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Timothy Zachery Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer, widely recognized for his distinct production work and 'stuttering' rhythmic style.
Timbaland embraces AI music production, announces partnership with start-up Suno. He has been a “top user” of the platform for months, and this announcement formalizes his involvement. He states, “It's the new age of music creation and producing.”
Timbaland signed with Sam Gill & Jason O'Regan of Earth Music Agency for touring in Australia, Asia, and Europe. He is managed by Mono Music Group.
Universal Music Group Nashville has partnered with Mosley Music, the indie label founded by renowned producer, artist, and songwriter Timbaland, to discover new country talent.
Following acclaimed collaborations with Travis Scott x Saint Laurent and RUN DMC, Grammy Award-winning and iconic music producer Timbaland has announced a new business partnership and investment in 12on12, with a limited edition vinyl in the works.
Timbaland was named Verizon Wireless's first "Mobile Producer in Residence" in February 2008, releasing an album exclusively for their V CAST cell phone service.
In his first venture into the video game industry, Timbaland collaborated with Rockstar Games to produce "Beaterator," a music mixing game released in September 2009 for the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Network, and iOS.
In April 2011, Timbaland and long-time friend and business partner Mike Evans signed a deal to create 75 new urban pop tracks for the production music house Extreme Music, a division of Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
In 2019, Timbaland began teaching through Masterclass, providing an instructional series on production and beatmaking.
In August 2021, Blackground Records rebranded as Blackground 2.0 and signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution to re-release its catalog, including Timbaland's and Timbaland & Magoo's albums, on various platforms.
In June 2016, Timbaland teamed up with SubPac, a Los Angeles-based startup developing a wearable sound device, alongside Andy Rubin.
Timbaland, born Timothy Zachery Mosley on March 10, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia, rose to prominence through his innovative production techniques. His early career saw him collaborating with childhood friend Missy Elliott, leading to his involvement with DeVante Swing’s Swing Mob record label. It was here that he adopted the name Timbaland, and his distinctive sound began to take shape. Mosley’s work with acts like Ginuwine on “Ginuwine… the Bachelor” (1996) and Aaliyah’s “One in a Million” (1996) marked his mainstream breakthrough. His production style, characterized by its fast-paced nature and clear drum breaks, was instrumental in blurring the lines between hip-hop and R&B.
Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Timbaland became a highly sought-after producer, crafting hits for a diverse range of artists. He produced the entirety of Missy Elliott’s debut album “Supa Dupa Fly” in 1997, further solidifying his signature electronic sound. His influence expanded significantly with his work on Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” in 2002 and continued through successful collaborations on Timberlake’s subsequent albums, “FutureSex/LoveSounds” (2006) and “The 20/20 Experience” (2013). Timbaland also ventured into his own recording career, releasing solo albums like “Shock Value” (2007), which featured the chart-topping single “Give It To Me.”
Beyond his individual artistic endeavors, Timbaland established the record labels Beat Club in 2001 and Mosley Music Group in 2006, signing talents such as Nelly Furtado, OneRepublic, and Keri Hilson. His production credits span across legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Madonna, and Rihanna. In recent years, he co-created the webcast series “Verzuz” with Swizz Beatz in 2020, and has increasingly explored the integration of AI in music production, partnering with companies like Suno AI. His career has been marked by a consistent ability to innovate and influence popular music trends, earning him four Grammy Awards from 22 nominations.
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