Release (Timbaland song)
"Release" | |
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Length | 3:25 |
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Producer(s) | Timbaland |
"Release" is a song performed by American producer and rapper
music."Release" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising the song's uptempo sound and unusual style. The song drew comparison to music by British electronic dance recording duo Basement Jaxx and to Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack", which Timbaland helped write and produce. Upon the release of Shock Value in the United States, "Release" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number ninety-one on the strength of paid digital downloads.
Background
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"Release" was written and produced by Timbaland, who co-wrote the song with
Composition
"Release" is an uptempo
Critical reception
Andy Kellman of
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Shock Value, released through Mosley Music Group, in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records.[11]
Recording and mixing
- Recorded at Thomas Crown Studios in Miami, Florida
- Mixing at Thomas Crown Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Personnel
- Songwriting – Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake, Craig Longmiles
- Production – Danja
- Recording, mixing and programming – Demacio "Demo" Castellón
- Recording (additional) – Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica
- Mixing (assistant) – Matty Green
- Pro Tools – Ron Taylor
- Guitar – Kevin Rudolf, Dan Warner
- Vocal production – Jim Beanz
- Bass – Dan Warner
- Drums and keyboards – Timbaland
- Background vocals – Jim Beanz, Keri Hilson
Charts
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 86 |
US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 91 |
Notes
References
- ^ "Vote for next single". Timbaland official website. Archived from the original on November 15, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2007.
- ^ Pitchfork Magazine. Pitchfork Media Inc. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ Allmusic Guide. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ a b Mayers, Norman. "Album Review: Timbaland - Shock Value | Prefix". Prefix Magazine. Prefix. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ a b Hyland, David. "Timbaland's 'Shock Value' Has Shockingly Limited Value". WESH Orlando. Orlando Hearst Television Inc. Retrieved 11 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Cinquemani, Sal. "Timbaland: Timbaland Presents: Shock Value". Slant Magazine. Slant Magazine. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Bainbridge, Luke (18 March 2007). "CD: Timbaland, Shock Value | Music". The Observer. London: Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Hoard, Christian. "Shock Value : Timbaland : Review : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Juon, Steve "Flash". "Timbaland :: Timbaland Presents Shock Value :: Blackground Records/Interscope". RapReviews. RapReviews. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Shock Value (inlay cover). Timbaland. Mosley Music Group, Blackground Records, Interscope Records. 2007.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Timbaland Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "Timbaland Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.