Timbaland is similar to producers such as Norman Whitfield in that he helped to redefine the sound of an entire genre of music with an immediately recognizable production style. The songs he produces feature unusual arrangements, sounds, and instrumentation, tied together by a trademark sense of rhythm. Like Spector and Whitfield, Timbaland's production sometimes overshadows the credited performer and becomes the actual "star" of the song. With songwriters Steve "Static" Garrett and childhood friend Missy Elliott, Timbaland has helped to create some of the most successful songs in modern pop music and urban music, including singles for Aaliyah, Ginuwine, SWV, Total, and 702.
Mosley grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, where he became acquainted with Missy Elliott and Melvin Barcliff, whose MC name was "Magoo." Originally a disc jockey known as "DJ Timmy Tim," Mosely began making hip-hop backing tracks on a Casio keyboard he owned. In 1993 Elliott heard his material and, taken by Mosley's unique sense of rhythm, immediately began working with him.
Elliott and her girl group Sista auditioned for DeVante Swing, producer and member of successful R&B act Jodeci. Devante signed Sista to his Swing Mob label, and Elliott brought Mosely and Barcliff along with her. Mosely began working under Devante, who renamed the young producer Timbaland, after the Timberland boot popular in hip-hop fashion.
Sista and Timbaland & Magoo became part of Devante's stable of Swing Mob signees known as "Da Bassment" crew, joining artists and groups such as male singer Ginuwine, male vocal group Playa, and girl group Sugah. 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 debut LP, which was shevled and never saw release.
Timbaland was also friends with Pharrell Williams, and had dabbled in projects with him as S.B.I., or Surrounded By Idiots. Pharrell recalls in an interview: "“In seventh grade I met Chad. That’s twenty years ago by now. Like I said earlier, we started producing beats together. But then again, I also played with this famous group which consisted of Timbaland, Magoo, myself and some other guy. Chad wasn’t a part of the group, so I was in The Neptunes and in Surrounded By Idiots at the same time.” A few tracks produced by the group float around on the internet, the most distributed being "Big White Spaceship".
In 1995, most of Devante's acts broke their ties with the producer and went their own ways. Elliott, Timbaland, Magoo, Playa, and Ginuwine continued to collaborate, and began working on individual projects of their own. Elliott began receiving recognition as a songwriter and guest artist for artists such as 702 and MC Lyte, and Timbaland was sometimes assigned to produce remixes of Elliott-penned songs. One of these, the remix to 702's "Steelo" in 1996, became Timbaland's first important production credit.
Also in 1996, Ginuwine released his debut album, Ginuwine...the Bachelor, which was produced entirely by Timbaland. The album was both a commercial and critical success, and its first single, "Pony," was the first example of what would later become the signature Timbaland sound.
The track for "Pony," which Timbaland had created two years prior during the Swing Mob days, was characterized by a shifting, syncopated rhythm, similar to samba or jungle music, which used snare and kick hits on typically non-accented beats in the measure. Stuttering high-hats typical of southern bass music accompanied the basic drum sounds, which were, unusual for hip-hop and R&B of this period, severely gated to create short, strong sounds. This use of the "short snare" is in marked contrast to the "long snare" sound in New Wave music in the 1980s, which featured a heavily amplified, almost white noise snare drum put through reverb. Accompanying the unusual rhythm were melody lines created by playing odd sound effects (vocal effects and cartoon slide whistles) through a sampling keyboard. The other tracks on Ginuwine...the Bachelor also featured similar production and arrangements. On many of the tracks, Timbaland can be heard either rapping or providing ad-libs, similar to what both Elliott and Puff Daddy where doing at the time; Timbaland's deep voice was usually vocoded to give it an electronic sound.
While work was being completed on Ginuwine...the Bachelor, R&B artist Aaliyah contracted Timbaland and Missy Elliott to write and produce most of her second album, One In A Million. The tracks that were crafted for Aaliyah featured innovative arrangements similar to those on Ginuwine...the Bachelor. One In A Million went on to sell over two million copies, and made superstars out of not only Aaliyah, but Elliott and Timbaland as well.
Elliott and Timbaland became one of the most successful and prolific songwriting/production teams of the late-1990s. By the end of the decade, Timbaland's sound had been heard in records from artists such as SWV, Destiny's Child, Nicole Wray, Jay-Z, Nas. Most of his production work during this period was reserved for his original stable of collaborators: two Missy Elliott albums (Supa Dupa Fly and Da Real World), a second effort by Ginuwine (100% Ginuwine), and Playa's debut album (Cheers 2 U). Timbaland produced much (if not all) of the material on many of their albums during this period, and also made two albums of his own: one with Magoo, and one solo album. Timbaland's own raps, which were usually ghostwritten by Elliott, Magoo, or his younger brother Garland Mosley (AKA Sebastian), were almost always accompanied by other MCs, including his main collaborators and numerous guest artists.
Timbaland spawned a plethora of imitators, some of which went as far as to sample sections of his work to create similar-sounding tracks. The popularity of the "Timbaland sound" marked a shift in hip-hop music from rougher, sample-based tracks to simpler, more synthetic musical accompainiment (unlike many hip-hop producers, Timbaland rarely sampled older records; most of his tracks were crafted by him and his in-house band). Since Timbaland worked in both hip-hop and R&B and often combined elements of one in tracks for the other, his work aided the blending together of the two genres, which became less and less distinct during the first half of the 2000s.
Foreign, especially Asian, instrumentation is present through much of his early work (Xscape's "My Secret" remix, especially, with a rollicking sitar outro and Timbaland ad-libbing "Let's take a little trip...to India"), but was most successful and prevalent with Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" (1999), which borrowed directly from the song "Khosara" by Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi. Missy Elliott's 2001 hit single, "Get Ur Freak On" from her third album, Miss E...So Addictive, was also likewise a smash, using a speedy dhol drumline typical of Bhangra. His borrowing from these cultures has resulted in mixed reactions, with many critics embracing his musical adventurousness and eclecticism and more esoteric, purist factions reacting catiously, and sometimes negatively. In an interview with Missy Elliott in RayGun Magazine, he mentioned a diverse base of influences, from UK Drum 'N Bass to Garage.
Timbaland-produced songs such as Ludacris' "Roll Out (My Business)," Jay-Z's "Hola' Hovito," Petey Pablo's "Raise Up," and Beck's "Diamond Dogs" were recorded and released during this period, and he contributed to Limp Bizkit's 2001 remix album, New Old Songs. He also contributed three songs--all eventually released as singles--to Aaliyah's self-titled third album.
Timbaland & Magoo's second album together, Indecent Proposal, had been scheduled for release in November 2000, and was to feature appearances by Beck, Aaliyah, and new Timbaland proteges--some of whom were signed to his new Beat Club Records imprint--Ms. Jade, Sebastian, Petey Pablo, and Tweet (who was a member of Sugah during the Swing Mob days). The album was delayed until for an entire year, finally being released the following November, and was a commercial disappointment. Beck's vocals for the track "I Am Music" were not included on the final released version, which instead featured Timbaland singing alongside Static (Steven Garrett) of Playa and Aaliyah, who had been killed in a plane crash three months before the release of the album. The loss of Aaliyah deeply affected Timbaland, whose work was less omnipresent after 2001.
The first release on Beat Club was the debut album by Caucasian MC Bubba Sparxxx in October 2002, Dark Days, Bright Nights. 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! He also produced hit singles and album tracks for artists such as Li'l Kim ("The Jump Off") and Pastor Troy during this period. Collaborating with Scott Storch, Timbaland also produced a number of tracks on former *NSYNC lead singer Justin Timberlake's solo debut, Justified, including the hit single "Cry Me a River".
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.
Timbaland continues to produce hit singles and albums for artists; in 2004 Timbaland-produced singles by LL Cool J, Xzibit, and Jay-Z became staples on urban radio, and he produced the bulk of Brandy's fourth album, Afrodisiac. New songs from artists such as Tweet and The Game are set for release in 2005.
2005 saw Timbaland producing a song on Tweet and The Game's albums ("Steer" and "Put You on The Game" respectively). He also produced 2 songs on Missy Elliott's 6th album (The Cookbook), "Joy" featuring Mike Jones and "Partytime."
Timbaland started his new label, Mosely Music Group, once again under Interscope. On the label are singers Nelly Furtado and Keri Hilson, and rapper D.O.E. Timbaland's parternship and mentorship of upcoming producer Nate "Danjahandz" Hills is evident in Timbaland's rejuvination in music.
Furtado looks to have her third album, Loose, released under MMG with in the first half of 2006 with Hilson's debut following shortly after. Timbaland is also slated to work with Justin Timberlake, Hilary Duff as well as albums by Jamie Foxx, JC Chasez, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, Ludacris, Chingy, Chilli of TLC, Tweet, and a lot more.
In 2006, Timbaland produced songs "Promiscuous" "My love" and "Sexyback" topped the charts for over fourteen weeks. In 2007, the tracks "Say It Right" and "What Goes Around" also topped the charts. The year 2007 also saw the release of his album "Timbaland presents Shock Value" which featured Fall Out Boy, The Hives, Elton John, Nicole Scherzinger, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Missy Elliot, Sebastian (his brother), Keri Hilson, Money, Attitude, and Jim Beanz.
Here We Come Feat. Missy Elliot And Magoo
Timbaland Lyrics
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Here we go so wave your hands
For Missy, Maganoo, and Timbaland
We gon' show you how to party right
So pass the uh and get the hype
Alright, we gon' party tonight
If you're having a baby, then make her your wife
If you're up in the club where the dub
It's like a bank sell to the highest bid
Put the cash in your bank
Girl I'm lovin' your booty, you can "hoo" to my blow
Then fish but please honey child, don't kiss
All I want is a freak when I'm up in the club
Maybe after the dance, dinner sharp, then the tub
I'm a nigga wit' class, you're a girl with a job
Taste of my neck like corn on the cob
I'm second to none, I'm freaky as ever
Go downtown, "Well I never"
Uh, uh
Well I'm the man, that they call Timbaland
Now he the bir-ba-bir-ba-bird, understand?
We gon' party, until the sun comes up
Bartender, you forgot to fill up my cup, uh
Ain't no stoppin' until your draws start floppin'
There won't be no beef unless the disc stop jockin' (what?)
She said this, and he said that
And he said that Timbaland can't rap
But I don't care because I make dope tracks
I make you bounce and wiggle, and do this and that
Timbaland, where you live at?
VA baby, believe dat
Aye yo, aye yo
Now I'm rich, I once was poor
If you're late with my dough, then there's no show
I grease my hair and it still won't grow
If you feel my butt, boy you gotta go
Out the back for touchin' my back
For trying to jack every Timbaland track
Maganoo, where you was?
They been bitin' our style, those silly bugs
Where's the spray? I'ma spray 'em good
So the next time they bite they die like "Ugh"
I'ma roll up the biggest dutchie
Get some sweets cuz I got the munchies
Here we go so wave your hands
For Missy, Maganoo, and Timbaland
We gon' show you how to party right
So pass the uh and get the hype
Alright, we gon' party tonight
Here we go so wave your hands
For Missy, Maganoo, and Timbaland
We gon' show you how to party right
So pass the uh and get the hype
Alright, we gon' party tonight
He he
Girl, when the bar open up five rum
Everybody wanna get a buzz, get some
9 out of 10, all girls gonna freak
Just gon' depend on who they gonna freak
Don't gotta floss, all girls know they name
Only near, chillin' in the club, no game
Brotha mad at me cuz I got cheddar cheese
When the club close got his girl on her knees
Oh man please, learn the two degrees
Degree number one, keep your hon off trees
Degree number two, keep your girl 'round you
Never trust a girl, Lord knows what she do
Uh huh
Tricks, is what I got in my bag
Hits, is what I make out the lab
Ritz, is the crackers that I eat
Bitch, is what a man don't need
Rubber, shows I'm a careful lover
Stutter, is what I do in trouble, what?
My man, Timbaland
He make beats for the streets
See, me and Maganoo
In the back rollin' trees
Gettin' high off the phone
Tell a nigga what chu want, hey!
Now, I'm in the S-L-K
I roll up the window, so the 'doo won't sway
Spray my hairspray so the waves obey
So when I say stay, them bitches stay
Oh by the way
Me and Timbaland, we got the beats to make you dance
Here we go so wave your hands
For Missy, Maganoo, and Timbaland
We gon' show you how to party right
So pass the uh and get the hype
Alright, we gon' party tonight
Here we go so wave your hands
For Missy, Maganoo, and Timbaland
We gon' show you how to party right
So pass the uh and get the hype
Alright, we gon' party tonight
Doo-do-do, doo-do-do (Yea)
Doo-do-do, doo-doo, doo doo doo (Yea)
Doo-do-do, doo-do-do (Yea)
Doo-do-do, doo-doo, doo doo doo (Yea)
Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo (Yea)
The song 'Here We Come' by Timbaland & Magoo feat. Missy Elliott is a party anthem that speaks about how to have fun and celebrate life. They want people to wave their hands and get hyped up for the talented trio. The song highlights the idea of enjoying life to the fullest; if you are in love, then live for life, and if you have a baby, make the mother your wife. They encourage people to party hard and have fun, but it's also warned that one shouldn't kiss, only a freak is needed. Timbaland and team's unique perspective on how to party and the catchy beat makes it an enjoyable song to dance to.
Further, the song takes a humorous approach to life, as the lyrics express how Timbaland is mistaken for a bird, and the group speaks about their personal struggles. Timbaland talks about his fame and how he went from being poor to rich, whereas Mr. Magoo, in his verse, mentions how someone has copied their style. They express some lessons they have learned, and advice, like never trusting a girl, learn the two degrees, and to keep cheddar cheese to have fun.
In summary, 'Here We Come' is all about having fun, enjoying life, and making the most of every moment. Their unique style and clever wordplay make this a fun song for listeners to enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
Another one
Starting a new song.
Here we go so wave your hands
Get ready to party and put your hands up.
For Missy, Maganoo, and Timbaland
Introducing the performers of the song.
We gon' show you how to party right
The performers will demonstrate the proper way to party.
So pass the uh and get the hype
Pass the party favors and get excited.
Alright, we gon' party tonight
Confirming that it's time to party.
If you're livin' for love, start livin' for life
Make the most of every moment and enjoy life.
If you're having a baby, then make her your wife
If you're starting a family, commit to your partner.
If you're up in the club where the dub
If you're at a club playing dub music.
It's like a bank sell to the highest bid
The club is like an auction, where the most desirable people get all the attention.
Put the cash in your bank
Create wealth and financial stability for yourself.
Girl I'm lovin' your booty, you can "hoo" to my blow
Flirting with a girl and telling her to dance to the music.
Then fish but please honey child, don't kiss
Enjoy each other's company but don't go too far.
All I want is a freak when I'm up in the club
Looking for someone who is willing to have fun and let loose.
Maybe after the dance, dinner sharp, then the tub
Suggesting a date that involves dancing, dinner, and a relaxing bath.
I'm a nigga wit' class, you're a girl with a job
Showing confidence and pride in oneself, and acknowledging a woman's independence.
Taste of my neck like corn on the cob
Using a metaphor to describe physical intimacy with someone.
I'm second to none, I'm freaky as ever
Confidently asserting one's abilities and preferences.
Go downtown, "Well I never"
Encouraging someone to be adventurous and try new things.
Uh, uh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Well I'm the man, that they call Timbaland
Introducing oneself as the performer, Timbaland.
Now he the bir-ba-bir-ba-bird, understand?
Using wordplay to introduce oneself in a fun and playful way.
We gon' party, until the sun comes up
Promising to party all night long.
Bartender, you forgot to fill up my cup, uh
Asking the bartender for a refill on a drink.
Ain't no stoppin' until your draws start floppin'
The party will continue until people start to get tired and lose energy.
There won't be no beef unless the disc stop jockin' (what?)
There won't be any problems or arguments as long as the music is good and people are having fun.
She said this, and he said that
Referencing the potential for drama or gossip at a party.
And he said that Timbaland can't rap
Ignoring negative comments or criticism and focusing on making great music.
But I don't care because I make dope tracks
Having confidence in one's musical abilities and not letting negative comments affect them.
I make you bounce and wiggle, and do this and that
Boasting about one's ability to make people dance and have a good time.
Timbaland, where you live at?
Asking Timbaland where he is from or where he lives.
VA baby, believe dat
Telling people that Timbaland is from Virginia and that they should believe it.
Aye yo, aye yo
Calling people's attention to the performer's upcoming lines.
Now I'm rich, I once was poor
Reflecting on one's financial success and how far one has come from a difficult past.
If you're late with my dough, then there's no show
Emphasizing the importance of payment and professionalism in the music industry.
I grease my hair and it still won't grow
Making a self-deprecating joke about one's appearance.
If you feel my butt, boy you gotta go
Asserting one's personal boundaries and not tolerating unwanted touching or advances.
Out the back for touchin' my back
Kicking someone out for crossing a personal boundary.
For trying to jack every Timbaland track
Calling out people who try to replicate or steal Timbaland's musical style and sound.
Maganoo, where you was?
Asking Magoo where he was or what he was doing.
They been bitin' our style, those silly bugs
Complaining about people who try to copy or imitate one's musical style and approach.
Where's the spray? I'ma spray 'em good
Using humor to express frustration with people who copy or imitate one's style.
So the next time they bite they die like "Ugh"
Expressing a desire to deter imitators by making them feel embarrassed or silly.
I'ma roll up the biggest dutchie
Rolling a large and high-quality marijuana cigar or blunt.
Get some sweets cuz I got the munchies
Buying some snacks or sweets to enjoy while smoking marijuana.
He he
Expressing amusement or satisfaction.
Girl, when the bar open up five rum
Suggesting that the party will get even more exciting when the bar opens and people start drinking rum.
Everybody wanna get a buzz, get some
Anticipating that people will want to get drunk and let loose at the party.
9 out of 10, all girls gonna freak
Predicting that most of the women at the party will be willing to dance and be intimate with others.
Just gon' depend on who they gonna freak
The level of intimacy or interaction will depend on each individual's preferences and choices.
Don't gotta floss, all girls know they name
Asserting that women at the party will be attracted to the performers because of their reputation and success.
Only near, chillin' in the club, no game
Hanging out and having fun in the club without trying to actively pick up or flirt with others.
Brotha mad at me cuz I got cheddar cheese
Others may be jealous or envious of the performer's financial success or musical talent.
When the club close got his girl on her knees
Suggesting that women will be promiscuous or willing to engage in sexual activity after the club closes.
Oh man please, learn the two degrees
Encouraging people to be responsible and respectful in their relationships and interactions with others.
Degree number one, keep your hon off trees
Advising people to avoid or limit drug or alcohol use that may negatively affect their relationships or actions.
Degree number two, keep your girl 'round you
Suggesting that being faithful and engaged in one's relationships is important for a healthy and happy life.
Never trust a girl, Lord knows what she do
Warning people to be cautious and skeptical of others' motives and behaviors, especially in relationships or social situations.
Uh huh
Expressing agreement or confirmation.
Tricks, is what I got in my bag
Having learned or developed various skills or tricks that make one good at one's craft or profession.
Hits, is what I make out the lab
Producing successful and popular music that becomes 'hits' and receives widespread attention and acclaim.
Ritz, is the crackers that I eat
Referencing a brand of crackers that the performer likes to eat.
Bitch, is what a man don't need
Using crude language to suggest that women who are unpleasant or uncooperative are not desirable or needed.
Rubber, shows I'm a careful lover
Using safe sex practices to demonstrate responsibility and care for one's sexual health and partners.
Stutter, is what I do in trouble, what?
Using humor to deflect attention from one's flaws or shortcomings.
My man, Timbaland
Referring to Timbaland as a close friend or colleague.
He make beats for the streets
Describing Timbaland's role as a music producer who creates tracks that appeal to listeners from all backgrounds and cultures.
See, me and Maganoo
Referencing Magoo as someone who is close and respected by the performer.
In the back rollin' trees
Smoking marijuana in a discreet or private location.
Gettin' high off the phone
Joking about getting high from the phone's electromagnetic waves.
Tell a nigga what chu want, hey!
Encouraging people to express their wants or desires, and being confident and assertive in their communication.
Now, I'm in the S-L-K
Referring to driving a luxury car, specifically the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster.
I roll up the window, so the 'doo won't sway
Rolling up the car window to prevent one's hair from blowing around in the wind.
Spray my hairspray so the waves obey
Using hairspray to control or style one's hair in a preferred way.
So when I say stay, them bitches stay
Exerting control or dominance over others, especially women.
Oh by the way
Introducing a new topic or thought.
Me and Timbaland, we got the beats to make you dance
Confidently asserting that the performers have the musical talent and ability to make people dance and enjoy themselves.
Doo-do-do, doo-do-do (Yea)
Mimicking a musical beat or tempo to create a fun and playful atmosphere.
Doo-do-do, doo-doo, doo doo doo (Yea)
Continuing to create a fun and playful atmosphere with musical sounds.
Doo doo, doo doo doo, doo doo doo (Yea)
Repeating the same musical sounds to create a catchy and memorable rhythm.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELVIN BARCLIFF, MELISSA N ELLIOTT, ROBERT J. N HARRIS, TIMOTHY N MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@misterhollands4455
This should have been the the song for the spiderman movies!
@noblerichosseiberkoh9196
Fax💯
@buddy8412
I can See it . 😏 .. Gems. 🤝😌
@turtlesage28
Miles Morales...
@GodZilla-bh9dv
Theme song
@furiouseight
I know right…Timbaland Spider-Man theme song beats
@god563616
RIP Magoo 😭😭😭♥️♥️🙏 Still my favorite album of all time🎉🎉
@patriceesela5000
Magoo is dead?
@candydiggs6646
SADLY YES😢@@patriceesela5000
@Jayphace
R.I.P Magoo. Beat still slaps in 2023!