Shock Value II
Timbaland · 2009
73 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B
An eclectic fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic sounds layered with infectious hooks and a diverse array of vocalists.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carry Out — This track exemplifies Timbaland's signature production style, combining an infectious beat with playful lyrics delivered by Justin Timberlake. The collaboration marked a return to form for both artists, showcasing their chemistry and setting the tone for the album.
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Say Something — Featuring Drake, this song highlights Timbaland's knack for fusing hip-hop with melodic elements, creating a sound that was both innovative and commercially appealing. The interplay between Drake's verses and the catchy chorus encapsulates the album's genre-blurring ethos.
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Morning After Dark — The track features Nelly Furtado and represents a blend of pop and electronic influences that defines much of the album. Its atmospheric production contrasts with vibrant vocals, making it a standout moment that captures Timbaland's experimental approach.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for lively gatherings
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- engaging rhythms for dance floor
- late-night vibe with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek immediate gratification only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Timbaland's genre-blending reputation in mainstream music.
- Career context
- By the time Timbaland released Shock Value II in 2009, he was already an established force in music, following the commercial success of his previous album, Shock Value, in 2007. This album came at a critical juncture, as it aimed to reaffirm his influence in the ever-evolving landscape of pop and hip-hop while collaborating with a variety of artists across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Missy Elliott· Pharrell Williams· Justin Timberlake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:48
- 2 Carry Out 3:52
- 3 Lose Control 4:27
- 4 Meet in tha Middle 4:00
- 5 Say Something 4:00
- 6 Tomorrow in the Bottle 5:27
- 7 We Belong to the Music 4:27
- 8 Morning After Dark 3:52
- 9 If We Ever Meet Again 4:52
- 10 Can You Feel It 4:44
- 11 Ease Off the Liquor 5:58
- 12 Undertow 4:21
- 13 Timothy Where Have You Been 4:50
- 14 Long Way Down 4:23
- 15 Marchin On (Timbaland remix) 4:11
- 16 The One I Love 4:34
- 17 Symphony 4:21
If this landed
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Biophilia
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House of Balloons
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Combines R&B and electronic elements, showcasing dark themes and atmospheric production.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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