''Timeless'' is a collaborative album, recorded and released by Brazilian artist

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, and produced by American rapper, songwriter and producer

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. The album was released in the UK on February 13, 2006 and in the US on February 14. The album features many

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and alternative hip hop guest artists, including

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, Q-Tip and Justin Timberlake. The album was produced entirely by

, and was released via

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and the

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. The album's lead single, " Mas que Nada", was featured on commercials for both Joga Bonito and Nike Football, as well

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' ''

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'' and '' 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany'' video games. Two further singles were released from the album: "That Heat", and "Yes Yes Y'all". The album reaches across styles, combining neo soul, bossa nova, samba, hip hop, and even flavors of

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Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Timeless (Sergio Mendes album) 2006 albums Albums produced by will.i.am Albums produced by Sérgio Mendes Sérgio Mendes albums Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album