Tim's Bio: Life From da Basement [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Timbaland

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 23, 1998)
• Original Release Date: November 24, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Virgin
• ASIN: B00000F1UQ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,561 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Intro - Timbaland

2. I Get It On - Timbaland

3. To My - Mad Skillz, Nas, Skillz, Timbaland

4. Here We Come - Missy Elliott, , Timbaland

5. Wit' Yo' Bad Self - Mad Skillz, Skillz

6. Lobster & Scrimp - Jay-Z, Timbaland

7. What Cha Know About This - Babe Blue, Mocha

8. Can't Nobody - 1 Life 2 Live, Timbaland

9. What Cha Talkin' About - Timbaland

10. Put 'Em On - Timbaland, Yoshamine

11. Fat Rabbit - Ludacris,

12. Who Am I - Twista

13. Talking on the Phone - Kelly Price

14. Keep It Real - Ginuwine, Timbaland

15. John Blaze - Aaliyah, Missy Elliott

16. Birthday - Playa

17. 3:30 in the Morning - Virginia Williams

18. Outro - Timbaland

19. Bringin' It - Timbaland

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com's Best of 1998

Timbaland was known as an innovative producer before deciding to make a name for himself; on his second album, he shows that he keeps his best tracks stockpiled for the home team. When he raps, "He said '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," it's no idle boast; it hasn't been this much fun to strap yourself into a pair of headphones in years. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com

Though Timbaland's work might be characterized by its daring unpredictability in terms of rhythmic structure, it's his youthful sense of fun that proves most infectious. His ideas feed both the empirical and the creative mind alike. Tim's Bio is an elegant summation of the first chapter in the musical life of the producer who has revolutionized the sound and context of American R&B (and urban-based music as a whole) in as little as three years, with his smash albums for Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and Ginuwine, along with Tim's own partnership with rapper Magoo (who forms somewhat of a power core of Tim's mercurial crew, Da Bassment). Bassment regulars get the star treatment they have become accustomed to, while new talents--such as Kelly Price and wordsmith Twista--shine just as brightly. --Tamara Palmer

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tim comes hard with the beats on this one, December 18, 1999

By	I.B. (Westampton, NJ) - See all my reviews

Timbaland almost out did himself with this one. He gets tighter and tighter with every cd he produces. If anyone dosen't know who tim is let me fill u in. He is the producer responsible for making hit albums by : Ginuwine(both cds), Missy(both cds with missy's help), Aalyiah(second cd), Tim and magoo(welcome to our world), Are u that somebody(Aalyiah)-dr. doolittle sdtk, Nas(one track), Lil Kim(twice my age-track)...etc. This cd takes him to new hights by bringing in jigga(jay-z), missy and the rest of the crew along with some new voices. The best songs here are : 2,4, 6, 7, 15, and 16. Timbaland is best as a producer though and the only thing with this cd is that he dosen't do much rapping. His skills can pass since he produces he can get away with it. But don't listen expecting to hear him rap all through....because he dosen't. But expect to hear some hard, wall shaking, head-knocking beats as we always expect from Tim. The other half of the cd is R+B and 2 out of the 6 songs are good. His best beats I think are the ones he did for missy's new cd...Da real world. That is another one to check out if u don't have it.

Overall this cd is good for just the beats if nothing else. get if your looking for some new sounds to test your sound system or just if your a fan..or non-fan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He's the man... they call Timbaland!, June 11, 1999

By A Customer

After listening through hip-hop's mainstream, you hear tracks from the innovative DJ Premier, the Trackmasters, & No Limit's Beats By The POund. We look into the deep depths of the dirty south in southern Virginia and we find Tim Mosley (a.k.a. Timbaland). With many hits tied behind his belt including Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?", SWV's "Can We", and even Jay-Z's "Nigga What? Nigga Who?", Tim has kept a low profile and is the most popular beat maker of hip-hop today. His first effort (which is really a compilation produced by him) is the best of his work. With the hardcore elements of the album (i.e. "To My" featuring Nas & Mad Skillz, "Who Am I?" featuring Twista, and "Fat Rabbit" performed by Ludichris)along with a taste of rhythm & blues (i.e. "Keep It Real" by Ginuwine, "Happy Birthday" by Playa, and "Talking On The Phone" by Kelly Price), Tim stays true to his unique sounds and banging beats. This album is a definite jeep-rocker and is good at parties. It also has numerous guest appearances by such artists as Jay-Z, Magoo, Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Nas, & Twista. He also introduces to the world a new group called 1 Life 2 Live and a new female MC, Bassey. Timbo's vocal presence may not be present much on the album, but his bangin' beats make up for it. This is a must for the beat bangin' production freaks out there. Timbaland is an inspiration to many and has created a new sound for the new millenium.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Production Is The Focus (4 Stars), October 7, 2004

By	Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews

When cats like Timbaland drop an album, you pretty much know already that the focus is on the beats instead of the rhymes. And I have to say that the beats on this album were some of the tightest out at the time. I want to say that Tim is the best producer to ever come out of Virginia, but The Neptunes are running neck and neck with Mr. Mosley (with Nottz holding down 3rd place). The guest appearances are even tight. There are a lot of no names on this album along with the usual suspects like Jay Z, Missy, Magoo, Nas, Aaliyah, Skillz (aka Mad Skillz)Ginuwine, and Ludacris (this was actually my first time ever hearing of Ludacris). Even Twista comes through and tears a Timbaland beat to shreds. There really aren't any negative things to be said about this album. Even the no name artists hold down their positions very well.

Basically, this album is a showcase for Tim's beats. We all know this. And the beats on this album don't disappoint. It's a great addition to your collection and still bumps even today. Tim has changed up his production schemes since this release, but this is still some of his best stuff. I'd suggest getting this album if you haven't heard it already.

Standout Tracks: Lobster & Scrimp feat. Jay Z, Fat Rabbit feat. Ludacris, Here We Come feat. Missy & Magoo, Who Am I feat. Twista (My Favorite), To My feat. Nas & Mad Skillz, and Bringin' It