highlighting key milestones in his collaborations with major artists. His Grammy victories include two in 2007: Best Dance Recording for Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack," and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "My Love" featuring T.I., both from FutureSex/LoveSounds, a project that blended futuristic beats with mainstream appeal and sold millions worldwide. In 2008, he won Best Dance Recording for "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows" from the same album. His fourth win came in 2014 for Best R&B Song for co-writing and co-producing Justin Timberlake's "Pusher Love Girl." Beyond the Grammys, Timbaland has earned recognition from major music outlets and events. At the , he contributed to Justin Timberlake's win for Best Male Video with "," a track from FutureSex/LoveSounds that exemplified his signature stuttering rhythms and electronic elements. His indirect ties to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stem from producing for multiple inductees, including (inducted 2021) and (inducted 2008), through hits like "" that amplified their legacies. In 2023, Timbaland and were honored with the Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award at the , where a mini-documentary segment celebrated his beat-making prowess and collaborations. In 2024, he was inducted into the . Timbaland's commercial success is evidenced by multi-platinum certifications for his productions, such as Justin Timberlake's Justified (2002), which earned 3x platinum status in the from the RIAA for over 3 million units shipped and contributed to global sales exceeding 10 million. In 2025, his embrace of AI in production continued through projects like the AI artist TaTa under his Stage Zero label.

Cultural and industry influence

Timbaland has been widely recognized for pioneering genre fusion in , particularly by seamlessly integrating elements of hip-hop, R&B, and pop to create innovative soundscapes that challenged traditional boundaries. His production on tracks like Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?" and Missy Elliott's "" defied hip-hop's historical resistance to incorporating melodic R&B and pop vocal styles, resulting in a hybrid aesthetic that emphasized rhythmic complexity and futuristic textures. This approach not only revitalized R&B in the late but also influenced subsequent producers, such as , whose trap-influenced beats echo Timbaland's emphasis on layered percussion and atmospheric builds, as highlighted in their collaborative discussions on production techniques. In terms of artist mentorship, Timbaland played a pivotal role in discovering and elevating emerging talents through his involvement with DeVante Swing's collective, where he co-developed the careers of Missy Elliott and by crafting signature sounds that propelled their breakthroughs. For Elliott, his productions on her debut album (1997) showcased her lyrical innovation over his unconventional beats, establishing her as a hip-hop icon. Similarly, his work with on One in a Million (1996) transformed her image from teen R&B singer to a sophisticated artist blending soulful vocals with experimental rhythms. Timbaland also contributed to Justin Timberlake's post-boy band solo success with the album FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), where tracks like "" merged pop accessibility with hip-hop edge, solidifying Timberlake's transition to a global superstar. Additionally, his collaboration with on Loose (2006) revived her career after a period of relative obscurity, with hits like "Promiscuous" achieving massive commercial success and reintroducing her to mainstream audiences through their synergistic creative chemistry. Timbaland's influence extended to reshaping industry standards by popularizing the "producer-as-star" model, where producers transitioned from behind-the-scenes roles to front-facing artists with their own branding and albums. His solo projects, such as Timbaland & Magoo and Shock Value (2007), featured high-profile guest appearances and positioned him as a central creative force, inspiring a generation of producers to seek similar visibility and control in the studio. This shift contributed to the democratization of beat-making in the streaming era, where Timbaland's intricate, sample-heavy productions—often going viral on platforms like TikTok—encouraged aspiring creators to experiment with digital tools for quick, shareable content. On a global scale, Timbaland incorporated non-Western musical elements into his work, drawing from diverse traditions to broaden hip-hop's appeal and inspire international scenes. His use of Eastern-inspired , such as flutes and percussion reminiscent of , in tracks like "Give It to Me" (2007), helped popularize cross-cultural sampling and influenced remixes in Bollywood, where producers adapted his stuttered beats for film soundtracks. In the K-pop realm, Timbaland's rhythmic innovations have been cited as foundational, with his 2025 collaboration with the group SEVENTEEN marking a direct fusion of his style with Korean pop's high-energy production, further expanding his footprint in Asian markets. In the 2020s, Timbaland's legacy has evolved through his advocacy for AI integration in music production, positioning it as a tool to democratize creativity for underrepresented artists. In a 2025 interview, he described AI platforms like Suno as "the new age of music creation," emphasizing how they enable rapid and without traditional barriers, potentially reviving careers by allowing producers to iterate endlessly on ideas. This forward-thinking stance, exemplified by his launch of the AI artist TaTa via Stage Zero, underscores his ongoing role in driving technological shifts that make high-level production accessible beyond elite studios.

Controversies

Plagiarism allegations

A prominent surfaced in early 2007 when online comparisons accused Timbaland of plagiarizing the melody and motifs from "Acidjazzed Evening," a 2000 track by Finnish artist Janne Suni (known as Tempest), for Nelly Furtado's "Do It" from her 2006 album Loose. The similarities, including the distinctive flute-like synth riff, gained traction via videos, sparking debates on sampling ethics in electronic and pop production. In 2009, Kernel Records Oy, which owned rights to Suni's track, sued Timbaland, Furtado, and their labels for , seeking damages over the hit single's commercial success. The "Do It" case proceeded to trial, but in 2011, a Florida federal judge ruled in Timbaland's favor, determining the two-second sample was de minimis—too brief to constitute infringement under U.S. copyright law—and not substantially similar to the original composition. This victory, alongside a separate 2011 win against Saregama India over an uncredited sample from the 1972 Bollywood song "Baghon Mein Bahar Hai" in The Game's "Put You on the Game" (2005)—where the court dismissed the suit due to the plaintiff's lack of standing to sue—reinforced legal precedents favoring short, altered samples while fueling industry discussions on updating sampling clearance standards to balance innovation and creator rights. No major court convictions have resulted from these or subsequent claims against Timbaland. In 2007, the estate of Egyptian composer sued and Timbaland over the use of a sample from the 1957 song "Khosara Khosara" in "Big Pimpin'" (1999), alleging and seeking $7 million in damages. The case, filed by Osama Ahmed Fahmy, claimed the sample was uncleared and culturally appropriative. After years of litigation, a federal jury in 2015 ruled in favor of and Timbaland, finding the sample constituted as it used only the music, not , and the original composition was in the in the U.S. The decision was upheld on appeal in 2016, but it highlighted ongoing debates about international and sampling from non-Western sources. Accusations persisted into the , including unverified online claims that Timbaland's contributions echoed older tracks without attribution, though none led to formal litigation comparable to prior cases. In a parallel vein, the Bollywood-inspired disputes influenced Timbaland's later productions, prompting more proactive crediting in tracks like those on (2007), though critics noted ongoing opacity in sample origins. As of 2025, no new plagiarism suits have emerged against Timbaland's traditional productions, but his ventures into AI-generated music have preemptively raised concerns. In interviews promoting his AI entertainment company Stage Zero and virtual artist TaTa Taktumi, Timbaland addressed fears that AI models trained on vast copyrighted catalogs could inadvertently replicate or "plagiarize" existing works, emphasizing ethical training data and transformative outputs while acknowledging the need for clearer IP regulations in the streaming era. Industry figures like echoed these worries, noting potential risks to human creators amid the backlash to TaTa's debut tracks.

Personal and professional disputes

In 2009, Timbaland experienced significant health challenges stemming from painkiller addiction following a prior injury, which contributed to and substantial weight gain. This culminated in a near-death nightmare that prompted him to seek treatment and overhaul his , leading to a 130-pound through boxing, cardio, and dietary changes by around 2013. He has credited overcoming the addiction and as transformative, stating in interviews that the experience renewed his focus on music production. Timbaland's marriage to Idlett-Mosley ended in proceedings filed in October 2013 after five years, with cited as the reason. The couple, who married in 2008, share a named born in 2007, and Mosley also sought for her son from a previous relationship, whom Timbaland had treated as his own. Mosley requested permanent , benefits, and primary custody of ; the pair later reconciled temporarily but Idlett-Mosley filed again in July 2015, finalizing the split and establishing a co-parenting arrangement. Professionally, Timbaland filed a against in March 2009, accusing the label of withholding royalties and "blackballing" him by blocking new deals and album releases. The dispute arose from his long-standing contract with the label, owned by , which he claimed prevented him from advancing his career despite his contributions to artists like . The suit sought to terminate the agreement and recover unspecified damages, highlighting ongoing tensions in the industry over artist compensation. Additionally, artists signed to Timbaland's , such as , expressed frustrations around 2009 amid the label's management of her post-Loose career, including legal disputes with Timbaland and shifting priorities that contributed to her temporary hiatus. In the , Timbaland faced minor online backlash over his AI music initiatives, particularly after using independent producer K Fresh's beats without consent to train Suno AI for his Stage Zero label in 2025, sparking debates on in generative music. He issued a public apology through his legal team, acknowledging the oversight and committing to better artist protections, amid broader criticism that the project undermined human creativity in production.

Business ventures and other work

Mosley Music Group and label activities

(MMG) was established in 2006 by producer Timothy Zachery Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland, as an imprint under , serving as a successor to his earlier label . The label, named after Mosley's legal surname, focused on developing and releasing music across genres, leveraging Timbaland's production expertise to launch artists into mainstream success. Key signings to MMG included the rock band , whose 2007 debut album achieved multi-platinum status, driven by hits like "Apologize" featuring Timbaland. Other notable roster additions were R&B singer , who debuted with the 2008 single "Energy," and rapper D.O.E., both benefiting from Timbaland's hands-on production. The label expanded through joint ventures, including a 2019 partnership with to broaden distribution and artist development. MMG's early flagship release was Nelly Furtado's third studio album Loose in 2006, distributed via Geffen Records, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and topped charts in multiple countries with singles like "Promiscuous" and "Say It Right." Later projects under the MMG banner included the 2023 single "Keep Going Up" by Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, marking a collaborative return for the trio. In the 2010s, MMG faced industry-wide shifts, including a 2014 transition from Interscope to under for distribution, amid broader challenges in physical sales and roster management. This period saw adjustments to the artist lineup as some talents departed, aligning with the label's pivot toward digital downloads and streaming platforms by the mid-decade. Overall, MMG has cumulatively sold more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles. In 2024, MMG partnered with Universal Music Group Nashville, signing country artist Colt Graves as its first act under the collaboration on October 2, 2024. The label maintains a full-service model, supporting production, , and global distribution for new signings.

Film, television, and media involvement

Timbaland has contributed to several film soundtracks as a producer and contributed tracks to the Step Up film series. He served as executive music producer for the related TV series Step Up: High Water (2018), overseeing original music. For instance, in Step Up 2: The Streets (2008), he produced tracks like "Get Down" by Busta Rhymes featuring Timbaland, which captured the film's energetic street-dance vibe. In television, Timbaland played a pivotal role in shaping the musical landscape of the Fox series Empire (2015–2020), acting as executive music producer for its six seasons. He crafted original songs and beats that integrated into the show's plotlines about a hip-hop dynasty, collaborating with artists like Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Y. Gray to produce over 100 tracks that propelled the series' soundtrack to multi-platinum status. His production emphasized dramatic, orchestral-infused hip-hop to heighten the soap-opera tension, earning praise for elevating the show's cultural impact. Entering the 2020s, Timbaland expanded into platforms and streaming content. He co-founded in 2021, a subscription-based and app that enables remote beat creation, , and sales among producers and artists, with features supporting virtual beat battles and live sessions by 2023. The platform has grown to include premium beat packs and partnerships, such as with in 2024, to globalize access for emerging creators. Additionally, Timbaland served as executive music producer for the Apple TV+ BE@RBRICK, which premiered on March 21, 2025, composing original music and voicing a DJ character that drives the show's musical comedy elements centered on collectible figures coming to life. Timbaland has appeared in documentaries highlighting his production career. He was featured in the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards mini-documentary "The History of Timbaland," which traced his evolution from early collaborations to industry-defining innovations through archival footage and interviews. Archival material from his duo project with Magoo, tied to their 2005 album Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment, has been used in retrospective pieces on his formative years in hip-hop. Beyond these, Timbaland has engaged in media through podcast appearances focused on music production techniques. He discussed his creative process, AI's role in beat-making, and collaborations with artists like on episodes of The Pivot Podcast (2025) and ProducerGrind Podcast (2022), sharing insights on evolving production workflows and industry challenges.

Discography

Studio albums as lead artist

Timbaland's early studio albums were primarily released in collaboration with rapper Magoo as the duo , showcasing his signature futuristic production style blended with hip-hop and R&B elements. Their debut, , arrived in and peaked at No. 33 on the , certified platinum by the RIAA, reflecting themes of street life and party anthems through Timbaland's layered, percussive soundscapes. Notable singles like "Up Jumps da Boogie" featuring and , which achieved gold certification by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 units, and "Clock Strikes" emphasized the album's rhythmic experimentation and collaborative energy with guests such as Playa and Timbaland's frequent collaborator . The duo followed with Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment in 1998, which peaked at No. 41 on the , featuring energetic tracks that highlighted Timbaland's innovative beats and guest appearances from artists like and . In 2001, marked their sophomore effort, reaching No. 29 on the , though it leaned more into R&B-infused narratives of romance and excess compared to the raw hip-hop focus of prior releases. By 2003, Under Construction, Part II peaked at No. 50 on the , experiencing comparatively lesser commercial success amid shifting industry trends, but it continued the duo's exploration of eclectic beats and features from artists like and . Transitioning to solo work, Timbaland's 2007 album (styled as Timbaland Presents Shock Value) debuted at No. 5 on the and was certified 3× platinum by the RIAA, driven by crossover pop-rap hits that fused electronic elements with hip-hop. Key singles included "Give It to Me" featuring and , "The Way I Are" with and D.O.E., and "Apologize" with , all of which topped charts internationally and exemplified Timbaland's genre-blending production. The 2009 follow-up, , achieved No. 1 positions on charts in countries like the and but peaked at No. 36 on the in the US, with themes centered on high-energy collaborations and dance-oriented tracks featuring artists such as , , and . Singles like "Morning After Dark" with and and "Say Something" featuring Drake maintained the album's pop-leaning accessibility, though it received mixed reviews for lacking the debut's novelty. In 2025, Timbaland released his latest solo studio album TIMBO PROGRESSION, which continued his evolution in production styles.
AlbumRelease YearPeak on Billboard 200CertificationsKey Singles
Welcome to Our World ()199733Platinum (RIAA)"Up Jumps da Boogie" (Gold), "Clock Strikes", "Luv 2 Luv U"
Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment ()199841N/A"Here We Come"
Indecent Proposal ()200129N/A"Roll Out" (feat. ), "All Y'all"
Under Construction, Part II ()200350N/A"Cop That Shit" (feat. )
Shock Value200753× Platinum (RIAA)"Give It to Me", "The Way I Are", "Apologize"
Shock Value II200936N/A"Morning After Dark", "Say Something"
TIMBO PROGRESSION2025[Peak TBD as of November 2025]N/A[Key singles TBD]

Production highlights for other artists

Timbaland's production contributions to other artists' projects have defined eras in R&B, hip-hop, and pop, blending innovative percussion, samples, and electronic elements to create landmark tracks. His early partnership with began with full production duties on her debut album (1997), which peaked at number three on the and earned platinum certification from the RIAA, introducing stuttered beats and eclectic sounds that influenced the late-1990s hip-hop landscape. This collaboration continued with the track "" from Elliott's 2001 album , which Timbaland produced and which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2002. Timbaland's work with Aaliyah marked another pivotal phase, elevating her from to R&B innovator. He produced several tracks on her sophomore album One in a Million (1996), including the title song that reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and helped the album sell over eight million copies worldwide. The following year, Timbaland co-produced "Are You That Somebody?" for the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack (1998), a single that peaked at number 21 on the and won the Video Music Award for Best R&B Video. In the mid-2000s, Timbaland revitalized Justin Timberlake's career through productions on FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), including the global smash "SexyBack," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks and charts in over 30 countries. The album earned three Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Recording for "SexyBack," and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "My Love." Beyond these core collaborations, Timbaland delivered iconic tracks for other major figures. He produced Ginuwine's "Pony" (1996) from the album Ginuwine... the Bachelor, which achieved double-platinum status from the RIAA after selling over two million copies in the US. For Jay-Z, Timbaland crafted the minimalist beat for "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" on The Black Album (2003), a single that reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a cultural anthem. His production on Rihanna's "Rehab" from Rated R (2009), co-produced with Justin Timberlake and Hannon Lane, featured atmospheric synths that complemented her evolving sound. More recently, Timbaland produced "Desire" for VITA in 2023, a track blending trap influences with his signature rhythms. Timbaland's international reach is evident in productions like Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" (2006) from Loose, co-produced with Furtado and Danja, which was certified 7× platinum by the RIAA and topped charts in 14 countries. In 2024, Timbaland reunited with Timberlake to produce multiple tracks on the album Everything I Thought It Was, including "Selfish," which debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. Across his career, Timbaland has produced over 40 number-one singles worldwide, underscoring his profound impact on the music industry.

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