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: "โIn seventh grade I met Chad. Thatโs 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 wasnโt a part of the group, so I was in The Neptunes and in Surrounded By Idiots at the same time.โ 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.
Slow Down
Timbaland Lyrics
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You know I be tired of y'all telling me
So i'ma just do it aight
Slow down
That's what everybody be telling me
But I be telling them this is hot
Slow down
Dough down
Fuck if you can't understand what i'm saying on this record you be playing
Slow down
I ain't 'bout to slow down I ain't 'bout to slow down nah
Fire hoe i'ma show up with the front V
On the Charlie Sheen only got 1 speed
That's go fast forward rolling good weed
In the crib and she sweating out a good weave
She know what i'm talking about
Cause she know how them gangstas getting down in the south
To get the pizzazz up in the VIP section
Now she wanna do what i'm doing up in the session
In the studio she wanna make music
But she already be knowing i'm really gonna abuse it
And pro'ly make her stupid from all the knob that she be giving
Plus she be knowing the way the shit is really fitting
And I don't listen what she saying
All she gotta know is i'm fucking and I ain't never been
Cause everything I be getting is straight
Cause I be known for being on TV
Yeah
Slow down
That's what everybody be telling me
But I be telling them this is hot
Slow down
If you be hating on me because I be making money you better get your
Dough down
Fuck if you can't understand what i'm saying on this record you be playing
Slow down
I ain't 'bout to slow down I ain't 'bout to slow down nah
Friday night high as a kite
I'm alright fresh outta sight
Kinda like satellite dishes
Hating on me and you be swimming with the fishes
Hoes written wishes kinda like genies
On South Beach all i'm seeing is bikinis
Bitches wanna see me and fuck with Lil Stevie
They like is you the little dude that I be seeing on the TV
I'm like hell yeah then I put it in the air
They come in to the telly just to fuck with a player
All because of the name they fucking 'round with the fame
Next thing you know the bitches are giving be brain
Talking 'bout slow down i'ma speed up
Sitting on the couch and I put my feet up
Got a bad Spanish bitch rolling weed up
And I don't give a fuck and we stay G'ed up like what
Slow down
That's what everybody be telling me
But I be telling them this is hot
Slow down
If you be hating on me because I be making money you better get your
Dough down
Fuck if you can't understand what i'm saying on this record you be playing
Slow down
I ain't 'bout to slow down I ain't 'bout to slow down nah
I'm coming with the beat
And i've got another freak
She riding in the jeep
She already know that she pro'ly be on the creep
I'ma really do my thang
And I got the beat with the bang bang
You can hear the caddy swing swang
And i'm coming through sounding strange
Aw say wut
Y'all already know when i'm coming through in the truck
And I turn the beat up
Aw say wut
Let us switch up the tempo
Y'all already know who it is young Timbo
Got the 808 and the symbol
'bout to switch it and do it...
Slow down
That's what everybody be telling me
But I be telling them this is hot
Slow down
If you be hating on me because I be making money you better get your
Dough down
Fuck if you can't understand what i'm saying on this record you be playing
Slow down
I ain't 'bout to slow down I ain't 'bout to slow down nah
Slow down
Slow down slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down slow down
In Timbaland's song Slow Down, he talks about how people are always telling him to slow down, but he refuses to listen. As a successful music producer and artist, Timbaland is not interested in slowing down his hustle, even if others wish he would. He addresses the haters who try to knock him down and explains how he lives life in the fast lane. He talks about partying and having a good time while dismissing those who don't understand the message in his music. He mentions being with women who are only interested in him because of his fame and notoriety, but he doesn't seem to mind because he is enjoying the ride.
This song is a classic example of Timbaland's signature style. The beat is heavy and driving, with bass lines and electronic sounds that come together in a way that is both futuristic and classic. The lyrics are full of swagger and confidence, with Timbaland declaring his dominance as an artist and producer. The message of the song is clear: Timbaland is going to keep doing what he's doing, and he doesn't care who tries to stop him. Slow Down is a testament to his commitment to his craft and his belief in himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down
People keep telling me to slow down, but I think what I'm doing is hot
That's what everybody be telling me
Everyone is telling me to slow down
But I be telling them this is hot
But I think what I'm doing is really great
If you be hating on me because I be making money you better get your Dough down
If you're hating on me because I'm making money, you better start making some money yourself
Fuck if you can't understand what i'm saying on this record you be playing
I don't care if you don't understand what I'm saying on this record that you're playing
I ain't 'bout to slow down I ain't 'bout to slow down nah
I'm not going to slow down, not now, not ever
Fire hoe i'ma show up with the front V
I'm going to show up in style with my car's front V
On the Charlie Sheen only got 1 speed
I'm driving like Charlie Sheen, at only one speed
That's go fast forward rolling good weed
That speed is fast forward, while rolling good weed
In the crib and she sweating out a good weave
I'm hanging out at home with a girl who is sweating out her weave
She know what i'm talking about
She understands what I'm saying and what I'm all about
Cause she know how them gangstas getting down in the south
She knows how gangsters act down south
To get the pizzazz up in the VIP section
To add some excitement to the VIP section
Now she wanna do what i'm doing up in the session
Now she wants to do what I'm doing in the recording studio
In the studio she wanna make music
She wants to join me in making music in the studio
But she already be knowing i'm really gonna abuse it
But she already knows that I'm going to exploit the situation
And pro'ly make her stupid from all the knob that she be giving
And probably make her stupid from all the work she's doing in the studio
Plus she be knowing the way the shit is really fitting
She knows what's really going on and how things fit together
And I don't listen what she saying
I don't pay attention to what she's saying to me
All she gotta know is i'm fucking and I ain't never been
All she needs to know is that I'm having sex with her and I'm no stranger to it
Cause everything I be getting is straight
Because everything I'm getting is honest and truthful
Cause I be known for being on TV
I'm known for being on TV
Friday night high as a kite
On Friday nights, I'm really high
I'm alright fresh outta sight
I'm feeling good and looking fresh
Kinda like satellite dishes
I'm standing out like a satellite dish
Hating on me and you be swimming with the fishes
If you hate on me, you'll face the consequences
Hoes written wishes kinda like genies
Women make wishes like genies do
On South Beach all i'm seeing is bikinis
All I can see on South Beach are women in bikinis
Bitches wanna see me and fuck with Lil Stevie
Women want to see me and have sex with me, Lil Stevie
Talking 'bout slow down i'ma speed up
People are telling me to slow down but I'm going to speed up
Sitting on the couch and I put my feet up
I'm relaxing on the couch with my feet up
Got a bad Spanish bitch rolling weed up
I have a smoking-hot Spanish woman rolling weed
And I don't give a fuck and we stay G'ed up like what
I don't care what anyone thinks, we're staying gangsta
I'm coming with the beat
I'm bringing the music
And i've got another freak
I have another woman with me
She riding in the jeep
We are both riding in the jeep
She already know that she pro'ly be on the creep
She already knows that she might be cheating on her partner
I'ma really do my thang
I'm going to do what I do best
And I got the beat with the bang bang
My music has a great beat and sound
You can hear the caddy swing swang
You can hear the Cadillac swinging back and forth
And i'm coming through sounding strange
I'm coming through with a unique sound
Aw say wut
I'm expressing surprise or excitement
Y'all already know when i'm coming through in the truck
Everyone knows when I'm driving around in my truck
And I turn the beat up
I'm turning the music up louder
Let us switch up the tempo
Let's change the tempo of the music
Y'all already know who it is young Timbo
Everyone knows it's me, young Timbo
Got the 808 and the symbol
I have the drum machine and the crash cymbal
'bout to switch it and do it...
I'm about to change the music and do something new
Slow down slow down slow down
I'm not slowing things down
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics ๐ซโจ
Yeah! Yeah!
Yeah! Yeah!
Remember the time, baby.
Yeah!
I ain't got no money
I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers
But together we'd be the perfect soulmates
Talk to me girl
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go and touch, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks just you and me
Work it out 'til we get it right
Baby if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
Can you handle me the way I'm on?
I don't need the G's or the car keys
Boy I like you just the way you are
Let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like, I like, I like...
I ain't got no Visa
I ain't got no Red American Express
We can't go nowhere exotic
It don't matter 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
Talk to me girl
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go and touch, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks just you and me
Work it out 'til we get it right
Baby if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
(I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
Can you handle me the way I'm on?)
I don't need the G's or the car keys
Boy I like you just the way you are
Let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
Baby girl, I don't got a huge ol' house I rent a room in a house
Listen baby girl, I ain't got a motorboat but I can float ya boat
So listen baby girl
Once you get a dose of D.O.E. you gon' want some mo'
So listen baby girl,
When I make it I want you there, want you there, yeah
Quinn Florence
Slow dancing with your crush ( in real life or anime)
The club light are soft neon and cool colors
And even when everyone around you, all you can see if you and your crush dancing ๐๐ป being sent to bliss and love from the music, the ambiance mood, and just the love for each other.
Take care everyone and stay safe out there.
Me personally I like to imagine slow dancing with the My hero academia boy crushes I got.
Take care!
crisaunt
2000s hits slowed will always have a spot in my heart
Riley Auriel
Wish i can ask the person with the most liked comment if they got to do that! Damnn
Listen To Me
Only thing I will still listen too
Tiktok@Nightskee
Like listening to it for the first time again but this time i already know I'm gonna like it more
Knuxhustea_editz
@mello. yh I dbf
Cy
Yeah it makes me feel like Iโm in out in space or something
lyla plorin
iโm going to open the victoriaโs secret fashion show with this playing in the background one day. mark my words
Kota John
I believe you
AOS.
Good luck.
C_MD
So, did you ?