構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 01:02:49

Personnel: Timbaland (rap vocals, programming); Brandy, Wyclef Jean, Candice "Gg" Nelson, Beenie Man (vocals); Magoo, Bubba Sparxxx, Sebastian, Missy Elliott, Attitude, Frank Lee White (rap vocals); Bill Pettaway, Kevin "Phantom" Rudolf (guitar); Hannon Lane, Steven "Lenky" Marsden (keyboards); Baker Boyz (vinyl scratches); Raje Shwari (background vocals). Recorded at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, Florida. Personnel: Timbaland (rap vocals, programming); Brandy, Wyclef Jean, Candice "Gg" Nelson, Beenie Man (vocals); Magoo, Bubba Sparxxx, Sebastian, Missy Elliott, Attitude, Frank Lee White (rap vocals); Bill Pettaway, Kevin "Phantom" Rudolf (guitar); Hannon Lane, Steven "Lenky" Marsden (keyboards); Baker Boyz (vinyl scratches); Raje Shwari (background vocals). Recorded at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, Florida. In the five years prior to 2003, few people had as much of an impact on the direction of hip-hop as Virginia-born producer Timbaland. In late 2002, he crafted a masterpiece with Missy Elliott's UNDER CONSTRUCTION, featuring fresh takes on the trademark swirling and frenetic beats that graced many of the more engaging rap records of the previous years. A sequel of sorts, UNDER CONSTRUCTION PART II officially pairs Timbaland with his frequent partner, the distinct-voiced Magoo, but, predictably, a number of stars also come out (including Wyclef Jean, Brandy, and Beenie Man), even though the show is truly stolen by the beats. A dead-on satire of NWA, "Straight Outta Virginia" opens up the affair, and the record is drenched in the history of hip-hop; within the first five minutes, references to classics from the Sugarhill Gang and Special Ed sneak in. Missy adds an intro to the party on "Cop That Sh**," and Timbaland's voice twin, Bubba Sparxxx, lends a hand to the party track "Shenanigans." Timbaland & Magoo are pitch-perfect vocal foils, and when combined with the former's production acumen and guest stars, the result is UNDER CONSTRUCTION PART II, a satisfying and intelligent hip-hop record.

録音 | ステレオ (Studio)