Timbaland Keeps True to His Word and Releases New Aaliyah Music

Back in August, hip-hop mega-producer Timbaland told us that he had unreleased Aaliyah music that he planned to share with the world.  Suggested Reading Post #3 6-18-2025 Post #2 6-18-2025 Post #1 6-16-2025 Video will return here when scrolled back into view To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web…

Back in August, hip-hop mega-producer Timbaland told us that he had unreleased Aaliyah music that he planned to share with the world. 

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He kept true to his word, and on Christmas Day he released a new track called “Shakin” that features himself and Babygirl. The song appears on his new mixtape, King Stays King.

“Aaliyah.. This is for you baby,” Timbaland tweeted.

https://twitter.com/Timbaland/status/680255760136278016

Aaliyah’s whispery and sultry signature voice laces the chorus, with Timbaland’s ad-libs backing her up, as always.

Rest in peace, Aaliyah.

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