Under Construction, Part II
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Under Construction, Part II is the third and final studio album released by
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Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [5] |
Blender | [6] |
Robert Christgau | A−[7] |
Rolling Stone | [8] |
AllMusic editor John Bush found that "there aren't quite enough guest features or catchy hooks to make this a must-purchase for most rap fans, but Timbaland always has a few tricks up his sleeve." He remarked that "aside from Missy and Bubba Sparxxx, Timba's actually the best rapper on display, much improved from his previous solo shots or his infrequent rhymes on other artists' records. Magoo is still an unimaginative, pint-sized Snoop Dogg."[5] Ben Sisario from Blender felt that "for the most part, the grooves ride low and easy, like a next-generation G-funk transplanted to the Virginia coastline: Call it V-funk [...] But Timbaland can't rest that easy, and just beneath the languid surface is effortlessly brilliant innovation in every direction."[6]
Robert Christgau wrote: "Good thing the two rappers have less personality combined than any of their 10-cameo-artists-in-16-tracks, because personality would distract from the beats, which with Timbo means what it says – no mainstream DJ relies so heavily on rhythm instruments per se. His sweetener of choice is chants."[7] In a negative review, Rolling Stone's Jon Caramanica called Under Construction, Part II the "duo's third and weakest collaborative album." He remarked that "Tim's normally dazzling beats dodder along harmlessly, proof that he's looking over his shoulder when he should be hunching over his studio equipment."[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | |
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1. | "Straight Outta Virginia" (Intro) | Brandy) |
| Timbaland | 3:57 |
11. | "Hold On" (featuring Wyclef Jean) |
| Timbaland | 5:04 | |
12. | "Insane" (featuring Candice "Gg" Nelson) |
| Timbaland | 4:31 | |
13. | "Throwback" |
| Timbaland | 3:45 | |
14. | "Kold Kutz" |
| Timbaland | 4:23 | |
15. | "I Got Luv 4 Ya" |
| Heavy D | 4:07 | |
16. | "Naughty Eye II (Hips)" (featuring Beenie Man) |
| Timbaland | 3:32 | |
Total length: | 62:49 |
Sample credits
- "Cop That Shit" contains re-sung elements from "I Know You Got Soul," written by E. Barrier and W. Griffin, and "Paper Thin," as written by L. Moorer and F. Byrd.
- "Indian Flute" contains an uncredited sample of "Curura" by Toto la Momposina.
- "Hold On" contains an uncredited sample of "Breaking Glass" by Geri Halliwell.
Charts
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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Canadian R&B Albums ( Nielsen SoundScan)[9]
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26 |
French Albums ( SNEP)[10]
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108 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[11] | 75 |
US Billboard 200[12] | 50 |
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- ^ Legaspi, Althea (20 August 2021). "Stream Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ a b https://www.allmusic.com/album/r657983
- ^ a b Sisario, Ben. "Review". Blender. Archived from the original on 2004-10-27. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ a b Christgau, Robert. "Timbaland & Magoo". Robert Christgau.
- ^ a b Caramanica, Jon. "Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "R&B : Top 50". Jam!. November 30, 2003. Archived from the original on December 9, 2003. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Timbaland & Magoo – Under Construction Part II". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- Phononet GmbH. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "Timbaland & Magoo Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2022.