NORFOLK, Va. — Timbaland is in his hometown of Virginia Beach for "Timbaland Way Weekend" — a celebration with numerous events including his street dedication, a visit to Salem High and Middle, a mural unveiling and a stop by the Boys & Girls Club in the Landstown area.
The iconic hitmaker's itinerary also includes a concert at the NorVa, where he and local musicians will take the stage for "Timbaland and the Hitmakers Celebration" Saturday night.
Many of the artists participating in the concert tell News 3 the opportunity is both humbling and inspiring.
Ahead of the show, several of the performers expressed genuine excitement about the upcoming performances.
"It's unreal. I feel incredibly humbled and honored," one artist said," shared Louissa, performing artist.
Each performer is ready to showcase their unique talents and hopes the community will come out to support local music.
"It's definitely necessary so that they can see, explained performing artist Intalek. "And even for the older generation that again we grew up with. To see that we're continuing that conversation of what music looks like in Hampton Roads."
The musicians emphasized the collaborative spirit among local artists, viewing each other as family rather than competition.
"We're all pursuing the same goal. Different perspective but in the same respective," shared Amir Driver, performing artist and owner of Made in Norfolk. " When we connect it's like family and I'm sure it will be the same on Saturday when we all connect on stage Saturday night and thereafter."
Beyond entertainment, the artists hope their performances will inspire audience members to pursue their own dreams.
"Wherever you are in life right now. Understand that it's not far. Whatever your goal is whatever you aspire to do it's not far from you. You just have to start," expressed Gifted Hands, performing artist.
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