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Pharrell x BKRW.COM Interview
Original at theneptunes.org
• Fri, Jan 29
By Mika BKRW.COM Digital Magazine have the exclusive chance to seat down with american true artist and designer Pharrell Williams, in Paris. For the presentation of his new design project The Tank Chair with Emmanuel Perrotin. *n-e-r-d.skyrock.com *bkrw.com
Lupe Fiasco Hopes Collabo With Kanye West, Pharrell Is 'Coming Soon'
Original at mtv.com
• Tue, Jan 26
On Monday, Fiasco appeared on Green Lantern's Invasion Radio on Sirius XM and confirmed that he just turned over the completed Lasers material to his label, Atlantic Records. (No release date has been set yet.) He also revealed that the long-delayed CRS collaboration, featuring himself...
Pharrell Urges New Acts To Chase Ad Agencies
Original at theneptunes.org
• Tue, Jan 26
By Mika Hip-hop star Pharrell Williams has said new acts should be chasing advertising agencies rather than looking for record deals. Producer Williams, who fronts the band N.E.R.D., said budding stars should strike music publishing deals to ensure they get paid whenever their music is used. Speak...
Pharrell Wants To Collaborate With Alber Elbaz’s Lanvin Campaign
Original at theneptunes.org
• Tue, Jan 26
By Mika When Pharrell Williams was backstage at the Lanvin menswear show this weekend, he told designer Alber Elbaz that he wanted to design luggage for the label or star in one of its campaigns. Pharrell Williams is such a big fan of Lanvin, he wants to work for the brand. Backstage after Sunday’s me...
Pharrell Williams, Sting, Dave Matthews & Vince Gill – I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles Cover)
Original at theneptunes.org
• Mon, Jan 18
By Mika Pharrell Williams on drums, Sting on bass, Dave Matthews on rythym guitar and Vince Gill on lead guitar, this performance right here, that is what I have been searching for IN YEARS, here is it finally !!! Pharrell, Sting, Vince Gill & Dave Matthews Pharrell & Dave Matthews Pharr...
The Source’s Top 30 Power Players In Hip-Hop Culture
Original at theneptunes.org
• Wed, Dec 30
As one-half of super production team The Neptunes and the frontman of the Hip-Rock trio N.E.R.D., Virginia native Pharrell Williams is a man of many talents, and businesses. 2008 was a good year for the Star Trak label owner, who clocked in at #7 on Forbes’ Hip-Hop’s Cash Kings list at $20 millio...
Interview Magazine’s 20 Most Beautiful People Of Decade, Pharrell #15
Original at theneptunes.org
• Wed, Dec 30
At number 15, we find Pharrell Williams, a singer, songwriter and producer that is as versatile as he is brimming with talent. “At a certain point in 2003, almost half of the songs (43%) being played on American radio was produced by The Neptunes. Of this, the decade of the super-producer, Ph...
Decade in pop: The triumphant return of the uberproducers - Press-Register - al.com
Original at The Huntsville Times
• Sat, Dec 26
Press-Register - al.com (blog) Decade in pop: The triumphant return of the uberproducers Press-Register - al.com (blog) Some of most prominent producers: Timbaland, Ryan Tedder, Mutt Lange, the Neptunes and Pharrell Williams, Flood, Butch Vig, Danger Mouse, Kanye West, Diplo, ...
Eminem named artist of decade on US charts
Original at China Daily
• Sun, Dec 20
Reuters Directly below Timbaland at No. 2 on the list (viewable in full at Billboard.biz) is Pharrell Williams, one-half of the production duo the Neptunes. Reuters all 38 news articles »
Justin Timberlake Collaborates With The Game For R.E.D. Album
Original at mtv.com
• Mon, Dec 14
It's gonna be classic,' rapper says of track produced by Pharrell Williams. By Shaheem Reid Justin Timberlake Photo: MTV News Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Justin Timberlake Related Artists Justin Timberlake The Game Pharrell Williams
Reinventing electronica
Original at Philippine Star
• Sat, Nov 28
Half the tracks are produced by Pharrell Williams and the Neptunes, and that makes those numbers have a strong R&B, even Mariah, feel to them. ...
CD review: Shakira is hungry like the wolf - The Star-Ledger
Original at NJ.com
• Fri, Nov 20
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com CD review: Shakira is hungry like the wolf The Star-Ledger - NJ.com But the most notable collaborators on this album are Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (also known as the Neptunes), who add propulsive eclectro-pop beats to ... and more »
Recap Jay-Z at Frank Erwin Center
Original at A.V. Club
• Wed, Nov 11
The far more impish Pharrell Williams (who got his own chance to shine earlier in NERD) brought a considerably sexier, lighter touch to his duet on “So ... Live review: Jay-Z at Erwin CenterAustin 360 all 2 news articles »
Pharrell Williams’ ‘Despicable Me’ (Update)
Original at theneptunes.org
• Sat, Nov 7
By Mika Update: November 8th Here is the second trailer of ‘Despicable Me‘ with more music. Despicable Me Trailer 2 Update: July 15th Pharrell worked with Hans ZImmer on the 2010 computer-animated 3-D feature film “Despicable Me” OST from Universal Pictures which is due July 9th 2010. You can get...
Jay-Z's 'So Ambitious' Is 'Ferocious,' Pharrell Williams SaysOriginal at mtv.com
• Wed, Sep 16
The Neptunes' Pharrell Williams said he and the legendary rapper wanted to speak to kids on their collaboration "So Ambitious." The standout number targets adults who attempt to limit the dreams of young'uns. As a result, their deliveries are tinged with an edge, because the duo drew from...
Pharrell, Mark Ronson To Remix Kings ...
Original at HipHopDX
• Wed, Aug 26
LIVENEWS.com.au Pharrell, Mark Ronson To Remix Kings Of Leon Songs For Album Among those artists are two of Hip Hop's heralded producers - Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes and Mark Ronson. Ronson, who has recorded with Rhymefest, ... Kings Of Leon Remix Album, Live DVD ComingChartAttack
Memphis Bleek taps Jay-Z and Pharrell...
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Aug 21
Memphis Bleek taps Jay-Z and Pharrell for new release and super-producer Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes for an independent release by Mass Appeal Entertainment through Bleek's own Get Low Records. ... and more »
Shakira Says New Album She Wolf Is 'Very Electronic'Original at mtv.com
• Tue, Jul 21
Pharrell is along for the ride, as is 'Hips Don't Lie' partner Wyclef Jean. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Tim Kash Shakira Photo: MTV News Related Videos MTV News RAW: Shakira Related Artists Shakira Wyclef Jean Pharrell Williams
DATELESS PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Wed, Jun 10
UK The 36-year-old star recently admitted he spends most of his time in recording studios and has been working on new albums for Shakira, Usher, Rihanna and his own band NERD. Pharrell said: "Well, I have no social life, and it's kind of cool that way."
Pharrell Williams Makes Fun of Busta Rhymes [VIDEO]Original at pinboardblog.com
• Mon, Mar 30
• 1 related articles
By Speeakz This is such a dope video! Premo and Pharrell Williams talk about Busta Rhymes and N*E*R*D front man Pharrell shares a funny story about working with Rhymes on that track we just dropped (that I can’t stop listening to) “Show Your G-Stro”… Peace, Love & Pharrell x Premo x Busta
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WILLIAMS RANTS AT UNRULY AUDIENCE
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Sun, Mar 29
PR-inside.com) Hip-hop star PHARRELL WILLIAMS unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade at audience members of a concert on Saturday (28Mar09) after the show descended into chaos. The N.E.R.D singer/rapper was performing at the Emory University in Atlanta at the weekend when fans eager to get a gli...
PHARRELL WILLIAMS - WILLIAMS RANTS AT UNRULY AUDIENCE
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Sun, Mar 29
UK Hip-hop star PHARRELL WILLIAMS unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade at audience members of a concert on Saturday (28Mar09) after the show descended into chaos. The NERD singer/rapper was performing at the Emory University in Atlanta at the weekend when fans ...
Learn How To Rap And How to Become a Millionaire Along the Way, Essential KitOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Mar 4
By rss@youtube.com (simonagbaje) Keywords: how to rap rich rapper make money rapping hip hop 50cent 50 cent list wealthy become rhyme lil wayne t.i p.diddy notorious big jay Pharrell Williams Kanye West Timbaland Swizz Beatz Snoop Dogg Dr Dre Ludacris Eminem Akon Common Jermaine Dupri Lil Jon Outkast The Game Chamilliona...
Bootsy Collins Signs Global Agreement with EMI Music Publishing
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Tue, Feb 10
PR-inside.com) Legendary bassist, singer and songwriter Bootsy Collins has signed a long-term administration agreement with EMI Music Publishing, it was announced today. The extensive funk and R and B song catalog of the Cincinnati-based musician, who was inducted into the Rock'n'R...
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: Chad Hugo of the Neptunes & N*E*R*D
Original at vbtodc (WordPress)
• Sat, Feb 7
By vbtodc About Chad Hugo | Hugo, a Filipino American who is the son of a retired Navy officer, was born in the South Hampton Roads city of Portsmouth, grew up in nearby Virginia Beach, and met Williams in the seventh grade during a summer program for gifted students. The two began working together, mi...
Pharrell Pushes 'Bionic Yarn'
Original at Sixshot.com
• Mon, Dec 8
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com Pharrell Williams has reportedly joined forces with a New York based textile firm called Bionic Yarn to develop environmentally sustainable clothing. According to Women's Wear Daily, Bionic Yarn has been making clothing from recyclable bottles in the past two years. Williams is both a...
Podcast: Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved (Neptunes Remix) (Full)
Original at theneptunes.org
• Fri, Nov 28
By Mika Pharrell Williams and David Banner are among the big names joining pop group Maroon 5 for its upcoming remix album “Call & Response,” Swizz Beatz, ?uestlove, Just Blaze also join group’s ‘Call & Response’ project. Due Dec. 9 via A&M/Octone, the album also features new versio...
Podcast: Young Jeezy ft. Pharrell Williams “Rumor Has It”
Original at XXL
• Mon, Nov 24
By xxlstaff Jeezy drops a hit on his spare time with this Pharrell-assisted leak...
SOHH Exlusive: Akon, T-Pain, Jim Jones And Others Talk Super Groups, Promise To Deliver Collabo Discs
Original at SOHH
• Sun, Nov 9
By Jesse Gissen From the hyped Lil' Wayne and Juelz Santana's connection, to the super group consisting of Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Lupe Fiasco, hip-hop is full of potential collabo projects that never materialize. In this exclusive, SOHH examines the complicated world...
Mike Skinner Shows Pharrell How To Keep The Fans Entertained
Original at theneptunes.org
• Tue, Aug 19
By mika In 2002, two astonishing debut albums were released on opposite sides of the Atlantic which, in similar ways, exquisitely captured the existential angst of a young male growing up in the suburban hinterland. One was N¤E¤R¤D’s In Search Of…, whose protagonist dreams of a better existenc...
50 Cent Knocks Jay-Z Off Top Of Forbes 'Hip-Hop Cash Kings' List
Original at mtv.com
• Mon, Aug 18
One of the busiest men in hip-hop, rapper/mega-producer (and Chris Cornell's new best friend) Timbaland, who is working on tracks for Jay-Z's next record, slid into #5 on $22 million, just ahead of another superstar performer/producer, Pharrell Williams, who banked $20 million than...
Pharrell Is 2# On The Frisky’s Top 5 Metrosexual Musicians
Original at theneptunes.org
• Mon, Jul 7
By mika thefrisky.com Some pop stars like to be seen and heard. They rock a mic and their look. So, in honor of the men who make “pretty boy” sound so good, here are The Frisky’s Top Five Metrosexual Musicians: 5. Andre 3000 What’s cooler then being cool? Being Andre 3000, a gentleman so stylish he makes...
Pharrell Williams can spot a NERD a mile off.
Original at Sunday People
• Sat, Jul 5
UK - The chancer told the star he was his biggest fan - but Pharrell didn't believe him so asked him to name NERD's new album. The "fan" didn't know so Pharrell ...
N¤E¤R¤D’s Remix Magazine Interview
Original at theneptunes.org
• Fri, Jun 13
By mika Not content with mere millions, the Billionaire Boys Club of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay aim higher, bringing N¤E¤R¤D back to its raw beginnings with buckets, synesthesia and a can of red bull. Pharrell Williams strolls into the lounge at Electric Lady studios, plops down his s...
N¤E¤R¤D Glow In The Dark Review (May)
Original at theneptunes.org
• Tue, May 27
By mika Finally, my favourite, N¤E¤R¤D took the stage with a live band, two sets of drums, Chad Hugo on the keyboard, and Shay and Pharrell Williams doing vocals. This is it, this is what I was waiting for, and it was exactly what I expected. There was so much energy, dancing, yelling, screaming, and e...
Hard Candy REVIEW, from ‘News Of The World’ uk
Original at requiem4adream (WordPress)
• Tue, Mar 11
By Jade Give It 2 Me is produced buy The Neptunes-aka Chad Hugo and R&B singer Pharrell Williams, who co-writes half of the album. It’sa sensational mix of classic Madonna pop with darker, 100mph hip-hop beats. It’s infectious and single good ...
Hard Candy Review - from UK News Of The World
Original at madge-tribe (Blogspot)
• Sun, Mar 9
By Sylar Give It 2 Me is produced buy The Neptunes-aka Chad Hugo and R&B singer Pharrell Williams, who co-writes half of the album. It's a sensational mix of classic Madonna pop with darker, 100mph hip-hop beats. It's infectious and single good ...
Music Review: Kelis - The Hits - Blogcritics.org
Original at blogcritics.org
• Sat, Mar 8
Music Review: Kelis - The Hits Blogcritics.org, OH - Mar 8, 2008 In hindsight, one would expect a single, let alone an album, produced by the Neptunes (Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams) to chart well, ...
Album Review | Cassius - 15 Again
Original at Toe Taps and Spastic Claps
• Wed, Feb 27
By Sanita One of the songs even features Pharrell Williams from NERD and is probably the best track off the album. The song is called Eye Water and covers environmental issues which wouldn’t be expected from an electronic album, but Pharrell’s ...
Pharrell tires of gilded BlackBerry, targets iPhone next
Original at Engadget Mobile
• Thu, Dec 13
By Chris Ziegler Remember Pharrell Williams' solid gold BlackBerry 8700? Well, it turns out there's this little problem with coating your electronics in gold: they become obsolete long before the gold does. No worries, though; when you're Pharrell, exchanging that ancient piece of RIM kit for somethi...
Jimmy Page Stokes Zep Tour Rumors, EMI Tricks Radiohead Fans, Madonna Rumored to Be Working With Kanye
Original at Rolling Stone
• Tue, Nov 13
By Daniel Kreps What’s a Tuesday without a Led Zeppelin reunion tour rumor? This week, it’s Jimmy Page once again adding fuel to the fan flames, telling Guitar World, “It’s a bit silly not to because there is such massive demand.” Regarding the band’s lone December 10th concert, “It’s a bit selfish to do ju...
Chester French Is The FutureOriginal at arjanwrites music
• Thu, Oct 25
By Arjan Writes Genre-defying duo Chester French was courted by the crème de la crème of the music industry earlier this year. After meeting with people like Kanye West and Jermaine Dupri, the recent Harvard graduates decided to sign with Star Trak that was founded by musical partners Pharrell Williams...
Jessica Simpson Is 'In Control'; Plus Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell, Kanye West, 50 Cent, G-Unit, Mariah Carey & More, In For The Record
Original at mtv.com
• Thu, Oct 18
While he was at it, Pharrell also championed an entirely different musical act — Swedish garage-rockers the Hives, who he teamed with for their November 13 release, The Black and White Album. "Those are my guys," he said. "[They're] fun, they're smart, they have a great image, they love mus...
Pharrell to Produce Reality TV Show
Original at PopEater Music Blog
• Fri, Sep 28
By Kim Davis The multifaceted Pharrell Williams and the Neptunes, have made an indelible mark in the world of music production. Crafting hits like Nelly's 'Hot in Herre' have won the duo three Grammys. Now, Pharrell is looking ...
Microsoft's Gala UK H3 Launch Party
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Sep 18
Pre orders for "Halo 3" have soared past 1.25 million globally as the world holds its breath and awaits the launch of the title in Europe on September 26th 2007. Microsoft also revealed that production of the game disc itself has reached 81 per second as it gears up for what is expected to be the...
Is Pharrell Tryin’ To Hit This??
Original at Bossip
• Sun, Sep 9
By NecoleBitchie Pharrell Williams was seen kickin’ it to Rihanna at the Samsung Private Dinner Party in Vegas last night. It looks like Skateboard P was trying to put Rihanna up on the “f*ckin for tracks” game. Hopefully Rihanna wasn’t frontin’. ...
Pharrell Williams Inspired Concert For Diana - FemaleFirst.co.uk
Original at FemaleFirst.co.uk
• Wed, Aug 1
Pharrell Williams Inspired Concert For Diana UK - I'm not gonna take credit for it." Pharrell Williams is one half of production due The Neptunes. With his partner Chad Hugo he produces hip-hop and R&B music.
Live Earth Update
Original at MTV.uk
• Thu, Jul 5
By thomast Among those now able to play on the beach are Pharrell Williams and Macy Gray. The Star newspaper today says that Justin Timberlake will not appear at the London leg of Live Earth despite being in the country. Rumours said he’d come on with producer Timbaland during Madonna or Duran Duran’s p...
Pharrell To Headline Copacabana Live Earth
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Wed, Jun 27
PHARRELL WILLIAMS has been confirmed as the headline act at next month's (Jul07) Live Earth concert in Brazil, performing in front of an estimated one
Pharrell, Robin Thicke celebrate each other in NYC
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Fri, Apr 6
By Leah Greenblatt Markedly not present: Cristal champagne. Jay-Z continues to boycott the luxury brand, ever since its company director made public remarks disparaging the hip-hop community. Instead, he drank from bottles of Ace of Spades, which reportedly retails for something between $750 and $1,00...