Timbaland Shock Value Ii (international Delux... Apr 2026

This album is a massive, globe-trotting experiment that shows at his most ambitious, even if the results are a bit of a mixed bag. Released in late 2009 , Shock Value II moves away from the hip-hop/R&B core of the first volume and dives headfirst into pop-rock and dance-pop territories.

The guest list is staggering. You have Justin Timberlake returning for the smooth "Carry Out," and Nelly Furtado on the catchy "Symphony," proving their chemistry with Timbaland is still his strongest asset.

The of Shock Value II is a fun, high-energy time capsule of late-2000s pop culture. It’s not as groundbreaking as his work with Missy Elliott or the first Shock Value , but it remains a fascinating look at a master producer trying to conquer every corner of the Billboard charts at once. Timbaland Shock Value II (International Delux...

Timbaland leans hard into rock influences with bands like The Fray , Jet , and Daughtry . While risky, tracks like "Say Something" (with Drake) successfully bridge the gap between soulful R&B and atmospheric pop.

Because the album tries to be everything to everyone—country-pop with Miley Cyrus , rock with Chad Kroeger , and club bangers with Keri Hilson —it can feel more like a compilation than a unified body of work. This album is a massive, globe-trotting experiment that

From a technical standpoint, the percussion and layering are as crisp as ever. The beat for "Morning After Dark" is a standout—dark, synth-heavy, and quintessentially "Timbaland." The Challenges

The version is particularly interesting because it pads the tracklist with even more global collaborations, highlighting Timbo’s desire to be a universal hitmaker. The Highlights You have Justin Timberlake returning for the smooth

By 2009, the "Shock Value" formula wasn't as surprising as it was in 2007. Some of the experiments feel like they are chasing trends (the heavy Auto-Tune and EDM influence) rather than setting them. Final Verdict