TIMBALAND
Shock Value (Interscope)

Tim's 1998 solo debut proved he's not the greatest rapping producer. But a slew of platinum plaques later, and Tim doesn't need his old MC partner Magoo anymore. On the gravel-voiced beatsmith's second album, friends Justin Timberlake, Fall Out Boy, and Elton John pick up the slack. Now that's music!

BEATS: 4/5
RHYMES: 3/5
(SHELF)LIFE: 4/5