Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment
Timbaland · 1998
76 min · 19 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and R&B with infectious grooves and Timbaland's signature beat-making prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Get It On — This track exemplifies Timbaland's innovative production style, combining catchy hooks with layered beats that set the tone for the album.
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Can't Nobody — Featuring a standout guest verse, this song highlights Timbaland's ability to craft tracks that balance lyrical prowess with infectious rhythms.
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Fat Rabbit — With its playful lyrics and dynamic beat, this track showcases Timbaland's knack for creating party anthems that resonate on dance floors.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Timbaland's unique production style with strong collaborations but lacks some cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The album features a diverse range of collaborations, with multiple guest artists contributing verses and vocals across nearly every track.
- Many tracks employ syncopated rhythms and layered percussion, creating a complex sonic texture that is characteristic of Timbaland's production style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady, consistent listening flow
- vibrant party atmosphere
- conversational late-night vibes
- dynamic storytelling journeys
- engaging rhythmic energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Timbaland's reputation as a solo artist after his production success.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment marked Timbaland's transition from a prolific producer to a solo artist. Following his success producing for Aaliyah and Missy Elliott, this album showcased his unique sound and solidified his influence in the music industry during the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Missy Elliott· Pharrell Williams· Justin Timberlake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:08
- 2 I Get It On 4:41
- 3 To My 3:44
- 4 Here We Come 4:21
- 5 Wit' Yo' Bad Self 4:09
- 6 Lobster & Scrimp 4:53
- 7 What Cha Know About This 4:31
- 8 Can't Nobody 4:25
- 9 What Cha Talkin' Bout 4:33
- 10 Put 'em On 4:39
- 11 Fat Rabbit 4:57
- 12 Who Am I 4:16
- 13 Talking on the Phone 5:04
- 14 Keep It Real 3:45
- 15 John Blaze 4:00
- 16 Birthday 4:40
- 17 3:30 in the Morning 3:29
- 18 Outro 1:47
- 19 Bringin' It 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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