Timbaland Says No More Producers Anymore, Calls Drake The King + Greatest Artists He Worked With!

[@kaizensupreme8177]

Dude said the criticism was real during the 90s. You want to know why? We had STANDARDS!! The more you lower the bar, the more bullshit you let in. Nobody can tell me the 90s wasn't the artistic peak of hip hop/rap. It was. We had such a tremendous diversity of artists and sounds. I miss it. I don't care about the sound changing for the new generation, but I just hate to see the fundamentals get tossed aside. Hell, there is a lot of music I like from generations earlier than mine, because the fundamentals were there. We have largely discarded the fundamentals of what makes great music and artists. Timeless shit.

[@ashleylawrence7701]

Hey. I'm a new listener to hip hop. What do you consider the fundamentals to be?

[@robertcox9617]

I agree but early 2000' was the truth. Today's generation has these lil whatever rappers. They're like turds that won't flush!...

[@sarahhill9221]

Robert Cox yeah and all the movies suck now and all the books. only media that was good was the stuff you liked growing up! Never heard that one before....

[@sarahhill9221]

Kaizen Supreme c'mon. the fact that Run The Jewels is one of the hottest acts right now tells me people want fundamentals and always will. 90's spend best to you because that's when you were growing up and going through a ton of emotions. 80's are best to someone 20 years older than you. 00's are best to someone who grew up then.

[@preston009]

Sarah Hill modern entertainment is fucking garbage

[@mcarthurrich6091]

They drop at bars at 39:30 They talk about drake at 25:00 You're welcome.

[@cslworldwide]

Mcarthur Rich Thank you. I was falling asleep at the dry, lack of energy opening.

[@real_twanniefanclub8800]

Thank youuu!!!

[@anthonygambe173]

Thanks

[@agrey832]

Manny fresh said a very similar thing back in 2012. the super producers are pretty much obsolete now. now, "producers" are just going into a program, making a beat, and selling it to the highest bidder. back in the day, a rapper was in the studio WITH the producer and they figured out what worked for that particular artist. it was custom made for THAT ARTIST and it was a true collaborative effort, which usually translated into a hit

[@YaYaMan]

What a complete 180 degree turn on an opinion. This is the same Timbaland that recently dissed Drake for doing all of that creepy Aaliyah material, AND who had critiqued the blandness of modern urban music hoping that it will change soon. Now he's all like, 'Oh well, were old people from the 90s/Early 2Ks, so its difficult for us to understand what teens are into day, but its still good'. Nope, its not. Its clear that urban music (especially American) has been brutally watered down for mass appeal and that he's just being pragmatic so he can continue selling. Disappointing.

[@CharlieXFBA]

yaahyak nothing wrong with a change in opinion

[@DaCake2]

Very disappointing. Same with Dre. He's the biggest disappointment.

[@thegocartbandit]

YaYa Man YaYa Man lol @ "watered down for mass appeal"... Ellen Degeneres got Migos performing a song about cooking crack in a crockpot on her show to soccer moms. Shit would've never happened 10-20 yrs ago. I think Tim's right, culture changes. At least it goes both ways... Prodigy performed Shook Ones on Jimmy Fallon a few weeks back. Never would've seen Mobb Deep on Jay Leno

[@TheCaWaLa]

linop412 naw man atleast Dre is still producing hip hop. I love timbo but his foundation is more in pop than dre. We'll probably never see a dre and Drake colab because Dre still has really high standards in making hip hop records. Dres problem is just consistency with releases. He never puts out a dud

[@alleycatgillis1964]

Jamie Smith Yes, and migos in real life can probably relate to soccer moms more than he can street hustlers. And dumbing down yhe world has no discrimination

[@PlantBasedPirate]

Nigga said nobody listens to radio on a radio show W & L

[@ninety_three_93]

+Its 12AM where I'm at theres a difference, you can tune into a radio show at a certain time and skip the radio songs. so its true. i play everything off internet / spotify.

[@kame99023]

More like people dont listen to the radio for music....

[@lEnigmaComplex]

+Its 12AM where I'm at Yeah well your not listening to him say it on the radio your listening to him say it on radio on youtube. Which is what Rosenberg was saying, kids only know of hot97 and them because they put these videos up on youtube. They're not listening to the radio.

[@pkaydennis]

+Its 12AM where I'm at you're are commenting o a radio show . that's why they have video content on youtube congratulations, you played yourself

[@Jamez8888]

+Its 12AM where I'm at lmao

[@DezzmanX]

Spoiler alert: They didn't have bars.

[@mrsain19]

+DezzmanX lol

[@imrankazzy9076]

Loll

[@laughingmyassoff8448]

damn... lol

[@mstevenchapman]

Thanks lol won't even bother.

[@lydieluvsmusic]

lmao

[@ImErikHD]

Timbaland a motherfuckin legend bruh real talk

[@TheCoolred60]

he straight

[@PudWhacker]

fact doe

[@TommyTomTompkins]

+Long Live└A Paul and Juicy

[@flimflam73]

+Long Live└A 2up 2down all day

[@RiskyRich_Gaming]

+Long Live└A Dr Dre is still #1

[@cesarpratt5550]

He's a true producer!!! One of the best in the game, a living legend.

[@ohnaww]

How to give yourself more credit than you deserve: Pirate Fruity Loops and Nexus 2, download a Jamaican chant, make trap beats, boom.. instant "super producer"

[@Starrdog]

+Paco Sinbad it's always been that easy. you just have to have an ear for what sounds good. early 90s just buy an mpc or sp1200 and turntable, grab a box of records from the dollar bin, find a cool loop to chop, boom same shit pretty much...

[@ohnaww]

Xenia There's an obvious difference that you pointed out: "buying" There's a lot less effort about it these days. It seemed like it was more of an investment back then. And especially with the trap beats, it's a genre that seems too easy, given the amount of "producers" poppin' up in droves doing it.

[@Starrdog]

Paco Sinbad Meh it's not like it cost that much unless you were a bum. I used to have an mpc 2000 back in the day, and made sampled beats. It's the cheapest hobby I ever had tbh. Technology just made things way more accessible with the way the internet works from pirating to social media. It's both a blessing and a curse.

[@ohnaww]

Xenia True shit.

[@pureounce.9184]

+Paco Sinbad Perhaps you’re right, and it takes far less effort to become a successful producer these days. But you know what? It takes even less effort to comment about other’s ‘unearned' success on an Internet message board rather than creating your own work.

[@Bremflux]

Timb is a legend, he can do whatever he wants from this point on. I think he knows these two aren't incredible, but the point is that he's creating a University of sorts to help guide and develop. Goal is that they leave with oportunity & a better understanding of how to maneuver the industry.

[@champagneveli552]

all the legends respect Drake because they know making hit songs in hip hop ain't easy and Drake does it consistently

[@hakeem215]

+champagne veli Him and his team of writers

[@vincevincent3425]

+Hakeem Shoatz L

[@vincevincent3425]

+Hakeem Shoatz all the greats had help rather u know or not

[@ThatsHipHop4Yaaa]

+Hakeem Shoatz yes because every song he's ever written had a team of writers behind him...come on dawg he's a great song writer

[@bobbybooshay7156]

+Vince Vincent not all the greats, quit tryna rationalize cause Drake ain't as creative as everybody makes him out to be

[@younube5337]

Fail freestyles: "mm mmmm mmmm mm!" & "oooo..,, oooo... ..oo I gotta ooo... Oooo!.. I gotta oo"

[@mauricehightower554]

YouNube they are ass 💩

[@mauricehightower554]

YouNube it's more easy to be a "rapper then to get a deal like buy one classic mixtape or a album then you can get one of these new school rapper 💩👎

[@iCGreen_]

Dat nigga in the back stood up for the whole 50 minutes LMAO

[@BxnerJam]

WEAK! 😂

[@nickchurch7314]

shit I'd stand for hours on end if I could be part of Timbalands entourage.

[@MisterFoxx]

not really, remember he sat down for the freestyle haha

[@leafydarulerbluemoonent33]

+Carlton Green lmfaoooooooo

[@GrotesqueHyydra]

The dude next to him looked like he was waiting for them to ask him a question lol

[@HooleoD]

I am not a music snob.. I am always open to new sounds and especially new artists and styles. I spent 14 years at one of L.A.'s legacy hip-hop, R&B, Pop stations... Still, what the host is saying about the lack of interesting music today in the genre is real. I am not impressed. Awaiting the next thing to restore my faith in creative musicality. It's coming...I trust that.

[@holyrockstar]

I’ll be worth the wait

[@austincaruso7596]

Just gotta know where to look

[@moreno_163]

Ebro favorite word when talking about Hip-Hop is "BARS" lmao

[@PassportRav]

smh...legends cosign wack shit everyday and then ask "what happened to music?"

[@wiiiz3]

In the 2000's and before, u had to actually produce a beat that sounds unique. Now things are too predictable, u either add traps beats, or use dj mustard types of beats or/and use auto-tune. That's it. U already know what it will sound like before goin in the studio.

[@jmasked5082]

Nah, you were just younger then so everything always seemed new. You get older, everything starts to sound familiar just because you know where it came from, you've heard thousands more tracks than you had back then. There's no 'golden age', just youthful naivety.

[@abrahampalmer8761]

Exactly

[@thaflexmachine5267]

that track from Pusha T Rosenberg is talking about is named Retribution track number 8 on king push Darkest Before Dawn: The prelude. TIMBO Just SMASHEDDD That Beat WOOOOWWWW

[@Fyuchur]

Studied this man many many yrs. Gotta learn from greats to be a great. And what made him great was that he stood out. A lot of producers today sound like everyone else imo. If most producers going right, id rather go left.. in a DOPE way.

[@big0514]

He does sound a hell of lot different but he's also helped and started a lot of careers

[@philperry6564]

+FYU-CHUR You just have to know how to steal beats or hire ghost producers and boom, you'll be the next Timbaland.

[@Fyuchur]

+big0514 of course he has and still is. I dont include timbo when I say most producers today sound the same

[@jondough7777777]

Beat makers or Producers? There is a MAJOR difference.

[@Fyuchur]

+jondough7777777 good point..im speaking of producers, and yes there's a big difference. a lot of "producers" today are actually beatmakers.

[@AceAPProductions]

I respect Tim but I don't agree with what he said about "we don't have producers anymore".. Music production is a lot more condense now and the typical image you may have of Dre or Tim in a studio with a ton of equipment is not necessary to make quality music which is why many of them including himself have switched to software or at least implemented it in their creative process. Even his recent joint he did for Pusha T "Untouchable" was sampled followed by programed drums. The song is dope and by no means am I throwing shade but he has to realize times have changed and even if music seems more simplistic now there are still a lot of producers that actually play instruments (if that's what he's referring to) like Ryan Leslie, Jon Bellion, London on the track, Zaytoven and even Scott Storch is making a comeback. Lastly, even though I should have said this first; how do you define the difference between a producer and a programer? Is it based on your musical abilities without outside dependeacy such as samples or co producers or is a producer just a programer with vision?

[@slappyhappy6192]

Dude all these radio beats blow fucking ass

[@saif162]

Only reason y'all hate Drake is because he's extremely successful, lets face it you'd love to be in his position

[@mynameisshady1000]

+Frank Block Criminals that's a bad comparison...just stfu

[@theflipper404]

+Frank Block Criminals How do you compare a racist piece of shit who might ruin america to Drake... a guy who just makes music? lmao

[@yommamas]

some just hate where he's gotten because his music isn't good.

[@imrankazzy9076]

+osvaldo socorro i may think the same about lady gaga but i have no reason to hate her so why would drake get so much negativity.. Infact aside from the fact music is subjective so there is no wrong answer, either drake is good and deserves to be where he is or he isn't good and still he made money with no talent, either way no one here can be mad at another mans success. If you are then perhaps you spend a little too much time watching another mans moves and not enough on yourself.

[@ItsDaFairy]

+Frank Block Criminals not a good comparison. ijs

[@RynoZ]

This interview broke my heart and hurt my soul. I've been making instrumentals for over 15 years. I share my instrumentals with a select few and people tell me to send it to labels, stations or make a mixtape... I know better though... people want what they know. Soundcloud was a bust, hearthis was a bust, bandcamp was a bust, etc.. Either I suck or people not ready for me... and I stay at the top of the listener list but people don't heart or like my shit. Lastly, I get MAAD pms about unrecocnized talent [a lot of it spam, others genuine people asking to get certain instrumentals]. I've produced for people globally, work in more than one genre and people won't know my shit because they don't wanna hear new stuff, until the new stuff gets put on as acceptable to listen to. I have learn to invest in marketing myself and be an engineer because I won't receive the same opportunity as simply a beat maker. Lastly, I know I will be under paid, and greats like Timb who paved the way will admit that the method to stardom as a producer isn't like it was. I'm an artist, I never cared to conform... I do adjust and evolve but now my music is a hobby. Fuckin shame! It hurts.

[@LAODERTHANWORDZ]

+James fisher real speak.

[@TheBeatMasons]

reading this struck a chord with me. Not in a bad way either, i absolutely agree. I'm beginning to realize that when you have a unique sound, you have to take a page out of old school Timbaland's book and surround yourself with artist that want something unique as well. They push and strive to keep fro conforming to the typical sound and idea of "artistry". His sound was unique because not only did he present a new creative sound but he also had the artist in his camp that believed in his sound and shared similar aspirations to present their sound. I say, keep doing your thing, and look for artist that are serious about their craft and trying to get on the map regardless of having a unique sound.

[@Gnadab]

Rhyme Jones My bet is that you suck.

[@axis1296]

was that really a freestyle at the end by odell beckman ?? "i gotta ooo, yea yea yea, i gotta ooo" smh....

[@BaySway69]

+Serg Ramirez I fw your profile pic #HBKGang

[@plusplusplus1695]

+Serg Ramirez ayye that prof pic slap

[@plusplusplus1695]

+Huxley Figuero yuppp

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

That shit was horrible, if anyone wants to hear some real lyricism from a true emcee, check out my ''freetrials'' on my channel... too many to choose from.

[@pelvicthrust119]

+Twizz The Whiz Kid my nigga stick to editing for url nobody wanna here your loaded lux freestyle

[@penthousejt]

that jacket tho!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sokmetopurt7271]

Justin Deloatch I'm sware to fucking god I screenshot the shyt it dope

[@penthousejt]

King Shady lmao

[@PreeminentbrandsNet]

Justin Deloatch yeah that shit cold

[@iam_tenko1213]

It's a soundproof jacket for when he's in the studio.

[@ThisIsntWhatYouExpected]

Jacket look like it was made by GoodYear

[@JordanClemons]

i agreed with everything until he said I had to get a snapchat. The more detached you are from social media, the more your artistry shows thru ya music

[@jarkody]

+Jordan Clemons I agree. Tim and Missy used to not listen to the radio before they made her albums and that was when they were at their most creative. It was the same way when they were under Devante. They didn't listen to the radio or other music.

[@CMConnolly]

+jarkody exactly. They weren't listening to the other sounds, they CREATED the sounds. That organic chemistry!

[@Mr205BoSs]

the dude with glasses got potential.he just need to polish up his freestyles.you never know when you will have to battle a nigga or get put on blast

[@gargoyls]

that 'pain' bars was straight fire! keeping an eye out for this bro!

[@elchapo4000]

it's a full song to that KZbin or Google "Pc Tweezie feel my pain"

[@gargoyls]

+elchapo4000 thnx bro, gonne look it up right now

[@Origamibeats]

Big ups to timbo for still being relevant.

[@joeydaboss1001]

3am by Jeezy and Timbaland is my favorite production of Timbaland's.

[@joeydaboss1001]

+JocoFitness and these dudes actually sounded good

[@deepmusik8773]

One of the best trap beats made to date it's definitely up there for top 5 easily

[@joeydaboss1001]

it's definitely trap

[@joeydaboss1001]

young jeezy makes trap music. That's where the trap from today came from. that sound.

[@joeydaboss1001]

There's different sounds to trap. Young jeezy kinda put it back on the map for mainstream. esp at that time. And who do u think shawty red was working with ? bingo, young jeezy. the subject matter, the beat, the tempo, all trap music my dude.

[@AlbinSahovic]

Man this BackPack ect,... is sooo DOPE ... GREAT thing Cant wait for this BTW -- Great Interview :))))

[@PlainSight.]

I'm 21 and I don't understand what is so special about Drake. I'm not even talking as a hater, I genuinely wanted to like Drake's music, I just don't get what the big deal is. I'm a music lover. He just seems like he had a good year or two and is just riding the waves of whoever is trending or whatever sound is trending just so he can hang in long enough until he's been a household name for at least a decade which isn't that impressive if you have to rely on just doing feature after feature with trendy artists. I just don't get it. Not saying he isn't a descent artist, but the way people talk about him is like...what the hell is going on??? Since this is already a long annoying rant, I really hope that Missy Elliot doesn't make her comeback doing music that is trendy with my generation right now. I think everyone just appreciates good music. Snoop Dogg tried it with BUSH and look what happened. I'm seeing to many of my idols fall into the trap of trying to "stay with the times". People would be surprised at what can be popular among my generation. We generally have a love for retro, vintage, 80's, 90's, and even stuff from the early 2000's that's starting to sound like a throwback. I just don't want to see Missy Elliot like that. Her super-bowl performance was popular because of those songs and the sound it had. It was nostalgic, unique, and sounded better than 99% of mainstream music that's being released today. I just... I'm done. Timbalands for sure one of the top three greatest producers of all time and I know he wouldn't put Missy Elliot in that situation especially if his music is attached to it.

[@PlainSight.]

JP Channel Yeah I love that song!

[@BRockin25]

+IamAsi94 Drake writes music that is relatable across race, age, income level, and gender, while also fitting in seamlessly with current production. You can look to the past and even unknown artists in the present for good music, but to be good and currently relevant and set the tone for what is popular is hard, and Drake does that. You may not agree with what most people like (I rarely do), but Drake at the very least recognizes what people like and understands how to cater to this every time out.

[@PlainSight.]

I can see what you're saying about making stuff for the people and catering to what they want, but I don't see how he has set the tone for anything within the past four to five years. Plus, doesn't he use ghost writers pretty often? I can't ignore his impact on rap music in the late 2000's, he definitely created(or made popular) a sound that was different, and I could be wrong, but within the past five years I have rarely heard anything from him that has sounded different from any other trendy rapper that's out right now from the rhythm of his rapping, to the uncharismatic/monotone sound that's popular to rap with right now, etc. Which is why I kind of liked Hotline Bling. Compared to good music in general, it's a bad song in my opinion, but in the context of rap music that's out right now, I think it's pretty cool because it was at least different. Which is all you can ask for nowadays. Which is sad that just to hear something that sounds just a little bit different from everyone else is such a treasure. It's like being in a hot and dry desert, and you find a crinkled up dirty water bottle with an 8th of water that isn't really that clean but it at least get's the job done.

[@BRockin25]

+IamAsi94 Aside from any subjective judgment of quality, the biggest difference between him and any other popular rapper now is that he says memorable stuff. Guys of Futures ilk make stuff that sounds good to party to, but the lyrics are mushmouthed. The lyrical guys (J Cole, Lamar) write lyrics that may look good when you read it or even sound good, but even their fans rarely repeat what they say because of the rhythm, delivery, etc. Drake has hooks and lines that incorporate into venacular on a daily basis. Meek just tried to diss 50 cent on instagram, while using a line that Drake dissed him with as a part of his slang (twitter fingers). Pretty absurd stuff. Im a little older than you, and when I was younger I had the same critical eye towards cookie cutter music. Now, I hear how Timbaland regards Drake and I get it. Drake makes cookie cutter stuff as you note, but he knows how to deliver what he says in an entertaining and memorable way more often than the rest. But like timbaland said, even guys with a proven sound have to switch it up. I think Drake is headed more in the "hotline bling" island/reggae sound direction, and who knows whether people will gravitate towards it or not.

[@PlainSight.]

BRockin25 Yeah! Like when I heard Timbaland talk about Drake the way he did that's what made me try and get out of my own opinion and try to analyze Drake from more objective view, and I still couldn't understand what the big deal was. I guess I just wasn't impressed with him even if I wanted to be, and I really tried. Thank you though for breaking it down, I can sort of get it now, I'm just not that impressed, but thanks though.

[@onslotmusik4223]

Timbaland is one of the greatest producers of our time!! much respect on the game he gave in this interview...

[@modiallo968]

Talks about Drake at 25:50

[@FightDight]

+Mo Diallo MVP dude, MVP

[@Curling_Rack]

MVP

[@moreno_163]

+Mo Diallo I'm watching the whole interview thanks

[@bigbootyfish]

MVP

[@King-wy7hr]

BUNCH OF WEIRDOS

[@coolasstuck8606]

2002 was a terrible year for Timb. Timbaland made his best music between 97 and 99. Aaliyah's second album, 100% Ginuwune, Playa's first album, Missy's first two albums...

[@rhythmcity2006]

Cheers 2 U was a classic album I agree!!

[@coolasstuck8606]

+Mario Fletcher if youngins go back and listen to early Ginuwine (especially 100% Ginuwine) and Playa they will see exactly where the greatness of Justin Timberlake to Bryson Tiller's music comes from.

[@bobbybooshay7156]

+Mario Fletcher fact!!!

[@bobbybooshay7156]

+CoolAss Tuck plus nicole wray too bruh, gotta big up Static mane!! Rest in paradise

[@mrsain19]

+CoolAss Tuck Tim was going through alot with the passing of Aaliyah in that era of time. He even admitted it too, said he was lost creatively and unmotivated. He said working with Justin (on Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds) is what woke him out of the trance so to speak. But even his worst year is alot of ppls best year. alot of great tracks did come out of 2002-2004 from Tim, but Rosenberg is tripping if he thinks that was Tims best year. Ebro knows that Tim doesnt like or want to talk about that era. and Ebro knows why too. We have to ignore Rosenberg sometimes when he isnt wearing his tinfoil hat.

[@CoolGrindEnt]

I hate to be negative but that freestyle makes Omelly freestyle sound that much better.

[@ericmulama]

I DONT MESS WITH THOSE TWO RAPPERS AT THE END.

[@kingozboss]

they had t pain and odell in their to shiiiit

[@RoddyRodbb]

lmao

[@jcadeau0929]

+Omar Zahid LMAO

[@PudWhacker]

bruhhhhh

[@ThatsHipHop4Yaaa]

a big ol W

[@younghotboy239]

problem child tweezie is a real one no fraud, florida real one!

[@brownzvillemusic]

Timbo keeps me on point with my production.GREAT LESSON ON THE MUSIC and he is an ICON!! Now that kat with the frames is DOPE, KEEP WORKING BUT THE OTHER ONE IM NOT SURE ABOUT!!

[@DOUBLEG713ENT]

Bruh these two no names look madder and madder as the interview gets further in lmao . They really thought they would get some shine from old man Ebro???? No handouts

[@alexazzi7250]

Right😂😂😂😂😂 as if Timbo wasn't the focal point

[@Kev27RS]

+YOUNG THUGGER TENDERONI Hahaha right?! like when they were talking about the hits from the early 2000's, and they talked about 'Headsprung' by LL Cool J, and Ebro & Rosenberg said that they found ''They call me big L…'' corny etc., and that no one ever called LL Cool J like that… + who gives a shit about, if he said that in the beginning of the song, and what do they know if someone ever called him like that… Such a dumb statement by them two!! The song is still the BOMB today, and was produced by Timbo and LL Cool J is a Hip Hop Legend… and then they kept talking about Aaliyah, and we all know that Timbo doesn't like that much to talk about her openly and makes him sad… (R.I.P Baby Girl) like Ebro even said that Timbaland doesn't like to talk about the year 2002, but Rosenberg just went on after all… :/

[@MrMetsMeeseek]

Timb voice likes my uncle leroys after bout 5 glasses of whiskey

[@ShadowEagle5219]

he was badly addicted to opiates. jayz told him to stop after this interview

[@oneindadome4]

He always saying someone's the future

[@kmcadams91]

+Issachar Give one example of when Timbaland said an artist was the future, and he turned out to be right.

[@bobbybooshay7156]

+kmcadams91 real shit, I always liked Tim coming up but this nigga be saying shit to say it. You can be a great producer but if the artists or the writers can't put substance to it then its lackluster. RIP Static Major!!

[@4EvurPosters]

+kmcadams91 Drake , Bryson tiller , trey songz , Chris brown , Justin bieber , Ye '

[@kmcadams91]

+Chris Mckay 😂😂😂

[@promochannel25]

+Tracey Ekwunoj Tink

[@YessssssHazel]

Man writes the greatest percussion tracks in the history of music I swear. No one comes close to his drum programming. Maybe Darkchild. But his production is gold and straight up addicting.

[@hatsheshupt1]

I'm surprised he's saying this after how He and Missy felt about Drake taking advantage of doing an Aaliyah album with her family's permission & involvement

[@djceejaay]

Thanks Ebro and Rosenberg for one of the best interviews ever. Timbo shared some true talk about the industry, specifically the trends that he's been a part of. Wished he would've spoke about his work on that last MJ project but anywayyyyyyyy, great segment.

[@Kev27RS]

Well, you can't deny it, 90's - early 2000's Hip Hop & R&B still remains the best… It is like it is, period! Even if there are good artists with good music out today (Kendrick Lamar, J, Cole, Joey Bada$$ etc … etc …) ;) PS: Don't forget about the DOPE beat, ahead of it's time (like a lot of Timbo's beats at that time), Timbaland produced for ''Is That Your Chick'' by Memphis Bleek feat. Jay-Z & Missy Elliott in 2000…!

[@SpazAteSkittlesOutHerAzz]

Kev27RS i agree but leave kendrick wackass out of it

[@Kickinthescience]

Spaz Izapeaceovshyt how Kendrick wack?

[@yave1]

The ending to this interview was dope, lpl... "I'm EVERYYYWHERRE!! I MATTERR!!".... PAHAHAHAAAAAA!! Timbaland is my favorite producer. When I started making beats at the age of 14, I remember trying to remake some of his beats. This interview is almost an hour, and I NEVER sit and watch things this long... but its Timbaland... I sat my ass here and listened. Now i'm gonna make some music, like I planned on doing earlier. Dope interview.

[@blafiman]

I bet timbaland was disappointed after that freestyle

[@d.d.dwight3379]

My son will kill these dudes on the mic!

[@adamharb9233]

TimbA!

[@arlcp7153]

Timbaland sent these mfs home after that!LOL!

[@trevj8604]

that new timbo mixtape wayyyy too groovy. VA represent

[@malcolmx2pac326]

Top 5 All-time 1. Ole Dirty Bastard 2. Crunchy Black 3. Styles P 4. Drake 5. Keith Murray Facts People!!! Fuck Opinions....

[@yusef21595]

SUPER L

[@ThatsHipHop4Yaaa]

this list is strangley diverse.... a W for you sir for the diversity

[@malcolmx2pac326]

Connor Maruke thank u Connor. May God continue to bless you and your family

[@leafydarulerbluemoonent33]

+Malcolmx2Pac Respect ya List bruh,

[@malcolmx2pac326]

Khaliff Burnett thank you sir

[@gabb815]

Yes! Preach timberland. You, dilla, lil Jon, pharrell, jermaine dupri, dr dre, etc.. Y'all beats are needed in the game.

[@somusical89]

sorry timbo huge fan of yours but I gotta disagree with the "no more producers" thing. been hearing some great things from some producers on the come up, especially Professor O whos super talented .. think hes gonna do some great things..

[@somusical89]

Look him up on youtube. "IamProfessorO beats" or something hes there

[@ericwhite8990]

Henry Weis you should listen to Jtbs

[@theecarking]

I think he meant more in the sense that these days, producers are just kinda putting beats together. And that's not even to say its a bad thing. But they probably not in the studio with the artist as the song progress, making tweaks and subtle changes. Like maybe moving the string section to the right ear a little more up making the bass line more forward. Now, the beat is just kinda made and sold to whatever artist wants it and the process ends there with the producer, or "beat programmer." That's my take on it anyway.

[@marxsoundaudioservices6160]

As a producer who got in the game in the early 00's, I totally understood what Timbo meant, and it was this: There are no more dudes that can "Produce" a complete project; meaning multi talented individuals that -can not only create music on his own, but can do it on software and\or physical hardware gear, anywhere -can also instruct and give direction to an artist with writing concepts, hooks, imagery, song structure -be able to develop music and assist other producers and help craft a personal sound -can also record, mix, or master a project in house without paying a bunch of other people to do it -can help with the overall concept of a song or album or even through out ideas about artwork and image if asked to help out -or also maybe even know what they are doing as far as marketing and distribution The difference between a Producer and a Beatmaker is no different that a company that has a General Manager and a shift "keyholder" -a General Manager has his hands in so many aspects of the business and is responsible for the overall profitability and direction of a that company, while that keyholder is just an hourly employee that has been given the task to set the alarm and lock the door. Timbo is referring to how "producers" nowadays are just a dude at home on a laptop, make a beat, email it to an artist, and will maybe get a chance to hear the finished product weeks later when the artist hits him back like "Yo, the song is done, check it on my soundcloud" I always labeled my self and others who could contribute to a project in multi phases as "Producers" -If I can take you from scratches in your notebook to a "wrapped disc with a barcode" then I did my job for you!

[@3rdeyeking174]

Henry Weis He's kind of contradicting himself the same thing that he said about the new rap generation is the same thing about the new produces there's no difference It's all for the love of music trying new things but for engineering that is where the produces could go to the next level if they were to master that themselves in as far as drake goes you can, but can't give him props because he's not writing his own lyrics but he still staying relevant but it's nothing like doing it all yourself lyricly drake ain't know king either he just got them Jews behind him In they are good at doing business but I got respect for him because he's doing what he loves..

[@BeatJoven]

Not every producer uses massive amount of loops and stuff. I always try to compose all my melodies and eq sounds to make new sounds. I still compose heavily on my own

[@sweetvictory89]

If Ebro would've put on a trap beat that mighta been right up they alley. No judgment everybody just ain't meant for a Cole or Kendrick type beat. I would like to see them progress though.

[@porcelainbeatsofficial429]

When they started to rhyme thats DOPE ! Luvd it! And Very interesting what Timb said about how music is being made and what they sayin about Dilla. A lot of information for those who wants to get good in making music! Dope beats too! Thanx!

[@bevillemdlawyer]

Many old school producers think that because you are not "pounding" on an Akai MPC drum machine like a freaking MONKEY, or using hardware (synthesizers) placed on "racks," (as opposed to virtual synthesizers), you are not a "real" producer. They are idiots, and angry that the ability to make music has become streamlined, more affordable, and available to more folks. They are "dinosaurs" that are resistant to the technological changes that have entered the music industry. Being a producer is no longer the expensive "gate-keeping" profession it once was. Out.

[@ricardotolbert1797]

Yessir I make beats with FL

[@trarera_7227]

I like the way Ebro said "I'd like to hear that story.'

[@benjaminpatterson3337]

where TINK???????????

[@RoddyRodbb]

right!?

[@devious141]

Fuck Tink......this nigga has Bryson Tiller

[@KC_Money]

+devious141 Tink is on a whole different level than Bryson Tiller bro.

[@WannaSMDin1080p]

+devious141 Real shit

[@benja303]

+Benjamin Patterson Timbaland is a flavour of the month ass nigga. All respects to his production talent but he just grabs artists until he is bored of them and then just kind of fades away. How many times have we seen it??

[@LadiJ]

Best interview in a while. appreciate it ebro and rose.

[@richardgrant488]

look like a ninja turtle with a custom snake skin armor lol

[@galvatron77]

This is 4 years late, but stop that....lol.

[@OnlyVessCiiddii]

funny i made a beat today and i had a trick point of view as well ...i understand him because ive been unfortunate and haven't been able to reach a broad audience all the time i have evolved into once of the best rapping producers and i dont think there too many on my level of content and substance timberland's beats are unique but he has sampled with is a trace but i know my gift so im satisfied from a far

[@AntoineBandele]

Drake is cool but he's not timeless.

[@thetruth14444]

Antoine Bandele U STUPID

[@Mrgetdoe]

IN THE KONSCIOUS Nah u stupid

[@thetruth14444]

HIPHOPTV 50 YEARS FROM NAW DRAKES MUSIC WILL STILL BE PLAYING LIKE PACS N BIGGIE Y'ALL STUPID

[@tupacshakur5308]

IN THE KONSCIOUS nah he ain’t like that. If there’s anyone right now that will stay timeless prolly Kendrick. There barely any rappers that stay timeless without have a good amount of politically conscious songs rather than mostly hype music.

[@dawb86]

IN THE KONSCIOUS I think a lot of Drake/Wayne's stuff will be played but more in that nostalgic way for the era rather than for being timeless music. "Keep Your Head Up" and "Sky's the Limit" have messages that will last forever, a lot of Drake and Wayne's best material was turn up music, when that styles out only people who fucked with it real heavy will go back to it. Juvenile "Back That Azz Up" has a nostalgic party feel, Nas "The World Is Yours" is timeless, u see what I'm getting at?

[@rlmpproductions]

I agree with Timbo on the evolution of production. You can't get mad at the new sound. The hardware is changing and so much new software is being introduced. If you're older and you know you're really dope on the beats, I would say learn some of these new programs and contribute because you have so much knowledge of music. Just bring that soul out of you and put it into a newer drum machine or program or keyboard. If you're dope already, thats half the battle. We have to stop this feud between young and old. We need the young generations innovation and we need the older generations wisdom on music. Period! Come together!

[@brivvy]

Timb has that funeral home makeup on.....

[@mikegold440]

Timbo completely just showed how to Boss. Almost had me worried about his approach to catering for the so called future of music, but he still gets it. A Producer of very high musical intelligence and a visionary still to this day. [I dont talk about it, I just be about it = #Boss]

[@187onasimp]

If Aaliyah hadn't died I don't think their crew would of came apart the way it did. I mean Aaliyah, Genuine, Missy and Timbaland had the game on lock up to 01'. Then after Aaliyah went it was like their group never recovered. Just couldn't replace her Talent.

[@BrandyWilliams-q9d]

Yes you call phone

[@hhhhaaaar]

Great show and talk ... i like Timbaland jacket .. what brand is this

[@bvausch1]

Meek can take an L this week.

[@PlantBasedPirate]

L

[@omarcasillas2911]

L

[@aarongn8083]

L

[@joncosmomusic]

+Hung Nguyen (GTHP95) boooo!

[@PlantBasedPirate]

+True Journey W

[@bloomchild.]

25:50 for drake talk 39:25 for freestyles bless up!

[@bloomchild.]

1st beat - Outkast - Da Art Of Storytelling 2nd beat - Kendrick Lamar - The Art of Peer Pressure

[@TheLokiisthebest]

W

[@keepcalmchris]

Tweaz got talent

[@afrosymphony8207]

real talk...like 80% of the producers out there are inspired by timbaland, and am talking almost all genres pop rnb hiphop (which is the main one) and even alternative music...him and pharell are like gods to producers

[@peepingtomthumb]

oh cmon son, some of us know how to make our own snares!

[@pilgrim5355]

Everyone says "oh he changed up the whole sound like this and that" nah nah nah young'un sit down and lemme teach you a lesson. Timbo.....Timbo changed up the whole sound of Hip Hop, RnB. He had that sound that would make you think "hmmm ok so this is what Hip Hop is gonna sound like in 5-10 years time". He had his own unique sound like when you heard it you knew it was a Timbo joint and you knew it was going to BANG 9 times out of 10

[@Kev27RS]

+Funked Up Yes… ;) Timbo's beats in the 90's and early 2000's were way ahead of its time… Some dope beats he produced like for example: ''Is that your chick?'' by Memphis Bleek feat. Jay-Z ''Try Again'' by Aaliyah etc. etc. …

[@TheJaseHylton]

horrible freestyle! did Tim meet these guys on the street on the way in? Wack!

[@bigbird4719]

Yes Sir No sir guys

[@mrbangybangie]

7.30 min mark.. best thing I've heard a producer say. that shit never matched up, but was dope as fuck

[@avielleeozmusic4928]

Tink kinda flopped though. Time last track "UFO" was garbage. He's saying the decadence of our culture is "the future" I still respect and love my nigga but I think his high seat in the industry is kind of blurring his thought frame. I noticed King stay king was mostly garbage too and nobody on social media talks about it. he gotta step back and really look. and people gotta stop stroking his ego. He aint drop no jewels in this interview he just kissed niggas like chief keep and young thug asses for an hour and calling men who care about the quality of music "OLD". Constructive criticism

[@hazelleyes319]

+FantasticChildren MediaGroup when u souled out....u cant drop jewels.

[@avielleeozmusic4928]

His Muse you aint lie

[@hazelleyes319]

real recognize real.

[@urbanqid9604]

+His Muse Exactly

[@paradisegreen7057]

Timbaland is one of my top 5 producers! I'm looking forward to meeting him and working with him this year! Y'all know the Flave Bedrock Style!

hes trying to keep up with this generation instead of just going his own innovative evolution route and not keeping his old roots

[@jarkody]

I agree. It's like he's trying to fit in which he never did and that's what made him stand out. He's talking about evolving but it sounds like he's devolving. I would have never imagined his music would sound as bland as it does now. His beats, however he made them used to be 8s, 9s and 10s and now they're more like in the 3-6 range on a scale of 1-10.

+jarkody yeah a individual can evolve but not pander towards a trend to keep relevance which timbaland is doing he's no different than all these mainstream niggas it's all money but it will bite him in the ass eventually later on

[@bivens3ify]

I understand what Ebro is saying why everything sounds the same with the new music is sounding not the way we used too. I always made hip hop and r&b at the same time when I started. I didn't want to be stuck in one. Now with Trap I understand how and why they do what they do. Timbaland is why he is going to be here a long time. He understand the need for change. He has that unique ability. I'm looking forward on how I'm about to filp it.

[@Mykekelli]

Those rappers shoulda stayed quite

[@BigBangTheory92]

What's the name of the DJ APP Ebro was talking about?

[@XuluXac]

Love Timbo but he is becoming more and more delusional with time. Rap will ALWAYS require one to be able to rap we cannot brush off the bullshit of this generation as evolution otherwise the culture will be perverted to the point of destruction no longer a pure science just like all the other things of our culture we allowed to be destroyed. Timbo said these guys were the future? I hope not. Swagg my ass,you gotta put your words together correct otherwise what's the point. All the gruntin and rockin back and forth and side to side but ain't sayin shit? FOH. Timbo really put his brand on the line by endorsing these dudes,notice how he used to be all hyped about Tink but when Ebro or Rosenberg mentioned her Timbo didn't even blink,wonder what's poppin with that?

[@PERRYDAEZIOUH]

This whole interview, i'm staring at that jacket like, " Should I cop it and where the hell did it come from? "

[@sbrooks729]

PERRY DAEZIOUH fresh out the matrix

[@FameKillz]

sorry but Pharrell will forever be >>>>> Timbo

[@glocan]

Respect your opinion but I think they're =

[@TheFreedd]

+Gloria Canada in terms of success as much it costs me to say, pharrel is better

[@mrjasonshay]

Timbo>Pharrell BUT ... Neptunes>Timbo imo

[@JordanCann]

They came up at the same time and place

[@Okieant]

Timbaland changed the sound of music as a whole multiple times. Pharrell never did once. Timbaland > Pharrell but I love both

[@hardbernard9532]

I Love How Timbo Did The Bryson Tiller Plug At The End..Smart.

[@dagawd2271]

WHy timbo looking extra pale? lol

[@MisterFoxx]

probably the lighting.

[@jimmyjimmy6315]

+Issachar loooool

[@kennethwilliamsinc]

He's pale because he's been making hits non stop over 20 years. Time to rest now. A true musical god!

[@dagawd2271]

Just black people? lmao

[@zomoney6909]

+Dat Naga lmao no Everyone does and dude to probably being in doors 24/7 too

[@DanielRamBeats]

Probably one of the most informative interviews with Timbaland I've seen

[@arvinmaryami3824]

still waiting for tink to blow up..

[@EricNygma]

That whole "bars and swag" part actually helped me finally understand Drake's appeal. I don't think I have a problem with anymore after that explanation

[@zuuwuucfc6391]

yh he can release 6pm in NY or 30 for 30 freestyle which s lyrical but won't get air play or do 0 to 100 and hve bit of both

[@jenjenpaxi]

That was the new "ren and tin" smh

[@whooked]

i understand it either and im a young nigga we need diversity

[@thegasstationofficial4285]

FOREAL TIMBO NEED TO FIND SOME BETTER ARTIST..JUST SAYN

[@jahiasad]

PHENOM!!!! I respect this dude soooo much. Timbo One of the best producers in the game.

[@frankiejaimes1]

What's the deal with Tim's skin???

[@frankiejaimes1]

almost looks like he has a mask on. I thought he was darker than this... #MichaelJacksonEffect

[@fronk16]

Who cares wtf!?

[@nickcourtney793]

Nigga looking like 1995 King of pop

[@dragonknightofamiraka3636]

Freemasons sucking the life outta him.

[@xSoNiCcRaCkErSx]

Yo, so much respect to those two, actually spittin off the dome, seriously. This is such a lost art now a days!

[@Zinskeyy]

14:47 hating on dilla.. *smh*

[@tope.sosanya]

What's the name of that app you can do all that beat making / mixing / though ebro?

[@boo9031]

Those two artists destroyed this video. wack sauce

[@OGRON-rd7yy]

I got mad respect for timbo, I'm from VA (757 to be exact), I don't understand why artist like timbo, pharrell don't develop more artists from our area! We got so much talent but don't have the outlets like an atl, nyc, or la! Not to take anything away from the two artists timbo had with him but we have way more talent right here in VA!

[@sante1996]

Dudes cant rap now days. Dont freestyle if thats not ya thang

[@imrankazzy9076]

Agreed i mean i get some guys in the comments are saying they're just having fun but the thing is you get a shot on hot 97, timberland just cosigned you, now is not the time to half ass it and giggle at each other the whole time.

[@BIG-WhoShotYa]

the program hes talking about sharing screens,, from what i know its called Team Viewer.. could be something different now a days but i use to use that wit friends on a virtual graff site...