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<\/a><\/p>\n Ranking The Top 10 Timbaland Produced R&B Songs: Essential 90s & 2000s Hits<\/strong><\/p>\n Timbaland is a legendary, boundary-pushing producer whose resume of hits is virtually unmatched in music history. Known for his constantly evolving sound\u2014characterized by distinctive, often quirky, syncopated beats, vocal manipulations, and futuristic sonic textures\u2014Timbaland has profoundly impacted R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop music for over three decades.<\/p>\n From launching the careers of artists like Aaliyah and Ginuwine to producing global smashes for Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott, and Brandy, his influence is generational. We took on the nearly impossible task of compiling the Top 10 Best R&B Songs produced by Timbaland, regardless of whether they were singles or deep album cuts.<\/p>\n Here is our list of the top Timbaland produced songs you may have missed. <\/a><\/p>\n Click Here for all of our Top 10 Lists.<\/a> Click any song in the top 10 to listen to it.<\/p>\n Without further ado, ere is our selection of the most essential and innovative R&B tracks produced by Timbaland, which is not ranked in any particular order.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Impact: A masterpiece of R&B production. The song\u2019s smooth, whispering vocals over a beautifully complex, hypnotic beat fully established the iconic partnership between Timbaland and Aaliyah. It is a cornerstone of late 90s R&B.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Innovation: Featured on the Dr. Doolittle soundtrack, this track is famous for its innovative beat, which features a looped baby coo. This creative use of sampling and highly syncopated drums defined a new direction for R&B and cemented Timbaland\u2019s status as a genius producer. Vocal Production: The title track from Brandy\u2019s influential album showcases Timbaland\u2019s incredible ability to treat vocals as an instrument. The tight harmonies and layered background vocals create a rhythm that integrates seamlessly with the track\u2019s sharp, percussive beat. Impact: This single is a foundational track for both Timbaland and Ginuwine. Its innovative, minimalist, and sexually charged beat was unlike anything else in R&B at the time, establishing Timbaland\u2019s futuristic signature sound and launching a new era of R&B production.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Context: From Ginuwine\u2019s second album, this song is a masterclass in atmospheric, moody R&B. The production builds tension with its sparse instrumentation and sharp percussion, perfectly matching the song\u2019s anxious, yearning theme. Crossover Masterpiece: This genre-defining track from Justin Timberlake\u2019s solo debut, Justified, is arguably Timbaland\u2019s greatest crossover achievement. The dark, cinematic production, featuring the famous vocal sample, helped transform JT from a boy-band star into a global R&B\/Pop force. Context: From Missy Elliott\u2019s groundbreaking debut Supa Dupa Fly, this song highlights Timbaland\u2019s early willingness to blend unconventional sounds (like a phone ringing) into a melodic R&B framework. It\u2019s a quintessential piece of the Timbaland-Missy-Magoo era. Context: The title track from Nicole Wray\u2019s debut, this song captures the fun, hip-hop-influenced R&B of the late 90s. The track is notable for its catchy hook and the energetic, playful beat that was characteristic of Timbaland\u2019s mid-career period. Context: From the R&B trio Playa, this track is a smooth, soulful ballad that is less about quirky beats and more about lush harmony and emotional depth. It showcases Timbaland\u2019s versatility in crafting traditional, heartfelt R&B when needed.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Unconventional Hit: This unconventional R&B track was a major hit for Tweet, noted for its unique, almost whispered vocals and the iconic use of a guitar loop and finger-snapping percussion. It\u2019s a perfect example of Timbaland creating music that sounds ahead of its time. Essential Timbaland R&B Honorable Mentions<\/strong><\/p>\n The sheer volume of Timbaland\u2019s R&B work means many classics were left off. Here are more must-listen tracks:<\/p>\n -Aaliyah \u2013 4 Page Letter (from the \u201cOne in a Million\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Aaliyah \u2013 If Your Girl Only Knew (from the \u201cOne in a Million\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Aaliyah \u2013 Try Again (from the \u201cRomeo Must Die\u201d soundtrack)<\/p>\n -Bobby V. \u2013 Anonymous (from the \u201cSpecial Occasion\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Brandy \u2013 I Tried (from the \u201cAfrodisiac\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Destiny\u2019s Child \u2013 Say My Name (Remix featuring Static Major) (from the \u201cSay My Name\u201d CD single)<\/p>\n -Destiny\u2019s Child \u2013 Get On the Bus (from the \u201cWritings on the Wall\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Ginuwine \u2013 I\u2019ll Do Anything\/I\u2019m Sorry (from the \u201cGinuwine\u2026The Bachelor\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Ginuwine \u2013 Same Ol G (from the \u201c100% Ginuwine album)<\/p>\n -Jamie Foxx \u2013 Can I Take U Home (from the \u201cUnpredictable\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Jennifer Lopez \u2013 He\u2019ll Be Back (from the \u201cRebirth\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Justin Timberlake \u2013 My Love (from the \u201cFutureSex\/LoveSounds\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Justin Timberlake \u2013 What Goes Around (from the \u201cFutureSex\/LoveSounds\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Justin Timberlake \u2013 Suit & Tie (featuring Jay-Z) (from \u201cThe 20\/20 Experience\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Keri Hilson \u2013 Intuition (from the \u201cIn a Perfect World\u2026\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Kiley Dean \u2013 Keep It Movin\u2019 (from the \u201cSimple Girl\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Kiley Dean \u2013 Make Me a Song (from the \u201cSimple Girl\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Missy Elliott \u2013 Take Away (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) (from the \u201cMiss E\u2026 So Addictive\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Nelly Furtado \u2013 Say It Right (from the \u201cLoose\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Omarion \u2013 Ice Box (from the \u201c21\u201d album)<\/p>\n -SWV \u2013 Can We? (featuring Missy Elliott) (from the \u201cRelease Some Tension\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Playa & Ginuwine \u2013 Joy (from the \u201cWelcome to Our World\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Playa \u2013 Top of the World (from the \u201cCheers 2 U\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Solange \u2013 Get Together (from the \u201cSolo Star\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Tweet \u2013 Call Me (from the \u201cSouthern Hummingbird\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Total \u2013 Trippin (featuring Missy Elliott) (from the \u201cKima, Keisha & Pam\u201d album)<\/p>\n -Total \u2013 What About Us (from the \u201cSoul Food\u201d soundtrack)<\/p>\n What is your favorite moment of Timbaland\u2019s innovative R&B production?<\/p>\n<\/div>\nAaliyah \u2013 One in a Million (from the \u201cOne in a Million\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
Aaliyah \u2013 Are You That Somebody? (from the \u201cDr. Doolittle\u201d soundtrack)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\nBrandy \u2013 Afrodisiac (from the \u201cAfrodisiac\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\nGinuwine \u2013 Pony (from the \u201cGinuwine\u2026The Bachelor\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
Ginuwine \u2013 So Anxious (from the \u201c100% Ginuwine album) <\/a><\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\nJustin Timberlake \u2013 Cry Me A River (from the \u201cJustified\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\nMissy Elliott \u2013 Beep Me 911 (featuring 702 & Magoo) (from the \u201cSupa Dupa Fly\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\nNicole Wray \u2013 Make It Hot (from the \u201cMake It Hot\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\nPlaya \u2013 Cheers 2 U (from the \u201cCheers 2 U\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
Tweet \u2013 Oops (Oh My) (featuring Missy Elliott) (from the \u201cSouthern Hummingbird\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n
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![<\/a><\/p>\nRanking The Top 10 Timbaland Produced R&B Songs: Essential 90s & 2000s Hits<\/strong><\/p>\nTimbaland is a legendary, boundary-pushing producer whose resume of hits is virtually unmatched in music history. Known for his constantly evolving sound\u2014characterized by distinctive, often quirky, syncopated beats, vocal manipulations, and futuristic sonic textures\u2014Timbaland has profoundly impacted R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop music for over three decades.<\/p>\nFrom launching the careers of artists like Aaliyah and Ginuwine to producing global smashes for Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott, and Brandy, his influence is generational. We took on the nearly impossible task of compiling the Top 10 Best R&B Songs produced by Timbaland, regardless of whether they were singles or deep album cuts.<\/p>\nHere is our list of the top Timbaland produced songs you may have missed. <\/a><\/p>\nClick Here for all of our Top 10 Lists.<\/a> Click any song in the top 10 to listen to it.<\/p>\nWithout further ado, ere is our selection of the most essential and innovative R&B tracks produced by Timbaland, which is not ranked in any particular order.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nAaliyah \u2013 One in a Million (from the \u201cOne in a Million\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Impact: A masterpiece of R&B production. The song\u2019s smooth, whispering vocals over a beautifully complex, hypnotic beat fully established the iconic partnership between Timbaland and Aaliyah. It is a cornerstone of late 90s R&B.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nAaliyah \u2013 Are You That Somebody? (from the \u201cDr. Doolittle\u201d soundtrack)<\/a><\/h3>\n Innovation: Featured on the Dr. Doolittle soundtrack, this track is famous for its innovative beat, which features a looped baby coo. This creative use of sampling and highly syncopated drums defined a new direction for R&B and cemented Timbaland\u2019s status as a genius producer. \u00a0<\/p>\nBrandy \u2013 Afrodisiac (from the \u201cAfrodisiac\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Vocal Production: The title track from Brandy\u2019s influential album showcases Timbaland\u2019s incredible ability to treat vocals as an instrument. The tight harmonies and layered background vocals create a rhythm that integrates seamlessly with the track\u2019s sharp, percussive beat. \u00a0<\/p>\nGinuwine \u2013 Pony (from the \u201cGinuwine\u2026The Bachelor\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Impact: This single is a foundational track for both Timbaland and Ginuwine. Its innovative, minimalist, and sexually charged beat was unlike anything else in R&B at the time, establishing Timbaland\u2019s futuristic signature sound and launching a new era of R&B production.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nGinuwine \u2013 So Anxious (from the \u201c100% Ginuwine album) <\/a><\/h3>\n Context: From Ginuwine\u2019s second album, this song is a masterclass in atmospheric, moody R&B. The production builds tension with its sparse instrumentation and sharp percussion, perfectly matching the song\u2019s anxious, yearning theme. \u00a0<\/p>\nJustin Timberlake \u2013 Cry Me A River (from the \u201cJustified\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Crossover Masterpiece: This genre-defining track from Justin Timberlake\u2019s solo debut, Justified, is arguably Timbaland\u2019s greatest crossover achievement. The dark, cinematic production, featuring the famous vocal sample, helped transform JT from a boy-band star into a global R&B\/Pop force. \u00a0<\/p>\nMissy Elliott \u2013 Beep Me 911 (featuring 702 & Magoo) (from the \u201cSupa Dupa Fly\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Context: From Missy Elliott\u2019s groundbreaking debut Supa Dupa Fly, this song highlights Timbaland\u2019s early willingness to blend unconventional sounds (like a phone ringing) into a melodic R&B framework. It\u2019s a quintessential piece of the Timbaland-Missy-Magoo era. \u00a0<\/p>\nNicole Wray \u2013 Make It Hot (from the \u201cMake It Hot\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Context: The title track from Nicole Wray\u2019s debut, this song captures the fun, hip-hop-influenced R&B of the late 90s. The track is notable for its catchy hook and the energetic, playful beat that was characteristic of Timbaland\u2019s mid-career period. \u00a0<\/p>\nPlaya \u2013 Cheers 2 U (from the \u201cCheers 2 U\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Context: From the R&B trio Playa, this track is a smooth, soulful ballad that is less about quirky beats and more about lush harmony and emotional depth. It showcases Timbaland\u2019s versatility in crafting traditional, heartfelt R&B when needed.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\nTweet \u2013 Oops (Oh My) (featuring Missy Elliott) (from the \u201cSouthern Hummingbird\u201d album)<\/a><\/h3>\n Unconventional Hit: This unconventional R&B track was a major hit for Tweet, noted for its unique, almost whispered vocals and the iconic use of a guitar loop and finger-snapping percussion. It\u2019s a perfect example of Timbaland creating music that sounds ahead of its time. \u00a0<\/p>\nEssential Timbaland R&B Honorable Mentions<\/strong><\/p>\nThe sheer volume of Timbaland\u2019s R&B work means many classics were left off. Here are more must-listen tracks:<\/p>\n-Aaliyah \u2013 4 Page Letter (from the \u201cOne in a Million\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Aaliyah \u2013 If Your Girl Only Knew (from the \u201cOne in a Million\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Aaliyah \u2013 Try Again (from the \u201cRomeo Must Die\u201d soundtrack)<\/p>\n-Bobby V. \u2013 Anonymous (from the \u201cSpecial Occasion\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Brandy \u2013 I Tried (from the \u201cAfrodisiac\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Destiny\u2019s Child \u2013 Say My Name (Remix featuring Static Major) (from the \u201cSay My Name\u201d CD single)<\/p>\n-Destiny\u2019s Child \u2013 Get On the Bus (from the \u201cWritings on the Wall\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Ginuwine \u2013 I\u2019ll Do Anything\/I\u2019m Sorry (from the \u201cGinuwine\u2026The Bachelor\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Ginuwine \u2013 Same Ol G (from the \u201c100% Ginuwine album)<\/p>\n-Jamie Foxx \u2013 Can I Take U Home (from the \u201cUnpredictable\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Jennifer Lopez \u2013 He\u2019ll Be Back (from the \u201cRebirth\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Justin Timberlake \u2013 My Love (from the \u201cFutureSex\/LoveSounds\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Justin Timberlake \u2013 What Goes Around (from the \u201cFutureSex\/LoveSounds\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Justin Timberlake \u2013 Suit & Tie (featuring Jay-Z) (from \u201cThe 20\/20 Experience\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Keri Hilson \u2013 Intuition (from the \u201cIn a Perfect World\u2026\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Kiley Dean \u2013 Keep It Movin\u2019 (from the \u201cSimple Girl\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Kiley Dean \u2013 Make Me a Song (from the \u201cSimple Girl\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Missy Elliott \u2013 Take Away (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) (from the \u201cMiss E\u2026 So Addictive\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Nelly Furtado \u2013 Say It Right (from the \u201cLoose\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Omarion \u2013 Ice Box (from the \u201c21\u201d album)<\/p>\n-SWV \u2013 Can We? (featuring Missy Elliott) (from the \u201cRelease Some Tension\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Playa & Ginuwine \u2013 Joy (from the \u201cWelcome to Our World\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Playa \u2013 Top of the World (from the \u201cCheers 2 U\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Solange \u2013 Get Together (from the \u201cSolo Star\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Tweet \u2013 Call Me (from the \u201cSouthern Hummingbird\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Total \u2013 Trippin (featuring Missy Elliott) (from the \u201cKima, Keisha & Pam\u201d album)<\/p>\n-Total \u2013 What About Us (from the \u201cSoul Food\u201d soundtrack)<\/p>\nWhat is your favorite moment of Timbaland\u2019s innovative R&B production?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nSource link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ranking The Top 10 Timbaland Produced R&B Songs: Essential 90s & 2000s Hits Timbaland is a legendary, boundary-pushing producer whose resume of hits is…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":50680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rb","article","has-excerpt","has-avatar","has-author","has-date","has-comment-count","has-category-meta","has-read-more","thumbnail-"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50679"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50679\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}](\"http:\/\/youknowigotsoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Missy-Elliott-Timbaland-Sharaya-J-2013-1-2.jpg\"){kind=link}