Timbaland - "Show Dat Bra" (feat. Bran'Nu & Attitude)

Timbaland - "Show Dat Bra" (feat. Bran'Nu & Attitude) [Prod. by Timbaland]

Well here is a surprise track from Timbo featuring Brandy and Attitude. Notice how similar in composition to "Whenever You Like", where Timbo also makes use of Brandy's beautiful voice for the backing of the track. Brandy also makes an appearance with her rapper alter-ego 'Bran'Nu'.

We are uncertain if this will appear on Timbo's upcoming album Shock Value III expected to be released in the third quarter of this year.

Should it appear on SV3? Tell us what you think! 

Props to timnmagoo3!

TimbalandThursdays: "Whenever You Like"

The 8th installment of TimbalandThursdays is here!! And he goes into his vault to release a song that a lot of Timbo/Brandy fans have requested..."Whenever You Like" by Timbaland & Bran' Nu aka Brandy! Made for 'Shock Value II', but didn't make the cut.
Most of you already heard a clip of it here.
But now, check it out:

Timbaland featuring Bran' Nu - "Whenever You Like"

download: "Whenever You Like" [right-click/save as]
Thoughts?


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www.TimbalandThursdays.com

Timbaland Thursday: "808" [UPDATE]

The day just begun and we already have the next song of the TimbalandThursday series!!
This time, a vocal heavy track by Timbaland featuring the long time collaborater Brandy.
Check out the song:

Timbaland featuring Brandy - "808"

download: "808" (right-click/save as)

What do you think?

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www.TimbalandThursdays.com


[UPDATE]:
Some of you might have also found out that a couple of the sounds in Tim's Beaterator game are used in that song. So I scrolled a bit through the Timbaland sounds and exported 3 of them.

1st sound: "808" vocals that goes through nearly the whole song
2nd sound: some vocals (who I'm pretty sure is Jim Beanz) used in some parts
3rd sound: that weird sound that u can hear in the chorus

listen here:

Static Major - The Demos (EP)

The Static Major blog always gives the fans great music from DaBassment era. And now, on the 'birthday' of the blog, they are releasing a whole EP with 9 demos by Static Major; 5 of them produced by Timbaland!


Tracklisting:

1. Da Bassment - Nothin' But A B-Party Ya'll
2. Static Major - Never No More (Demo)
3. Static Major - You Saved My Life (Demo)
4. Static Major - We Need a Resolution (Demo)
5. Static Major - Read Between The Lines (Demo)
6. Static Major - Come As You Are (Demo)
7. Static Major - Fire Lovin' (Demo)
8. Southernaire All-Stars - Ghetto
9. Static Major - More Than a Woman (Demo) (First Version)

Download the EP on the www.StaticMajorIsMusic.com and make sure to spread the word about this great blog.

Brandy counts on Timbaland for her next album

Brandy aka Bran' Nu had a photoshoot and a brief interview with the 160grams magazine, which can be found on the July/Agust issue of this mag.

Even though she has been in the studio with a lot of other producers, it seems she has chosen Timbaland to be her main producer for her upcoming album.
check the pic below:


Now IF Timbo will really have heavy production on Brandy's next album, she'll better get him in front of the camera ASAP to get some studio footage for her TV show. Just like she did with Danja(thx to the guys from the Danja Blog for the video).

What do you think about Timbo being the main producer of Brandy's album?
Might we get an Afrodisiac 2.0?


props to 'H and S' for the find...

Timbaland feat. Bran' Nu - "Whenever You Like" [Clip]

Well, it's not really a song-clip, it is more a video of Brandy in the car where you can hear the song being played in the background.
This song is called "Whenever You Like" by Timbaland featuring Bran' Nu.
Check out the video below:



Where is that song from? What was it made for?
Well, Timbaland already told us back in October 2009!
"Whenever You Like" feat. Bran' Nu was on Timbo's list of Shock Value II tracks he revealed on the Ryan Seacrest show!

So, knowing that it didn't make the cut on SVII, will it be on Brandy's next album? Or will we ever be able to hear the full track?
Let's wait and see...

Brandy performing at The House Of Blues

In case you missed the latest episode (number 4) of 'Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business' on VH1, here are the scenes with Timbaland.

1st video: "Brandy's Soundcheck"

Now guess who's on the keys at the beginning? None other than Jerome Harmon aka JRoc!
And on the turntables? DJ Freestyle Steve!


2nd video: "Get Familiar With Bran' Nu"




props to iammusic!

Brandy & Ray J Interview Part 1 - 3

In this first part of Brandy & Ray J's interview with Rap-Up talking about their reality TV show “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business” premiering on Sunday, April 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.
Check it out:



Let's hope we are also getting to see some footage of Timbo & Brandy in the studio working on her new album!

check back for the other 2 parts of this interview.

[UPDATE 01]: Check out part 2 of the interview:


[UPDATE 02]: And here is part 3 of the interview:

Brandy feat. Sean Paul & Timbaland - "Adios" [snippet+shout]

A few years back, we got to hear this short LQ snippet of Brandy's track "Adios" feat. Sean Paul & Timbaland which should be the first single off her album 'Afrodisiac', but didn't make the cut.
Now that we have heard the LQ snippet, check out the 1 min clip of the song with a little bit higher quality!

Brandy feat. Sean Paul & Timbaland - "Adios" [snippet+shout]
(produced by Timbaland)

Thoughts?

Brandy "Home" "I'm A Believer" "Who's The Loser Now" [Prod. by Timbaland]

Home

Who's The Loser Now

I'm a Believer

how long have you been waiting for these?...

All tracks are produced by Timbaland and J-Roc, all written by James Fauntleroy.

All tracks leak on one day?

Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business

I know, I know. This has been out for quiet some time already and sorry for not postin it up until now. But maybe some of you haven't heard it yet.

"In their new 11, one-hour episode series, both Brandy and Ray J will expand their roles in the family business. Brandy will step back into the music scene and team up with famous producer Timbaland for a new album all the while raising her seven year-old daughter Sy’rai. We’ll also see Ray J stepping out of his notorious bad boy image and collaborating with Rodney Jerkins and other popular R&B heavyweights. Father, Willie will continue to sing and coach his famous children while being the original voice of reason. And the matriarch of the family, Sonja, will strive to keep her famous family on the right track, while passing the family business down to her two superstar children.

Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business premieres on VH1 Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 PM.
VH1.com will be home to show information, video clips, full episodes and more when Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business premieres in April." - vh1

So are we going to see footage of Timbo and Brandy working on the album in the studio?
Let's hope so...


and by the way, "If We Ever Meet Again" by Timbaland featuring Katy Perry is going to US radios now. If you like the song, then call, text or e-mail your favorite radio station and request it.
"If We Ever Meet Again" is also the most added song to Top 40 charts on the radio this week.

Timbaland at the Ed Lover Show

Check out this 3 part interview with Timbaland at the Ed Lover Show.
Really, watch all of it! Some very interesting details.

• Interview part I

One the first part, it's mostly about the relationship between Jay-Z and Timbo. And he's finally making a statement about the leaking of the Blueprint 3 records!
Listen at around 4:30 min. One of those tracks Tim did, but didn't know that he could work with Jay-Z on that, is "Venus Vs. Mars". The reference track is by a female singer!
Also hear Timbo saying at 05:00 min that he always has Jay-Z in mind when he makes a beat? Even would take it away from other artists (e.g. Missy) to give it to Jay?? Damn!! So much for that other statement of him "Of course I'm not giving Jay my best material".
And the "Big Pimpin'" beat, one of Jay-Z's biggest hits, was originally meant for Timbo & Magoo! Wow!
At the end of this part Timbo talks about the amazing chemistry between him and Justin Timberlake, even being better than the chemistry between him and Jay!!

• Interview part II
• Interview part III
  

Timbaland producing the next album of Brandy aka Bran' Nu, which was kinda obvious knowing that he thinks about signing her to MMG (as we told you)!! And it's gonna be, as Timbo states, half rap and half singing!
Artists Timbo wants to work with: Lady GaGa (they wanted to work together on SV2, but somehow it didn't work out), Kings Of Leon (also meant for SV2), Kanye West.
Timbo also says that there's gonna be a re-package of Shock Value 2. So let's see if these collaborations gonna work out...
Now some R&B talk. Timbo saying: "There is no R&B!" R. Kelly was Timbaland's last hope for R&B!
At the end of part II and in part III of the interview Timbo talks about his music in general and how it changed...

Brandy Speaks Bran'Nu

Brandy speaks to MTV about her alter-ego 'Bran'Nu'.

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Timbaland said he wants the next Brandy album to be half singing, half rapping. The super-producer introduces the veteran song bird as an MC named "Bran' Nu" on Shock Value II.

"She can rap," he promised. "She's got the swagger, the tone — ain't nothing I can say about it."

Sitting in the studio in Miami before Tim's album-release party, Brandy couldn't hide how ecstatic she was to enter the next phase in her career.

"What I'm doing on the album is a little bit different than what everybody knows me for," she said. "I'm rapping on the album. Timbaland endorsed that. He changed my name to Bran' Nu. He really gave me a shot to be different and be versatile. I can't thank him enough for that. This is a wonderful opportunity. I'm blessed to be here."

Brandy doesn't need a ghostwriter either — she authored her own bars for the songs "Meet in the Middle" and "The Symphony."

"I had a blast," she said. "I wrote my own verses. Anything I did, I wrote myself. It was a great experience. I got a chance to be another part of myself. He even allowed me to mix in the singing with the rapping. It feels good. It feels like this is what I'm supposed to do. This is a reinvention for me. I'm excited about it."

Brandy said she used to just spit for fun, but when Tim saw footage of her rapping on the Internet, he wanted to try her out in the studio.

"I was rapping as a hobby. It was something I did for my friends and just played around on ideas and stuff like that," she said. "Timbaland saw the video, 'cause I posted it on my YouTube. He called me. He was like, 'Yo, you have to do this. You have to come to the studio. Let's see how you sound.' So I went to the studio, and we did a smash. It was incredible. All I could think about was, 'I just wanna blow him away. I wanna make him proud, because I really wanna sign with Timbaland and spend the rest of my career making music with Tim.' It was an interesting process. Like I said, I'm excited. It's different from anything I've ever done. To be right by his side is amazing."

Timbaland Presents: Shock Value II dropped Tuesday. The album features appearances by Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake and others. Timbo's new single, "Say Something," has a guest appearance from another artist who can rap and sing: Drake.

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Source: MTV

Timbaland's 2nd Single (+more features)

Timbo's first single isn't even out yet and the first news about the second single are coming up.
As you all can see on the picture above, the (possible) second single is featuring Katy Perry. And as we know, this track should be far better than Tim's track feat. SoShy.


Here are some new confirmed and/or unconfirmed features for Shock value 2:

Jennifer Lopez
Shakira
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Brandy
The All-American Rejects

So, what do you think of the new features?

Brandy and MMG

When you look at that picture above...what do think? Brandy and the Mosley Music Group logo at the bottom right.

Let me explain to you what this is about:

Some time ago it was reported on several sites that Brandy was dropped from her label Epic Records because of low sales of her album "Human". She also left her management Roc Nation because of some differences. Such a talented artist with no label and management? not good.
And you also know that Brandy was in the studio with Timbaland for Shock Value 2. But aside from that, they are working a lot together recently.
That's why Timbaland seriously considers to sign Brandy to his label Mosley Music Group!

As usual, you heard it here first! ;)


What do you think of that?

Shock Value 2 features... [+ small bonus]

There is much talk about Shock Value 2 and the featured artists that will be on there. But who will be really on it? Read further if you want to find out more.

It should be clear that artists like Keri Hilson, D.O.E., Amar or Attitude will be featured. That was all said either on Twitter or some interviews. And of course, Jim Beanz will also be on it.
But here are some other artist that will (if the track makes the final cut) be on SV2.

• The first artist is ..... Justin Timberlake!! I guess we all assumed that he's on it but was confirmed nowhere. But now you have the confirmation.

• The second artist is ..... Brandy!! There was already a tweet that she was in the studio with Tim. But again, now you know it was for SV2.

• The third artist is ..... So Shy!! If you don't know her, then check her out on her myspace. She is signed to Mosley Music Group. It's time we'll finally hear some of her music she made with Timbo and Jim Beanz.

• The fourth artist is .... Usher!! Yeah, you're reading right, Usher. He will be a feature on SV2. Now listen to the last collaborations between these two ("Can U Get Wit It" [1994] & "You Make Me Wanna (Timbo Remix)"[1997]) and imagine what they can make over 12 years later!

As I said before, they will be on Shock Value 2 IF the tracks with these artists make the final cut.

And now the small bonus news for y'all! The release date for Shock Value 2 is intended to be end of 2009!
All these news^. You heard it first here, on TTB!