Legendary Producer Timbaland Expands Into Graphic Novels and TV Industry
Timbaland Collaborates with Audio Up Media and Neon Empire
According to an exclusive report by Deadline, music powerhouse Timbaland is venturing into the realm of graphic novels and television. Being the innovative brain behind classics like JAY-Z’s ”Big Pimpin’” and Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds album, Timbaland will collaborate with Jared Gutstadt, the founder and CEO of Audio Up Media and graphic novel, Neon Empire.
Timbaland’s Multiple Roles in Neon Empire
The report reveals that Timbaland will serve dual roles on this project. He will not only co-produce the graphic novel’s soundtrack but also take on the role of an executive producer for the TV adaptation of Neon Empire.
Country-Hip-Hop Fusion Soundtrack in the Works
Timbaland and Gutstadt plan to feature several country and hip-hop artists in the soundtrack, which Timbaland will write and co-produce. The artist roster includes Bezz Believe, Colt Graves, and Clayton Johnson. An original track from the Beatclub ecosystem, a Timbaland-founded music creator platform, will also be featured in the graphic novel accessible via QR codes.
In a statement, Timbaland expressed his enthusiasm for the innovative fusion of music and storytelling. He said, “This is innovative storytelling and music at its most disruptive. Jared and I think the same and have done lots of great work with one another. New lanes like graphic novels create new laneways for music discovery and stars of the future.”
Neon Empire’s Hick-Hop Narrative
Neon Empire tells the story of a fictional “hick-hop” star named Kountry Boi who experiences an underdog’s journey from poverty to fame while dealing with his troubling past. It’s a hick-hop saga involving a criminal enterprise set in Nashville.
While there is still no exact release date for Neon Empire, both industry insiders and fans are eagerly awaiting the unique project’s premiere.
DPH Hot Take
In our DPH Hot Take, we find the interweaving of music, graphic novels, and television in Timbaland’s venture innovative. It’s a lateral expansion of his talents and influence beyond traditional music industry boundaries, showcasing his commitment to continuous innovation. The inclusion of QR codes for music in the graphic novel breaks new ground, making this project a promising vanguard in uncharted territory for the pop culture industry. Timbaland’s pursuit of novel ways of entertainment illustrates the shape of things to come, blurring the boundaries of creativity and culture. This venture could be a game-changer for other creators in the field.