Timbaland quickly made a name for himself in the late-'90s hip-hop game as not only an inventive producer with an eccentric sense of beat construction but also as one of the most commercially proven producers. This unlikely synthesis of eccentricity and commerciality made him a hot commodity by the end of the '90s as America's top MCs -- Nas, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z -- paid
big money for an opportunity to work with him on the occasional track or two. Though his aesthetic was undoubtedly unique, it did show a bit of Southern influence, characterized by a knack for evoking a bounce feel; in addition, other trademark attributes include a shuddering sense of rhythm and a tendency to subtly integrate his deep voice into the background of his songs. Overall though, Timbaland was the first of a new generation of producers also including Swizz Beatz that crafted infectious hip-hop beats without relying on samples.Of course, Timbaland's beginnings were a bit humble at first; born Tim Mosley, he......
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