Timbaland is at home in all markets. In addition to well-known R&B classics with Ginuwine and Aaliyah, he is the brain behind hip-hop productions by rappers such as Jay-Z and Bubba Sparxxx. He achieved great success by providing Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado with his idiosyncratic, recognizable, clapping beats. The strength of 'Timbo' lies in the unpredictability of his productions, which
… always surprise. Vocally, however, it is weak. His trusty “uh's” and “yeah's” are a must, but Timothy's rap and vocals often make the hackles stand on end. In the second part of Shock Value this kills him. The guest appearances of Drake and Justin Timberlake, among others, cannot save this record. Productions have become increasingly predictable since Shock Value I. Technically everything is right, but an artist like Timbaland should move us more. (GL)more
