Timbaland is Fresh off the release of Michael Jackson’s posthumous album Xscape and is already talking new music. The super producer his gearing up for a project of his own after executively producing the late pop star’s new LP.

In an interview with Revolt Timbaland expressed his excitement for his upcoming solo album Opera Noir, even going as far as to compare it to a classic album from the richest man in hip-hop, Dr. Dre.

"I finally made my Chronic," said Timbaland who expressed that his new work helped him find himself.

When asked about the central theme of the album, Tim said, "It's a culture thing. It's the truth. It's just about life in general. My life. My personal life, and I found myself as an artist and human being and as a man. I found who I am."

[via Revolt]

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