Ginuwine - So Anxious

What this video is

Released in mid-1999 at the commercial peak of Timbaland's production dominance, 'So Anxious' represents a pivotal moment in late-90s hip-hop soul — a subgenre defined by the fusion of R&B vocal performance with hip-hop rhythmic architecture. Produced entirely by Timbaland and written by Static Major and Digital Black, the track showcases a slow, tension-building arrangement that departed from the kinetic energy of…

Why it matters

As the third and commercially most successful single from 100% Ginuwine — peaking at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart — 'So Anxious' represents a defining artifact of late-90s Timbaland-era R&B. The song's slow-burn balladry and the video's intimate visual…

The director

American film, TV, and music video director from Baltimore, Maryland. Attended Foothill College, Los Altos, studying mass communication. Directed his debut music video in 1991 ('Doo Doo Brown', 2 Hyped Brothers & A Dog). Founded Robot Film Company c. 2000.…