Timeless | ||
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Studio album by Sérgio Mendes | ||
Released | February 13, 2006 (UK) February 14, 2006 (U.S.) |
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Recorded | September 2004 – January 2006 | |
Genre | Samba, hip hop, neo soul, R&B, reggaeton | |
Length | 62:14 | |
Label |
Concord, will.i.am Music Group CCD-2263-2 |
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Producer | will.i.am, Sérgio Mendes | |
Singles from Timeless | ||
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Metacritic | 60/100 |
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Allmusic | |
Okayplayer | |
Rolling Stone |
Timeless is a collaborative album, recorded and released by Brazilian artist Sérgio Mendes, and produced by American rapper, songwriter and producer will.i.am. The album was released on February 13, 2006. The album features many neo soul and alternative hip hop guest artists, including John Legend, Q-Tip and Justin Timberlake. The album was produced entirely by will.i.am, and was released via Concord Records and the will.i.am Music Group. The album's lead single, "Mas Que Nada", was featured on commercials for both Joga Bonito and Nike Football, as well EA Sports' NBA Live 07 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup video games. Two further singles were released from the album: "That Heat", and "Yes Yes Y'all". The album reaches across styles, combining neo soul, bossa nova, samba, hip hop, and even flavors of reggaeton.