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{{cquote|''We watched and studied their career so much, we thought producers had to be self contained and do everything from writing the joints to playing every instrument. We have been fortunate to work with some of the best. One of the lessons we learned from Dallas, L.A. Reid, and Jimmy and Terry is that those producers always defined what a radio hit is and what constitutes an album track, and they encouraged us to always experiment, but create our signature sound.''<ref name="Open Labs">{{cite web |url=http://www.openlabs.com/tim-and-bob.html |title=Tim & Bob |publisher=Open Labs |date= |accessdate=2008-10-02}}</ref>}} |
{{cquote|''We watched and studied their career so much, we thought producers had to be self contained and do everything from writing the joints to playing every instrument. We have been fortunate to work with some of the best. One of the lessons we learned from Dallas, L.A. Reid, and Jimmy and Terry is that those producers always defined what a radio hit is and what constitutes an album track, and they encouraged us to always experiment, but create our signature sound.''<ref name="Open Labs">{{cite web |url=http://www.openlabs.com/tim-and-bob.html |title=Tim & Bob |publisher=Open Labs |date= |accessdate=2008-10-02}}</ref>}} |
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Upon becoming a household name in the music industry, the team knew if time to move out on their own. Soon after departing Dallas Austin; they relocated to [[Los Angeles]] and were signed to the now defunct [[DreamWorks |
Upon becoming a household name in the music industry, the team knew if time to move out on their own. Soon after departing Dallas Austin; they relocated to [[Los Angeles]] and were signed to the now defunct [[DreamWorks Records]], instantly scoring number one hits with [[Jon. B]] (“They Don't Know"), and [[Tamia]] (“So Into U"). Tim & Bob would also become instrumental for getting the rock group [[Papa Roach]] signed to DreamWorks. |
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Tim & Bob (Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson) aka. Funktwons, are a Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop/R&B production group from Peoria, Illinois,
Biography
Growing up in rural Peoria, Illinois, Tim was raised on R&B through his father's band and was heavily influenced by pop radio, while Bob's deep roots in the church brought a wealth of gospel music to the duo.[1] They initially got their start in a recording studio in Detroit, and from there moved to Atlanta, where they eventually went to work for producer Dallas Austin. Upon signing with Austin's publishing company the duo began working with artists TLC, 112 (whom they discovered) and Monica.[2] Their signature sound and production style initially helped the duo establish themselves in the music industry. During this time the two would also garner two Grammy Awards, including one in 1995 for Best R&B Album for Boyz II Men's II and one in 1996 for Best R&B Album for TLC's CrazySexyCool. Upon winning consecutive Best R&B Album Grammy's, Tim & Bob would continue to produce, simultaneously working on soundtracks, including Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Players Club, Poetic Justice," Wild Wild West, and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps[2]
They were subsequently brought in by legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to work on some of their current projects. Tim & Bob credit Jam and Lewis for recognizing their potential and helping them define their production style,
We watched and studied their career so much, we thought producers had to be self contained and do everything from writing the joints to playing every instrument. We have been fortunate to work with some of the best. One of the lessons we learned from Dallas, L.A. Reid, and Jimmy and Terry is that those producers always defined what a radio hit is and what constitutes an album track, and they encouraged us to always experiment, but create our signature sound.[2]
Upon becoming a household name in the music industry, the team knew if time to move out on their own. Soon after departing Dallas Austin; they relocated to Los Angeles and were signed to the now defunct DreamWorks Records, instantly scoring number one hits with Jon. B (“They Don't Know"), and Tamia (“So Into U"). Tim & Bob would also become instrumental for getting the rock group Papa Roach signed to DreamWorks.
- ^ "Tim and Bob". BMI Music World. 2000-08-31. Retrieved 2008-10-01.
- ^ a b c "Tim & Bob". Open Labs. Retrieved 2008-10-02.