that he is the "beat master!" I first bought this album back in '98 after I heard "Here We Come" on the airwaves. I hate to say it, but it's been sitting on my shelf for the past two years. Recently, something made me pull it out and listen to it. I was surprised at how good it was. Timbaland may not be much of a lyricist, but he is one hell of a producer! Once you think about it, you can't really have a hardcore flow over one of his beats; it's just too much. Tim's lyrics fit his beats perfectly. This is why this cd stays in my changer more than any other. Cop this if you ain't got it! (krunkest songs-#3,4,6,7,9,12)