Before he liberates unreleased Aaliyah music, Timbaland is sharing new music of his own. The super-producer spreads some sunshine on a new single entitled “Smile,” a duet with his Mosley Music Group signee V. Bozeman. Over a soulful instrumental, Timbo and V exchange love notes and turn frowns to smiles.

“I know that we gon’ make it when I see you smile,” they sing on the uplifting track.

Timbo is working on his first album in nearly six years, Opera Noir, and will also return as music producer for the second season of “Empire,” which premieres Sept. 23 on Fox.