In 2009, Timbaland told MTV he had been done with Hip Hop a long time ago, and it would be in his best interest to cash in from what he called the “Desperate Housewives” demographic. He caught hell from many readers via DX’s comment section, but a look at the charts over the last five years proves he was not only successful, but he also took a few friends along with him.
Billboard magazine reports Timbaland has had the most Top 40 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2005. His run includes number-one singles with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, in addition to producing numerous Top 40 hits for the likes of Drake, Katy Perry, Keri Hilson and One Republic. All told, Timbaland has 25 Top 40 hits during the last five years.
Longtime The-Dream collaborators Stargate are second with 22 Top 40 Billboard Hot 100 placements, including the Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” and “So Sick” by Ne-Yo.
Lukaz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, whose most notable Hip Hop contribution is Flo Rida’s “Right Round” is tied for third place with Nathan Chapman. Both producers have 21 Top 40 placements to their credit over the last five years.
Finally, former Jim Crow member Polow Da Don and Timbaland protege Danjahandz round out the top five with 18 Top 40 Hot 100 songs since 2005.
When asked for his reasons for focusing on Pop in 2009, Timbaland said, “My fanbase is mostly women and they are from all cultures. So it’s not a person who loves mostly hip-hop. It’s a person who loves everything besides hip-hop.” For better or worse, over the last five years, the numbers have backed up his statements.
Timmy Tha Best Producer Ever
Its king Timbo. Wat else u expect??
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Don’t quit so soon, finish the year then slowly fade out.
Cant know one fuck with VA talent.Timbo is a beast wit the beats!!!!!!!
Coming from someone who favors Premo, Pete Rock, Dilla, etc. over Timbo, I can definitely agree with that statement. I’ve always liked Timbaland’s beats since One in a Million. He’s got a lot of unique beats.
757 to 804.VA is the SHHHHHIIIITTT.
All the haters can ‘dust’ themselves off and “Try Again…Try Again (ummm hmmm) — Aaliyah”
Going once, going twice, three times…. SOLD!!! Congrats Timbo you belong to the publishers and labels!
Timbo is not only one of the best producers in music, he is also extremely smart!! I mean, he hit the nail on the head!! He knew where the money will be!! But, you can also tell that he loves doing music of all genres. That is part of what makes him great! SALUTE!!
timbaland is the best producer slash what ever else he may do he do the do wit his music coorinating point blank. YA DIGGA ME!
This guy just admitted to abandoning hip hop cause it doesn’t pay well enough. And all you so called “fans” of this music are giving him dap for it.
I’m not doubting dude’s talented, but fuck him and fuck all you praising him.
Damn dose timbo eat steroids for breakfest,
i get it …he had his most creative time end 90´ and nobody bought his albums
he´s basically doing what the black eyed peas did!if nobody appreciate your work ,do something else that will at least make U happy
F. it ! but i get it
i still like timbalands beats but my liking soured a bit when i learned lots of what i thought was his original keyboarding was really him ripping off scandinavian and middle eastern pop songs and not giving recognition, and focusing on women 16-29 is a very smart BUSINESS decision cause that demographic is the wealthiest group of conformist sheep next to senior citizens and the producers of the Fallout games can cater to them music wise lol