Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment
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Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment is a 1998 album released by Blackground Records
. Though nominally the debut solo album by R&B/hip-hop producer Timbaland
, the LP is technically a compilation of tracks produced by Timbaland and often - though not strictly - featuring his vocals. A litany of guest stars appear on Tim's Bio, from Timbaland's "Swing Mob" partners Magoo, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Aaliyah
, Ginuwine
, Playa
, and Skillz
, to outside performers Nas
, Jay-Z
, Twista
, Kelly Price
, and others. Tim's Bio notably marks the on-record debut of 2000s hip-hop star Ludacris
on "Phat Rabbit", later included on his debut LP Back for the First Time
(2000).
There is a music video of "Lobster & Scrimp" featuring Jay-Z. The video premiered on January 4, 1999, was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada and directed by Timbaland himself (credited as real name, Tim Mosley). All though, the video starts with Timbaland walking alone with an abandoned truck standing behind him. The video also featured Jay-Z rapping and 15 nude bikini dancers. The video was voted most expensive and cheaper music video at the same time which costed over $100 million dollars. Hype Williams
was uncredited as the director for the music video.
All tracks Produced by Timbaland with the help of Barry & Jomo Hankerson.
Blackground Records
Blackground Records is an American record label owned by entertainment attorney and artist manager Barry Hankerson and his son Jomo Hankerson.-History:...
. Though nominally the debut solo album by R&B/hip-hop producer Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
, the LP is technically a compilation of tracks produced by Timbaland and often - though not strictly - featuring his vocals. A litany of guest stars appear on Tim's Bio, from Timbaland's "Swing Mob" partners Magoo, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton , who performed under the mononym Aaliyah , was an American R&B recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside...
, Ginuwine
Ginuwine
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin , better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990's...
, Playa
Playa (band)
Playa was an American R&B/hip-hop group. Composed of Smoke E. Digglera , Digital Black , and the late Static Major , Playa is best known for their 1998 hit album, "Cheers 2 U", produced by longtime collaborator Timbaland...
, and Skillz
Skillz
Shaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virginia, not the stereotypical New York City or Los Angeles rapper, and he's also known for his yearly "Rap Ups", which he has done since...
, to outside performers Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
, Kelly Price
Kelly Price
Kelly Price is an American R&B and soul singer, formerly on the Def Soul label.-Life and music career:Kelly Cherelle Price was born in Queens, New York. She was first discovered by Mariah Carey in February 1992 and subsequently introduced to Sony Columbia's then CEO Tommy Mottola...
, and others. Tim's Bio notably marks the on-record debut of 2000s hip-hop star Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
on "Phat Rabbit", later included on his debut LP Back for the First Time
Back for the First Time
Back for the First Time is the first studio album by Ludacris. Most of the tracks are taken from his other album, the independently released Incognegro. The album was released on October 17, 2000. Since its release, it debuted at four on the U.S. Billboard 200, and it has been certified 3x platinum...
(2000).
There is a music video of "Lobster & Scrimp" featuring Jay-Z. The video premiered on January 4, 1999, was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada and directed by Timbaland himself (credited as real name, Tim Mosley). All though, the video starts with Timbaland walking alone with an abandoned truck standing behind him. The video also featured Jay-Z rapping and 15 nude bikini dancers. The video was voted most expensive and cheaper music video at the same time which costed over $100 million dollars. Hype Williams
Hype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
was uncredited as the director for the music video.
Track listing
- "Intro" - (Timbaland featuring T.K. Kirkland) - 1:08
- "I Get It On" - (Timbaland featuring Bassey) - 4:41
- "To My" - (Timbaland featuring NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, SkillzSkillzShaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virginia, not the stereotypical New York City or Los Angeles rapper, and he's also known for his yearly "Rap Ups", which he has done since...
and Static Major) - 3:44 - "Here We Come" - (Timbaland featuring Magoo & Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
) - 4:21 - "Wit' Yo' Bad Self" - (SkillzSkillzShaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virginia, not the stereotypical New York City or Los Angeles rapper, and he's also known for his yearly "Rap Ups", which he has done since...
) - 4:09 - "Lobster & Scrimp" - (Timbaland featuring Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
) - 4:53 - "What Cha Know About This" - (Mocha featuring Babe Blue) - 4:31
- "Can't Nobody?" - (Timbaland featuring 1 Life 2 Live) - 4:25
- "What Cha Talkin' Bout" - (Timbaland featuring Lil' Man, Static Major and Magoo) - 4:33
- "Put 'Em On" - (Timbaland featuring Static Major and Yaushameen Michael) - 4:39
- "Phat Rabbit" - (Timbaland featuring LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
) - 4:57 - "Who Am I" - (TwistaTwistaCarl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
) - 4:16 - "Talking on the Phone" - (Kelly PriceKelly PriceKelly Price is an American R&B and soul singer, formerly on the Def Soul label.-Life and music career:Kelly Cherelle Price was born in Queens, New York. She was first discovered by Mariah Carey in February 1992 and subsequently introduced to Sony Columbia's then CEO Tommy Mottola...
featuring Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
and Lil' Man) - 5:04 - "Keep It Real" - (Timbaland featuring GinuwineGinuwineElgin Baylor Lumpkin , better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990's...
) - 3:45 - "John Blaze" - (AaliyahAaliyahAaliyah Dana Haughton , who performed under the mononym Aaliyah , was an American R&B recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside...
featuring Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
) - 4:00 - "Birthday" - (PlayaPlaya (band)Playa was an American R&B/hip-hop group. Composed of Smoke E. Digglera , Digital Black , and the late Static Major , Playa is best known for their 1998 hit album, "Cheers 2 U", produced by longtime collaborator Timbaland...
) - 4:40 - "3:30 in the Morning" - (Virginia Williams) - 3:29
- "Outro" - (Timbaland) - 1:47
- "Bringin' It" - (Timbaland featuring Troy Mitchell) - 3:15
All tracks Produced by Timbaland with the help of Barry & Jomo Hankerson.