In general, whenever you hear that producer Timbaland was involved in a song, you can assume that it will include a good beat for tap dancers. He gives us a lot of rhythms to work with. That being said, this is the first in a two-part post where I highlight great tap dance music from album releases involving Timbaland.
The first is by Aaliyah who died tragically several years ago. Her final release is self-titled and includes good music for tap solos & group dances. I have also included links to a high quality Smooth jazz tribute to her.
Though most of the CD is upbeat, the standout tap song for me is a ballad. It’s called “I Care 4 U” and is perfect for expressing more subtle emotions through dance. Here is the jazz version that was created after her death.
Get the Smooth Jazz Tribute on iTunes