Swizz Beatz & Timbaland open up about their favorite Verzuz performance, as well as one artist they’d like to give flowers to.
Among all of the turmoil that fell upon the world in 2020, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s joint venture Verzuz was the one thing that continued to bring enjoyment. Artists challenged one another to potential battles, all while the two legendary producers oversaw their creation with pride. Now, with Verzuz having recently hit the pause button on in-person match-ups, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland took a moment to catch up with Carlos Williams, revealing their favorite battle, the potential future line-up, and more.
When asked about their favorite performance, Timbaland took it upon himself to answer the question. “The best? I would say Beenie Man gave the best performance.” Swizz Beatz agreed, though the clip cut off before the pair could elaborate further. In another, Williams inquired as to whether or not they could divulge any potential details about the second season, namely the participants they’d like to see.
“I don’t have a wish list because we don’t force nothing on Verzuz,” explains Timbaland. “Everything comes to us. I want to show the world about love, slow-songs, that feel good music that touch your soul. I was thinking about Anita Baker, and I was like — man, we have to give Anita her flowers.”
From the sound of it, the pair have been enjoying the R&B match-ups, and don’t be surprised to see a few more of those throughout the second season of Verzuz. On that note, the Ashanti and Keyshia Cole’s Verzuz final battle date has been announced. The battle will finally happen on January, 21, 2020 at 8pm.