Timothy Zachery Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythmic style. Entertainment Weekly noted in 2007 that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him." He has received four Grammy Awards from 22 nominations.

Timbaland's first major production credit was on Ginuwine's 1996 album *Ginuwine...