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Producer, rapper Timbaland (born, Timothy Zachery Mosley) has signed to Roc Nation, according to posts on both Roc Nation and Jay-Z’s Life + Times site.
“Roc Nation Welcomes Timbaland To The Family,” reads the caption beneath a photo (above) of Jay-Z and Timbaland in a recording studio on the Life + Times site. The headline above the picture quotes a line from Jay-Z and Timbaland produced, “Hola Hovito”: “And I won’t surrender It With Beats. “Timbaland, an artist in his own right, is known for his production work with Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott and Ludacris among many others. It is unclear in what capacity he will work with Roc Nation, the multi-faceted record label, management company and publishing firm Jay-Z founded in 2008.
Jay-Z and Timbaland have a long history of collaboration: The two have worked together since 1998. Timbaland produced tracks on Jay-Z’s “Vol.2… Hard Knock LIfe,” “Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter,” and more. Most recently Timbaland and Jay-Z collaborated on Justin Timberlake’s comeback single “Suit & Tie.” via billboard.com
Guess whose performing at the Grammys…..
Grab your suit and tie. Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back to the Grammy Awards. The six-time Grammy winner is set to perform at the 55th annual ceremony next month.This marks the first time in four years that the pop superstar will grace the Grammy stage. He will perform material off his first album in seven years, The 20/20 Experience, due March 19.
Music’s biggest night will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10, at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. Previously announced performers include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert, The Black Keys, FUN., the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Carrie Underwood, Jack White, as well as Ed Sheeran, who will perform with Elton John. LL Cool J returns as host. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the weeks ahead. via rap-up.com
CRAZY IN LOVE……….. #NoBeyonce
Rihanna is the latest Rolling Stone cover star. In our new issue on stands Friday, January 31st, contributing editor Josh Eels accompanies the pop star around Los Angeles and visits her new Pacific Palisades mansion, where the 24-year-old opens up about her image, her seven-country Unapologetic promo tour and reconciliation with Chris Brown. “We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don’t want to lose that,” she says.
Stay tuned for more from the cover story. via rollingstone.com
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