Tim Vocals

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Tim Vocals
Birth nameTimothy Hodge
Born1985 (age 38–39)
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, songwriter

Timothy Hodge (born October 17, 1985), better known by his stage name Tim Vocals, is an American recording artist, singer, rapper and songwriter.[1] He became an internet sensation in 2013, appearing in various a cappella freestyle videos, performing what would later be recognized as his signature "g-mixes".[2][3] Over the next year, he released three mixtapes: Live From Harlem, Timtationz, and Tim's Up, Hoes Down, which were critically acclaimed.[4][5][6] His musical style has been referred to as "gangsta R&B", blending elements of gangsta rap and contemporary R&B.[7] He has performed and collaborated with contemporary artists such as Nino Man, Chief Keef and Pusha T, among others, and has been featured and praised in articles and interviews by Rolling Stone magazine, Spin, Vibe, The Fader, Village Voice and New York Times.[8][9][10] In 2015, Tim signed with Next Records and released his debut LP "R.N.B." to critical acclaim.[11][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Future Brown - Future Brown". Discogs. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  2. ^ "Tim Vocals Live From Harlem Album Review". Rolling Stone. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  3. ^ "Watch Tim Vocals Turn Himself in to Police in 'Next' Video | SPIN". Spin. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  4. ^ Caramanica, Jon (2012-09-13). "Playlist, Jon Caramanica, Bucky Covington". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  5. ^ "New Mixtape: Tim Vocals 'Timtations'". Vibe. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  6. ^ "Tim Vocals- "Tim's Up **** Down" Mixtape Download links". IGN Boards. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  7. ^ "Q&A: Tim Vocals On Pickup Lines, Why Harlem Is New York City's Mecca, And Reworking "Marvins Room"". Village Voice. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  8. ^ "Tim Vocals f. Nino Man, "We Thuggin" MP3". The FADER. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  9. ^ "GEN F: Tim Vocals". The FADER. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  10. ^ "Pusha T Unveils New Adidas Sneaker, Previews 'King Push' Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  11. ^ "Harlem Singer Tim Vocals Put A Weed Friendly Twist To Drake's "Hotline Bling"". Vibe. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  12. ^ "Stream Tim Vocals 'RNB' Album". Vibe. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-15.