Is Raise Up a good place to start with Timbaland?

Yes, Raise Up is recommended as a starting point for new Timbaland listeners. Pulsating beats and inventive production create an electrifying landscape blending hip-hop and R&B with a touch of experimental flair. Released in 2001, 'Raise Up' came during Timbaland's ascent as a leading producer following his success on Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' and Missy Elliott's 'Supa Dupa Fly'. This period marked his transition from innovative collaborator to solo artist, showcasing his unique sound that would influence mainstream hip-hop and R&B.

Raise Up works well if you're into party-ready anthems for dancing, high-energy tracks for workouts and short bursts of infectious fun.

How many songs are on Raise Up?

Raise Up has 5 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Raise Up

Timbaland · 2001

23 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B

Pulsating beats and inventive production create an electrifying landscape blending hip-hop and R&B with a touch of experimental flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Raise Up Start here — This track exemplifies Timbaland's signature fusion of infectious rhythms and catchy hooks, serving as the centerpiece of the album.
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919 — With its intricate beat patterns and melodic elements, this track showcases Timbaland’s ability to blend electronic sounds with traditional hip-hop.
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Raise Up (All Cities remix) — This remix expands on the original's energy with fresh beats, highlighting Timbaland’s versatility and appeal across different markets.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

62 /100

Foothills

Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

Innovative production shines through, but the short length and snippet format limit its overall impact.

What we noticed

The title track features a heavy, pulsating beat that drives the rhythm while layered synths create an expansive soundscape.
The All Cities remix introduces additional vocal samples and a faster tempo, altering the energy of the original track.
The instrumental version strips away vocals entirely, allowing the production elements to take center stage and showcase Timbaland's unique style.
The snippets at the end provide brief glimpses into other tracks, but they lack full development, leaving listeners wanting more.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

party-ready anthems for dancing
high-energy tracks for workouts
short bursts of infectious fun
engaging remixes to explore
catchy hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

slow, introspective listening preference
long-form album commitment needed

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — 'Raise Up' showcases Timbaland's innovative production style, solidifying his reputation in hip-hop and R&B.
Themes: Virginia Beach hip-hop· stuttering synth percussion· 2001 R&B crossover
Career context: Released in 2001, 'Raise Up' came during Timbaland's ascent as a leading producer following his success on Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' and Missy Elliott's 'Supa Dupa Fly'. This period marked his transition from innovative collaborator to solo artist, showcasing his unique sound that would influence mainstream hip-hop and R&B.
Stylistic neighbors: Missy Elliott· Pharrell Williams· Justin Timberlake

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Tracklist

1 Raise Up Start here 4:45
2 Raise Up (All Cities remix) 4:45
3 Raise Up (instrumental) 4:45
4 919 4:01
5 Snippets: I (Snippet) / I Told Y’all (Snippet) / Test of My Faith (Snippet) 5:26