| Artist | Timbaland |
|---|---|
| Cover | Tims Bio.jpg |
| Released | November 24, 1998 |
| Genre | Hip hop · R&B |
| Length | 76:18 |
| Label | Blackground · Atlantic |
| Producer | Timbaland |
| Prev year | 1997 |
| Next year | 2001 |
Tim's Bio: From the Motion Picture – Life from da Bassment is a 1998 album released by Blackground Records. Though nominally the debut solo album by hip-hop/R&B producer Timbaland, the LP is technically a compilation of tracks produced by Timbaland and often – though not strictly – featuring his vocals. A litany of guest stars appear on Tim's Bio, from Timbaland's "Swing Mob" partners Magoo, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and Skillz, to outside performers Nas, Jay-Z, Twista and others. Tim's Bio notably marks the on-record debut of Ludacris on "Phat Rabbit", later included on his major-label debut LP Back for the First Time (2000).
The music video for "Lobster & Scrimp" featuring Jay-Z premiered on January 4, 1999. It was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, and directed by Timbaland (credited under his real name, Tim Mosley).
In August 2021, Blackground rebranded as Blackground 2.0, with Barry Hankerson remaining as founder. Blackground 2.0 signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution, which will re-release the label's catalogue onto digital download sites and streaming services.[1][2][3][4] Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment was rereleased on August 27, 2021.
Track listing
All tracks produced by Timbaland with the help of Barry and Jomo Hankerson.
Sample credits
- "Here We Come" interpolates the melody from the theme song of the 1967 Spider-Man TV series, written by Paul Francis Webster, with music composed by J. Robert Harris.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1998–99) | Peak position |
|---|
Year-end charts
| Chart (1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 94 |
References
- ^ "Aaliyah's Blackground Records Music Heads to Streaming Beginning August 20". 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'". BBC. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (20 August 2021). "Aaliyah's One in a Million Arrives to Streaming Amid Dispute Between Label and Estate". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (20 August 2021). "Stream Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2020.