Reading lyrics and credits in the booklets or inserts of albums is something I’ve always enjoyed doing. Particularly with the credits, it’s cool to see who was involved in making a record I really like besides the people at the forefront. On quite a few occasions, this has led me to check out artists that I may not have otherwise come across if simply left to chance. Somewhat recently, that was the case with Danger Mouse, who produced the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s album The Getaway, prompting me to check out Danger Mouse’s solo work. Another great example of this kind of exploration for me is Timbaland.
Song: “Oh Timbaland”
Artist: Timbaland
Songwriter(s): Tim Mosley, Tim Clayton, Nina Simone
Album(s): Shock Value
Release Year(s): 2007
Song: “The Sweetest Taboo”
Artist: Sade
Songwriter(s): Sade Adu, Martin Ditcham
Album(s): The Sweetest Taboo (Single) / Promise (Full-length)
Release Year(s): 1985
I Wish You Would Hear Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jFrq03xPtVVOexYHZF1OW?si=bc9df95d2d854d