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Timbaland (real name Timothy Z. Mosley) was born on 10 March 1971 in Norfolk, Virginia. He started his career under the name DJ Timmy Tim, creating a hip-hop primers using Casio synthesizer. His characteristic "broken" rhythms interested in such Missy Elliott and Melvin Marcliffa (nicknamed Magoo). Artists soon moved to Suffern, New York, where Elliott teamed up with producer Devante swing and signed with the label belonging to the Swing Mob. With freshly harvested acquaintances, rapper secured Mosley time in Devante, who gave the nickname of the young producer Timbaland (this was a reference to the clothing company Timberland, popular among American rappers). The Swing Mob, Mosley worked on their album "The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel" Jodeci (1995) and debut album the group Sista, whose leader was Missy Elliott (album ultimately did not hit the stores), as well as a member of the formation of SIB (Sorrounded By Idiots), together with such Pharrell William and Magoo. In 1995 most of the artists recording for the Swing Mob decided to part ways with the label. This also applied to Elliott, who started at this time to gain popularity, such as with guest appearances from MC 702 or Lytem. In 1996, Timbaland officially debuted in the role of producer, working on her debut disc Ginuwine "Ginuwine ... The Bachelor." On the album features the the song "Pony", enriched characteristic Mosley unconventional rhythms and sounds of instruments. Album was met with very good reviews in the media, which in turn resulted in its sale. At the end of work "Ginuwine ... The Bachelor", Timbaland and Missy Elliott received a proposal to produce the album "One In A Million" Aaliyah you receive. It was a landmark decision for the duo - this album has sold of more than 11 million pieces, providing a vocalist and producers of the status of superstars. By the second half of the 90s Elliott and Timbaland became one of the most recognized hip-hop and R & B producers. Mosley songs were on CDs SWV, Destiny's Child, Nicole Wray, Total, Jay-Z and Nas. Timbaland also helped produce two solo albums Elliott (Supa Dupa Fly "and" Da Real Word ")," 100% Ginuwine "and the debut of Playa. In 1997, the stores hit album "Welcome To Our World", recorded with Magoo and Timbaland fans a year later received his solo debut, "Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment." The recordings include collaborations with artist Magoo, Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Playa, Mad Skillz, Nas, Jay-Z, Twista, Kelly Price. Early productions by Timbaland sounds characterized by the use of Asian instruments, including tabla, and sitar. Heard include in the songs "Big Pimpin '" Jay-Z and "Get Ur Freak On" Missy Elliott. In November 2000 it was scheduled for the second album by Timbaland and Magoo, "Indecent Proposal", featuring among others Beck (his vocals, however, did not hit the plate), Aaliyah, Ms.. Jade, Kiley Dean, Sebastian, Petey Pablo and Tweet, but ultimately the prime minister has been delayed by a year. CD not enjoyed commercial success, and the tragic death of Aaliyah also touched Timbaland who for the time he retired from show business. In September of 2001, belonging to the effort Timbaland Beat Club label, released the album "Dark Days, Bright Nights" Bubby Sparxxx, and a producer, he returned to work, including helping your talent Tweet, Lil 'Kim and Scott Storch duet with fingers dipped in the solo debut of former lead singer boy band' NSync, Justin Timberlake. Hailing from the CD the song "Cry Me A River" has led to conflict between producers - Storch claims that his contributions have been reduced in the liner notes to the plate, where he is listed r and pianist. November 18, 2003 year to hit shelves anotherjoint with Timbaland Magoo, "Under Construction, Part II". The title referred to the CD disc Missy Elliott "Under Construction", which appeared a year earlier. Among the more famous artists, the producer in the studio collaborations with such Wyclef Jean, Brandy, and Beenie Man Bubba Sparxxx. Promote the whole song "That Shit Cop." In subsequent years, Mosley worked with Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Xzibit, The Game, or even Jennifer Lopez (the song "He'll Be Back" from the album "Rebirth") and founded a new label, Mosley Music Group, for which the record Nelly Furtado and Keri Hilson . As critics claim, working with producer Nate "Danjahandz" Hills helped Timbaland "refresh" the following, which could be heard among others published in the June 2006 album "Loose" Nelly Furtado. From the album singles "Promiscuous" "Maneater," "All Good Things (Come To An End)" and "Say It Right" have had great success throughout the world. Timbaland featuring Justin Timberlake also helped work on the disc "FutureSex / LoveSounds," which premiered in January 2007, in the United States won the triple platinum status. 3 April 2007 to hit stores this album "Timbaland Presents Shock Value ', which hit songs featuring such Dr. Dr. Dre, Elton John, Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado and Missy Elliott. The first single from the disc was "Give It To Me" with Nelly Furtado and Timberlake Austin. The song reached the top of the statement of Billboard Hot 100 "and the album debuted in fifth place a" Billboard "sold in the first week in the number of 138 thousand. copies. At the end of May was released sixth studio album of Icelandic singer Bjork, for whom were Mosley compositions (including "Earth Intruders"), and 31 July in the iTunes store appeared instrumental version disc "Timbaland Presents ...". In recent interviews, the producer revealed he is currently working on new motherboards include Madonna, Duran Duran, 50 Cent, and that together with the leader of Coldplay, Chris Martin, wrote a few songs on the new disc formation.

 

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