How Timbaland Revolutionized R&B + Hip-Hop and then Reinvented Himself After Addiction | Blueprint
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- A master of rhythm and melody, Timbaland always knew he had a gift when it came to music. He'd put it to good use in producing a number of groundbreaking works for the likes of Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. But with fame came delusion and addiction, which trumped his extreme talent. Now, sober and revitalized, Timb has fallen in love with the art form again and set his sights on a new goal: create a classic that will mark the next chapter in his career, just as Quincy Jones did with Thriller.
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He fact that Tim & Pharrell went to the same school and used to beat on desks together still blows my mind. 2 of the GREATEST producers of our time. Excellence.
And Missy Eliot crazy af huh
Tracee Craft They are real life cousins too.
They didn't go to the same high school.... they from the same city.... Missy didn't go to high school with them either she's from Portsmouth VA. 757
Look for SBI - Big White Spaceship
@@stanhenderson9928 they're not cousins
"The beauty of a 'hit' is NOT knowing it's a hit, but YOU KNOW IT FEELS GOOD." Wonderfully stated.
Timbo's work with Aaliyah should be mentioned in the intro because, in my opinion, it's truly groundbreaking.
Karen Lawler exactly
The kick drum on One in a Million ☺️
One in a million 🔥
AND GENIUNE too!
he's hot for a middle aged guy, lol
The fact that he’s wearing Pharrell’s shoes (I think) just speaks to their brotherhood. It isn’t competition, it’s unity. Any competition they have is carried through love
They're related
THE GUY BOUGHT THOSE BOOTS AN HOUR BEFORE THIS INTERVIEW JUST TO SAY HE WORE TIMBS TO INTERVIEW TIMB
Chadwick Johnson lol, brooooooo
Chadwick Johnson 😂🤣😂💯
Hymn
Not everbody is corny like you bro
Chadwick Johnson 😅😅😅
😂😂
"If the stuff you haven't done in a long time still excites you like it was the first time, that is when you know you're onto something!"
Wow
I knew he went through a depression after Aaliyah's death, but I had no idea he suffered from addiction. I'm so glad Tim is doing well and is in a good place in his life. This makes me so happy. 🙌🙏
During the Oxy era there was millions of people addicted and addiction doesn't care who you are. I am a recovering addict myself cause of Drs over prescribing.
His beats were never quite to the same level after that... Never..
@@thejammathon3649 Say it right? Suit and tie? Cry me a river?
@@thejammathon3649 i disagree,nelly furtado last album wasn't mentioned that joint was 🔥
He & Nelly Furtado were making fire music ♥ miss those days
Bey Sarah temberland made Furtado something!
Omfg, loose was so fire
Of course (SMH) here we go, Aaliyah and Ginuwine are the ones who made music fire those days! Nelly F , Justin T and Britney with their corny pop voices devalued R&B.
Me too....
He and aaliyah was much better
That Nelly Furtado stuff was next level
Kirk State right? thought i was the only one... and those shock value albums tho🔥
They made some dope ass music together!
Especiaslly promiscuous song
@@forevercoldentertainment5211 Shock Value 1 & 2 was sooooo underrated!
@@Gratefulfellow Say It Right is classic to me...
we over use the GOAT title. But this man here.... King Timbo
And the ICONIC.
but this man is something else.
I think One In A Million was his Thriller moment....it changed the sound of R &B music.
Mathis Bailey sure was. That beat still can't fit the Genres.
@@TillRapture right
I agree, that one song changed the game for R&b forever.
Right and it was ahead of its time!
That shit was so fire
His beard is a headphone. Legend
Yeah I saw that, pretty cool
Did not peep that but it is.
Heatness
Wow, haha, good catch. I can't unsee it now. lol
Goat
Who wants timbo to release a new album!?! Miss his music, legend.
K9 BEATZ and missy
Missy came back so I think he’ll be coming soon
Yeah, there are plenty of Commodore 64 SID tunes for him to steal. Apparently he had no issue with it, so go for it. Steal those "video game" sounds (he's an idiot - it was a song, regardless of what platform it was composed on). Asshole.
Yeah. The album he worked with MJ..🆗
@@kevinkilburn1317 umm
When you look at all the beats that timberland has produced since the early 90s till now, you will realise that he is in the top 5 or 3 producers of all time. Each beat he has done is so unique and timeless.
The Shadowrun The beats sounded alike... Overrated...
@@fcuktheseyoutubers Signature sounds are overproduced? Sure.
The Shadowrun Top 5 my ass. Hav, RZA, Lib, Preem, El Producto.
@@Eagles4life221 his top 5.
Duhhhhh!
@@fcuktheseyoutubers your ears aren't worth a fuck..facts.
The best to ever do it. Always ahead of his time. This man made hits with crickets and baby coos. I miss the Superfriends.
Unlikely Outcome da superfriends I can’t even
Ginuwine - What's So Different...the man sampled the Godzilla roar!! He is crazy creative. One of the best to ever do it
My favorite collaboration is Aaliyah and Timbaland....their chemistry was playful and smooth....I feel like they both were muses for each other...their music came about so effortlessly.
It was because of Timbaland that JT has made it so far in his music career still
Moses Jonson tbh they both found each other at the perfect time. Had Aaliyah been around he may not have had the opportunity to find that chemistry with JT. Imagine if JT stuck with Pharrelle instead of Timbo.
Justin Timberlake also played apart in his own career. he writes his lyric to and is a great performer.
@ The Reckless Recluse : Well, for JTs first album, Pharrell had songs as well. I like both producers, Justin teamed up with the best ! Even though many of Pharrell's productions sound more pleasant to my ears, I admit that Justin's more futuristic stuff comes from Timbo. Timbo simply revolutionized what we hear on the radio and I respect him for it ! Especially being an electronic music fan
Exactly
Big facts. JT owes his solo career to Timbaland and the neptunes.
How can you NOT love Timbo the king!!?
Roddy Rod omm, he got those beats
asl all his ghost producers.
legendary
I really am glad to see him and Storch getting back to doing what they do best.
He's easily top 5 for me
I always looked up to Timberland for his beat skills. He seems like a really down to earth guy. Maybe I will meet him one day.
Timberland representing Pharrell Williams shoe collab with Adidas. Legends supporting other legends. I'm here for it.😎
“so in high school you’re running with missy...pharrell is around, the thorton brothers (the clipse)”
man that one line made me so proud to be from virginia!
Rico King 757
757
Damn right, and had Dangelo in Richmond
And Devante from Jodeci
757 PTown
Im my opinion Timbaland is the greatest producer of all time. Timbo, Kanye and The Neptunes were the producers who expanded their production past hip-hop and R&B and made it popular in other genres as well.
trey092001 Finally someone who knows production
Teddy Riley. That's all.
Agree
Agreed!👌💯
I know exactly what hes talking about when he said god just said "no more" during his addiction. Being an ex heroin addict of 4 years it happened to me. One day god hit me with a feeling and i was like enough is enough and i got some suboxone and detoxed myself and never looked back, that was 5 years ago. Everyone alway says heroin is one of the hardest drug to come off of and it is but, from my experience quitting is the easy battle, staying off of it is the war. If you can stay strong and make it thru the first year, the hard part is over. You will come out the other side noticeably stronger and confident that there aint no obstacle you cant get over and the stresses of life and the thoughts of "how am i gonna get thru this" decline drastically. One good thing that came out of my addiction is that i am stronger and my confidence is higher. I no longer worry about things because "I KNOW" ill be victorious in battle.
I believe you and that's amazing
@@kguymyguyfrydie9710 thank you
This was a really well done interview. The perfect questions without the hype and inspiring answers. Love this.
Ask the question and let him talk. No interruptions.
Great interview! I appreciate an interviewer who lets the subject talk, asks deep/probing questions and keeps the spotlight on the interviewee.
Yes.. too many interviewers today make it about themselves.. rather than letting the person talk. He does a great interview and asks great questions and you can tell he is fluid and doesn't feel nailed down.. lets the interview flow
Victor Antonio VA my sales HEROOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Word. I was also impressed by how he didn’t have a set scripted list of questions to ask but instead asked questions in relation to what Timbo was saying as previous answers. Shows good spontaneity to listen to their answers, formulate a follow up question in your head and make sure that question is well worded and will be provocative enough to really get an in depth and informative answer too. All the signs of a good interviewer imo
Yes. Great interviewing tactics.
Victor Antonio I completely agree. The interviewer did a wonderful job.
Timberland, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and Missy are my favorite number one artist.
Crystal Love they where talented
Playa , and nelly furtado
"Jigga what" beat in 5 minutes! I think my DAW just disinigrated. That's epic. Blew my mind! Timbo is in beast mode in his sleep.
I’m inspired by his journey. He actually enjoys not only working with big names but making bad ass beats. A true producer and artist. Much more success Timbo!!!
Tim's impromptu beatboxes sound like hot beats. He's a top 5 producer, no question. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧
Who's the other four?
Timbo is a legend no doubt i rank J dilla , madlib, dr dre, dj premier, rza, Pete rock and dj quick over him
Top 2!
Here you go: Timbo, Yeezy, Just Blaze, Neptunes, Madlib
Scott Storch, Timbaland, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Just Blaze and Pharrell Williams for me probably more
More platforms need to acknowledge this man's contribution to the hisotry of Hip Hop. Thank you Complex!
Tony, The Stark R&B,Hip Hop and Pop
I consider R&B to be a part of Hip Hop. But yes, he also revolutionized pop.
Half way into the video, I finally realised his goatee was shaped snd dyed to look like headphones! Creativity in everything Timbaland touches!
Timbaland, Missy, Pharrell.. VA living icons
Timbaland living and breathing Legend of R&B and Hip-Hop
Noah’s interviewing Timberland in some Timberlands. Mind blown
actually it's Timbaland...
Lol.
He definitely did it on purpose
Those shoes Timbaland is wearing are dope. Do you know what kind of shoes those are?
human race's by pharell
Such an amazing interview. Being from VA, I watched his career take off with his early music and seeing how humble he is now, shows such wisdom. “You’re only as good as your team.” Hard to digest that in our younger years but with age comes wisdom and he truly is an inspiration. Thanks, Tim, for working hard to give us so many great times with your music and for keeping up the good fight. I’ve sailed to many countries and rocked your jams for many people. Much love to you, Missy, Pharrell and everyone who puts in the work to make our lives more enjoyable.Thank you and please keep doing your thing. We appreciate you. #VA #TwoUpTwoDown
I got so emotional watching this interview... Chasing my dreams till I fade!
Timbo the great! If I could learn from just one producer he's the one no doubt!
Not Dre?
Oh don't get me wrong Dre stupid dope. Just Timbo resonates more with "me" personally. His diversity and syncopation is just incredible as far as I'm concerned.
Yo don't sleep on Many Fresh!
Absolutely not! I am from New Orleans and have had the pleasure of speaking with Mannie on many occasions. Think i have a pic with him up on my website or the beatstars site from one of my shows. Always had good advice and gave it freely. Awesome guy!
Marc J Music ikr
Timbos drum patterns were so unorthodox it literally had you on the edge of your seat...he forever changed RnB/hip hop every producer were recreating his catchy beat patterns. #Legend
yep. shit was so mindblowing. i remember hearing "Are You That Somebody" when it came out, and it was just 'wow....'
ExtraOrdinary MUSIC ginuwine's collab was his best imo
This man is a living legend and yet so human. Best Episode!
Him and Missy go further back than I thought.
That's dope that they've been kicken it since HS.
Oh man... the first time me and my friends heard that distinct Timbaland for the first time back in the days we were all like WTF?! His style was so different, so fresh... the beatboxing mixed with those crazy high hats and bass lines... OMG.
This production is INVALUABLE! If I'd had THIS when I was younger, some things would have seemed like a waste of time (i.e. college or my major in college). I'm 50 years old and after working for others most of my adult life, I'm embarking on a web/data analytics consulting firm to help creative individuals reach their dreams and corporate/government entities reach their goals. The questions that Noah asks go straight to the epicenter of success and failures of these guests without compromising their relationships! I save these episodes and have discussion groups with young people who are searching for their passion and purpose in life! THANKS Complex and Noah!!
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🎧🎧🎧💥💥💥🎤🎤👍🏾(2018refix)
Tim is definitely one of my favorite producers of all time. His stuff with Justin Timerlake are masterpieces
Timbaland is one of the greatest of all time. His music was the quintessence of creativity. Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, JT -- so many unique songs and sounds, and so ahead of his time.
Along with Static Major who wrote most of Aaliyah stuff
Inspiration comes from your surroundings. What you listen to who you vibe with . What you read. What you think Timbo encapsulated this notion. So humble and didn’t force any of his production techniques on any of the artists he worked with and I appreciate that and bow down to his take on creativity. SO INSPIRING TO ME. His energy is good energy and that’s why he succeeded with these artists. GREAT INTERVIEW
Such an amazing interview!
Amaya Zelaya 💯
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Great interview. He really allowed the interviewee to talk. That's what's it's all about.
His joint that he did with Jay-z lobster & shrimp was dope too back in the day!
how do you not play snippets of the beats that come up throughout the interview? how in the hell don't you do that?
When you have to pay licensing on each music cue, that's how. It becomes extremely expensive if you're clearing everything.
Alexander Bollbach b/c Noah prolly stole this idea/credit from someone at Complex just like Joe Budden said he does. 😂
I was thinking the same thing and waiting to hear some every time lol
Alexander Bollbach pretty sure you need a license for that...he owns nothing bruh.
Alexander Bollbach i literally came to the comments to see if its just me who is upset about that
DeVante was a beast.
they need a interview with him. so much gems would be dropped
Also crazy as hell lol from the story Stevie J told
it was lmaoo that nigga devante been ghost for a minute
TruMusic89 I never seen those interviews are they on here?
Michael Evans he doesn’t do interviews
My argument about Timbaland is that him & Dr. Dre are my favorite Hip Hop producers. Dre was good but Timbo was definitely on some next level sh@# for real!
Timbo transcends time and genres. 🐐
Dre the greatest
Colon McBlow Scott Storch made all the best Dre beats lol
@@FinalBoss429 Dont be silly Dre was making beats before Scott Storch was even in the industry. How old are you? Even the beats he co produced with Dre....HE CO PRODUCED. Jheez UA-cam like disneyland for haters. Smh
Man there is SO much more to his story than what fits into this video. I wish he could tell more about his early days, and the road from school to actually releasing something that went viral. It is just crazy to think about how he revolutionized the whole scene. He is a beast and a legend. Thank you for all the great music I got to grow up to
WOW! Clicked on this with the quickness
Marvillous Beats yup! Without blinking.
Complex throwing down the wild card. We can't dislike this. THIS IS TIMBALAND. THE BANE EXISTENCE OF MY CHILDHOOD.
A living legend. Come back and save music Timbo ❤️
I like how the host made sure he wore his Timbos for this video lol
Ginuwine needs to hook back up with Timbaland, their chemistry is undeniable.
Pony 2.0--Stallion. lol
Same with missy Elliot
Timbaland + Magoo
Wonder if Magoo’s voice still sounds the same?
Great interview to start 2018 wit tha 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐.
William Revis thanks, glad you enjoyed.
His goatee is shaped like headphones 🎧 that tells he's the 🐐 producer!
2:02 signature Timbaland snare PS: I have to admit, the melody part as he said was heavily influenced by Missy Elliott and Static Major. All three together were untouchable when it comes to music. I still love Timbaland's production but can't help to admit that ever since they stopped directly working together, Tim's beats remained solid, but the melody part of his production did take a backseat
damn, thats true. I wondered what it was and you nailed it. The melodies.
Statics melodies were on a level on there own. I dont think people realize how improbable studying his style is
One word: Genius
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Fact
Tania Thomas 💯%
Timbaland got me to producing music. Now I'm open to sharing my music production videos on youtube and I have this guy right here to thank for that. My first influence. Icon, forever.
Flores how can I hear your work?I'm an artist that grew up to Timbaland who's my favorite producer.Maybe we can create some magic.
His beard is actually headphones, Tim on another level...
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I remember hearing THE POTION beat was for Jay Z but he passed on it ... Then Tim gave it to Ludacris... and Luda Bodied it ... Look up “THE POTION” by Ludacris ... One of his many 🔥🔥🔥BEATS
This is the moment he actually shows it to him
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@@AlehandroSosa JAY liked it, but knew it was better in the vault...
👍🏽If I had the choice I'd of chose the the dirt of your shoulder beat, over the potion too.
ZeroChill 215 I use to bump that hard my senior year!
Noah wit the Magoo reference, hip hop is ALIVE!
Ayo Jerz 😂😂😂
Its crazy how much history is attached to that brief mention. they will never know unless they look it up.
Magoo sucked tho ...lmao
Simon Sylvester yeah if heard he sucked ..so what's the relevance of that reference
Lol
Timbaland your balance of faith, hard work, and realism is what makes you a cut above the rest and i pray i can work with you one day🙏🏿
the hey papi beat is one of his most underrated..shit is a monster
He has too many of those... The Bounce is crazy too
I paused this and went to listen to my pony instrumental for a refreshment. no doubt timbo was way ahead. Records wont start sounding like "my pony" or "big pimpin" till about 2049
Karlyle 7 I get chills! Like I was soooooo obsessed and intrigued with Timbalands talents. This man changed the game! He is so dope, it’s unreal. He and Pharrell really really came in the game with different unique sounds. No one can do what Timbaland did. And you knew when you heard a Timbo beat... you just KNEW!
My first comment was gonna be somewhat negative BUT I have to remember Tim is a GOAT. Happy he told the stories he told and this just reminded me why he is always top 5 producers.
Hes awesome because hes humble!
Timbaland is so wise.
Great interview. DJ Quik is another deserving candidate for this show.
Dominick Kasza Abso-fukin-loutely. Timbo and Quick in my top 5
Absolutely, that dude doesn't get the credit he deserves. That dude is a multi instrumentalist, producer , writer, engineer and can rap and does it all at a crazy level.
Quik is really interesting and a good communicator too so i would love to hear what he would have to say.
That's dope how jay z would give tim the flow/rap before the beat was made. Timberland's sounds was/is so unique and innovative.
One of my favorite interviews right here, Tim was an inspiration for me to start to produce music🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾
Timberland, Missy and Aaliyah also Ginuwine and Static were the dream team ❤️.
Timberland is awesome, he inspired many people to produce music. Never know what your talent can take you
Timberland????? Fuck out a here!!! TIMBALAND!!!!!
ha smh
I wasn’t expecting to see you here, you used to comment on my old beat videos haha
Great interview. He's a real, down-to-earth dude. Real conversation that makes you think about your own life.
Timbo needs to work with Lupe Fiasco to create hiphops version of Thriller
Honestly that would just destroy the music game 😀
Sex McAdams not if it was old Lupe and old Timbo.
On a separate note I wrote this comment a year ago 😂
Love Lupe he's truly a underrated artist.
Love these interviews. More about the art than the drama. Great job hope to see more
5:48 - Tim should play Quincy Jones in a biopic, in his elder life he kinda looks like him. Same frame, skin complexion, talent ofcourse. I call it now!! .....And Pharell as Smokey Robinson!!
CaapriceTube dope.. 🔥
I would watch it but Tim is a musician not a actor I don’t think he would do it
CaapriceTube They are both same star signs hence the similarities.
I can see that....on point!!!
Genius! Timberland please remember this day!
King stays King, baby. Tim is by far my favourite music producer. This interview was great but I want someone who lived through the Blackground era to talk with him about that sound. Missy, Ginuwine, Playa, Magoo, babygirl Aaliyah and Tim doing their thing was powerful.
solitairedoll yesssssss!
That’s what I grew up on! Hit List on BET type of stuff.
This is a really dope and necessary interview!
va in the house, people don't realize he gave a lot of good answers. the best one is when he says success is being at peace and it is. you don't need big money to feel success. having a beautiful family, making enough to pay the bills and making dope hip hop or music is also success
timbo made me do beats
He is the best!! The king of producers!! He is beyond this world with his music.
Going through a transition, as well with a friend of mine. Talking about music I mentioned Timbo. We went down a great ride of music. Watching this interview lifted me up. Fill me back up with the passion I lost. Stay humble n true.
That was a real treat. Always loved Tim's beats, but now love his perspective and newfound humility. Great stuff!
ok Complex now this is good.
Super dope. Hope DeVante gets an interview like this one day.
Facts
I grew up listening to his music and didn't really appreciate it as much as I do now. Just listening to him describe the way he produces music made me smile, how he started just from his keyboard at home and became one of the best producers. Just amazing! Great interview.
The body of work he made and still is hungry, love you man you are great!
Timbaland is like the modern day Quincy
d1234: Agreed! Very much his contemporary.
Aaliyah Baby Girl ❤ 👼 🌈 ☁
TAKING L'S IN LA Fuck You
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Christopher Mysnyk 💗💗💗
He once said in an interview, the whole production game has changed. You don't have many great producers anymore, you now have great programmers. Most of these new kids don't even know how to make their own drums, melodies, basslines or percussive sounds, because most of them have never played an actual instrument before. Now, they just resample and recycle everything, using nothing but a computer and some software.
Enter: Daft Punk
yeah and I'm from that crop. You cant blame them though you gotta think about how much more music was in the regular school system. Thats been cut out a long time ago so unless your folks have money or you grow up in church or something many cant afford instruments and lessons and stuff. its a bit different with internet now though but most kids have never even touched an instrument. They still know what sounds good though
Truly an audible treat! Go Tim. Good journalism also, interview is appropriate yet in depth. I think complex and Tim win when the interview is simply complex. All news isnt bad and I can appreciate this one which shares the story of An Icon. Thanks
I’m gonna interview Timberland today, I better wear my new Timberland boots 👢😄🔥
UrbanSmash SoulJah 🤣😂😂😂😂😂😅😂😂😂😂
What a great interview timberland definitely an inspiration god bles him through the hard time he was going through he came back so humble been a massive fan of his beats from I was in high school until this day
..Seriously, one of the best interview episodes I've ever had the pleasure of watching..! 🌠 The editing, the tone, the topics, the notations at the top-right, everything.. just brilliant! Thank you guys so much.. is so inspiring! 🐾🏁 Looking forward to more awesome videos like this+
He is so brave to show his inner feelings like that with us. That's part of why I love him.