Timothy Z. Mosley (born
March 10,
1971) better known by his
stage name Timbaland, is an
American musical composer,
record producer,
singer and
rapper. With partner
Magoo, he is a member of
hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo.Timbaland has been considered similar to producers such as
Brian Eno,
Phil Spector or
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 space and 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
Missy Elliott,
Aaliyah,
Björk,
Brandy,
Jay-Z,
Justin Timberlake,
Lil' Kim,
Utada Hikaru,
Ludacris,
50 Cent,
The Game,
Nelly Furtado,
Ginuwine,
Dima Bilan and
The Pussycat Dolls.
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