Clock Strikes

Timbaland & Magoo

About Clock Strikes

"Clock Strikes" is a hip hop song by hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo, released as the third single from their debut studio album, Welcome to Our World, on April 14, 1998. The track features rapper Mad Skillz. The single remix of the track uses a sample of theme tune to the hit television show Knight Rider. The song peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it their second top 40 hit on the chart after their debut single "Up Jumps da Boogie". It also peaked at on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.  


Year:
1997
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See, them other crews could not figure me
It's the Mag and double ooh, got that fat CD
Buck a crystal, hit a nigga with my club Willy
Fake MC's getting assed like they eatin' chili

Only way they seem to rap is if they got a Philly
Maybe I'm Nicole Brown 'cause you really kill me
Got away with hittin' me but you ain't O.J.
I'm 'bout to shake up the world like Cassius Clay

When I bumble, watch your back 'cause I sting like bee
This ain't the Wild Wild West and you ain't cool Moe Dee
Watch a movie, now, you think that you really Joe Pesci
You don't want beef with me, like a diaper I'm messy

I'm that laid back brother they call Timbaland
I drive a 850, sometimes a 3-2 Mazda van
You can catch me standin' in my be-boy stance
Or catch me at home watchin' 'Who's the Man?'

They call robber 'cause I pack much heat
Don't call me now, because they dig the way I speak
I'm like a genie because I've been trapped in a bottle
I've got more stunts, than that nigga Desperado

Come, follow a mad brother where'll there be no sun
Tomorrow you be sayin', when can we meet?
My office hours are nine to five
Ain't that right Maganoo, Maganoo? Right

When the clock strikes, half past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night
When the clock strikes, half past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night

Now gimme that and run with the
Party people, are you ready for Tim and Maganoo?
As we come, rum and Coke, won't you kick a verse two

Yo I'm 'bout to get it started like I'm Hammer then I farted
You retarded if you thinkin' Brandy really broken hearted
I departed doin' dirt, lookin' up your girl's skirt
Keep it Steve Martin style, bustin' loose like jerk

I get up like town, gimme, don't say no more
Got them scars on my face 'cause my health be poor
You Milli Vanilli, I'm Kurtis Blow like eighty-fo'
No, I don't want your girl, she be suckin' my big toe

You get death like row, I take a beanie then I jet
Peace to Tupac 'cause he was dope as it get
Twisted but you ain't Keith Sweat and shit got hot
Make a block then make a circle then I rock that spot

The rappin' Don, I make a dyke go straight
If you think I'm cute then you up too late
Make no mistake, I'm a question with no answer
Riddle me like the Joker get burnt like JoJo dancer

When the clock strikes, half past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night
When the clock strikes, half past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night

When the clock strikes, half past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night
When the clock strikes, half past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night

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Timbaland & Magoo

Timbaland & Magoo are a rap duo consisting of producer and rapper Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley and rapper Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, the duo first met when they were teenagers. They later paired up as a duo and released their debut album Welcome to Our World, spawning their highest-charting single "Up Jumps Da Boogie". They would release two more studio albums as a group, Indecent Proposal in 2001 and Under Construction, Part II in 2003. The latter was meant as a sequel to Missy Elliott's fourth album Under Construction. They later joined the Virginia-based supergroup the V.A. Playaz, with Missy Elliott, Skillz, Pharrell, Clipse and Fam-Lay. more »

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Written by: MELVIN BARCLIFF, GLEN LARSON, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, STUART PHILLIPS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Clock Strikes" is a song from Timbaland & Magoo's debut studio album, "Welcome to Our World," which released in 1997.
Chart Achievements
The song peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart, which indicates its commercial success.
Track Production
Grammy-winning artist Timbaland also produced this track himself, showcasing his multifaceted talents in the music industry.
Genre Classification
"Clock Strikes" is a hip-hop song, exhibiting the predominant style Timbaland and Magoo are best known for.
Lyric Style
The song is notable for its unconventional and creative lyrics. They do not adhere to a typical verse-chorus format and instead opt for a fluid, freestyle approach.
Musical Elements
The song's beat, produced by Timbaland, made extensive use of samples, which was a defining feature of his production style.
Rap Duos
Timbaland & Magoo, known for songs like "Clock Strikes," are considered one of the iconic rap duos of the late 90s.
Collaborations
"Clock Strikes" is the third track on their album, featuring guest vocals from rapper Mad Skillz, making it an important collaboration in the merging hip-hop scene of the 90s.
Genre Influence
"Clock Strikes" was influential in defining the hip-hop sound of the late 90s, with many artists citing Timbaland's production style as a major influence.
Relevance Over Time
Despite being over two decades old, "Clock Strikes" continues to have significant replay value and is included in several '90s hip-hop playlists.
Innovation
Timbaland's production on the song is lauded as innovative and ahead of its time, particularly given its unique use of layered rhythms and sonic textures.
Media Usage
The song was also used in the soundtrack of the video game "MTV Music Generator," which was released in 1999. This inclusion further expanded the song's audience and popularity.

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