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Raise Up

Timbaland · 2001

23 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · pop rap

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and R&B, marked by infectious hooks and Timbaland's signature production flair.

Why this album works

Best for
party-ready anthems for dancing high-energy tracks for workouts short bursts of infectious fun
Context
Released on May 29, 2001, 'Raise Up' came after Timbaland established himself as a leading producer with hits for artists like Aaliyah and Missy Elliott. This single also followed his commercially successful album 'Tim's Bio', marking a continued evolution in his production style and mainstream appeal.
If you like
contemporary R&B, hip-hop, pop rap

Raise Up is a single by Timbaland, released in 2001. A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and R&B, marked by infectious hooks and Timbaland's signature production flair. 'Raise Up' became an anthem in clubs and gained traction on the Billboard charts, helping to solidify Timbaland's influence in early 2000s pop-rap culture. The song is notable for its energetic beat and catchy chorus, which resonated widely, contributing to the rise of crunk music in the hip-hop scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Raise Up sound like?

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and R&B, marked by infectious hooks and Timbaland's signature production flair. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes Raise Up by Timbaland notable?

'Raise Up' became an anthem in clubs and gained traction on the Billboard charts, helping to solidify Timbaland's influence in early 2000s pop-rap culture. The song is notable for its energetic beat and catchy chorus, which resonated widely, contributing to the rise of crunk music in the hip-hop scene. Released on May 29, 2001, 'Raise Up' came after Timbaland established himself as a leading producer with hits for artists like Aaliyah and Missy Elliott. This single also followed his commercially successful album 'Tim's Bio', marking a continued evolution in his production style and mainstream appeal.

Who is Raise Up for?

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.

Tracklist

5 tracks·23:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

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

Release Date

May 29, 2001

Genre

contemporary R&B, hip-hop, pop rap

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

23 min 42 sec