Virginia Beach will honor Timbaland with the disclosing of “Timbaland Way” throughout a weekend of occasions celebrating his legacy and hometown roots.

Timbaland is about to obtain the sort of homecoming solely a legend can encourage as Virginia Beach prepares to dedicate a road in his honor. The metropolis will unveil “Timbaland Way” throughout a multi-day tribute designed to highlight his profession, his roots and the inventive power of the 757.

According to organizers, the festivities gained’t simply be an indication unveiling. The weekend is full of college visits, group mixers bringing collectively artists and tech innovators, and occasions designed to encourage the subsequent wave of expertise from the area.

“Virginia Beach is rolling out the red carpet for its own hitmaking icon with the unveiling of Timbaland Way,” organizers mentioned in a press release. “Across one unforgettable weekend, the city will buzz with school visits, high-energy mixers uniting local creatives and tech visionaries, and inspiring moments that connect the past, present, and future of 757 talent. The celebration builds to a history-making celebration of Timbaland and Friends, cementing Timbaland’s legacy as both a global pioneer, unmatched innovator and a hometown hero.”

The “Timbaland and Friends” occasion will function the grand finale, bringing the super-producer’s chart-topping collaborators and local people collectively for what is anticipated to be a once-in-a-lifetime second in Virginia Beach historical past. The occasion takes place at The NorVa (@thenorva) on Saturday, October 18th at 7PM.

Born Timothy Mosley, Timbaland rose from his Virginia Beach beginnings to develop into one of the vital influential producers in Hip-Hop and pop. Known for his futuristic beats and genre-bending sound, he helped redefine music within the Nineties and 2000s. He labored with everybody from Missy Elliott and Aaliyah to Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z. His manufacturing fingerprints proceed to form international hits immediately. The honor is a testomony to his private achievements and his cultural imprint of the area that raised him.

More particulars on the complete schedule of occasions are anticipated within the coming weeks.

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