Tim's Bio: From the Motion Picture: Life From Da Bassment (Blackground, 1998) by Timbaland

Although not quite as strong as Aaliyah's One in a Million or Missy Elliot's Supa Dupa Fly, Tim's Bio stands as another highlight in the catalogue of Tim "Timbaland" Mosley.  His production is obviously top-notch and he provides an innovative sound that puts performers outside of their comfort zone.  Timbaland is one of the greatest producers of all-time, and this album is one of the many reasons why. 

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (Blackground, 1994) by Aaliyah

The controversy surrounding R.Kelly's marriage to Aaliyah seemed to overshadow the album itself.  However, the album is very good.  It blended hip hop and R&B very well.  And even if Mary held the title of the queen of hip hop soul, Aaliyah had the youthful attitude and swagger that provided her an identity all her own.  "Back and Forth" still holds up almost twenty years later and the title track still bangs too.  The video is bittersweet though.  It has Aaliyah, of course, and Proof.  Two artists whose lives were tragically cut short.  Fortunately, through music, they will never be forgotten and will always be appreciated.

One in a Million (Blackground, 1996) by Aaliyah

Timbaland is a genius and this album proved that he was ahead of his time.  "One in A Million" is one of my favorite records and "If Your Girl Knew" has a phenomenal beat.  Aaliyah is someone who left us too soon and her sophomore album was a proof that she was wise beyond her years.  In addition to Missy and Timbaland's work, Slick Rick and Treach provide great contributions as well.  And yet, no one outshines Aaliyah- as it should be.  There are very few albums that are all killer, no filler.  But this is one one of them.  And as far as Timbaland's production career, One in A Million and Missy Elliot's Supa Dupa Fly did for him what The Chronic and Doggystyle did for Dr. Dre a few years prior.