Posts Tagged ‘Pharrell’

Pharrell Interviews Usher for ‘Artist TLK’ Series

Posted on May 21st, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

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Amongst his many ventures and positions, Pharrell Williams also has an online interview series titled ‘Artist TLK’ (standing for Talk), in which he himself interviews other prolific artists.

For his latest episode, the Neptunes hitmaker sits down with none other than Usher Raymond. During their intimate chat, the two friends exchange an honest convo about Usher’s beginnings in the church, meeting L.A. Reid and Diddy, the audition and first song he sang for L.A. (Boyz II Men’s “End Of The Road”), the importance of keeping R&B ballads alive, mentoring Justin Bieber, if he regrets doing something as an artist, his secret of success and much more.

Then Pharrell introduces his protégée, Leah LaBelle, and they discuss the intuition that artists and producers must have to make great music. When you have some free time, check out the must-have interview below:

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New Music: Pharrell – Happy

Posted on May 21st, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

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Pharrell has been on a roll with his return to music. Following his hot collabo with Robin Thicke on “Blurred Lines,” and buzzing single “Get Lucky” with Daft Punk, the platinum hitmaker drops the new song “Happy.” The feel-good record, which will easily have you clapping along, is one of three original songs he contributed to the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack. He once again produced the whole soundtrack to the animated film with composer Heitor Pereira.

Pharrell has also recorded a collaboration with CeeLo Green called “Scream” for the sequel to the 2010 film. The soundtrack hits stores June 18, while the movie arrives July 3.

Get into the groovy track below:

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Robin Thicke & Pharrell Perform “Blurred Lines” on Ellen

Posted on May 17th, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

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Following their hot performance on “The Voice,” Robin Thicke and Pharrell paid a visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Thursday to perform “Blurred Lines.” While T.I. didn’t make the trip, the soulful singer and platinum hitmaker delivered the title track off Thicke’s upcoming album as the crowd clapped and two-stepped along. The fellas hit the aisles to dance along with the studio audience, before talking briefly with Ellen about working together.

After their appearance on “The Voice,” the song shot to No. 1 on iTunes and is currently No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. Robin’s album Blurred Lines is due this summer, while a new single “4 the Rest of My Life” is scheduled to hit iTunes on May 28.

Watch their groovy performance below:

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Robin Thicke, Pharrell & T.I. Perform “Blurred Lines” on ‘The Voice’

Posted on May 15th, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

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Robin Thicke brought his funky, snappy single “Blurred Lines” to life on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ on Tuesday night. The soulful crooner suited up and hit the stage with Pharrell and T.I. to perform the single for the first time live.

Robin sweated it out, as Skateboard P danced around the stage, adding his adlibs and animated energy. T.I. had everyone dancin with his retro two step, as some sexy ladies pranced around the stage in similar style to the fun-filled music video.

If you missed it live, peep the performance below:

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Pharrell Performs “Get Lucky” at HTC Party in Brooklyn

Posted on April 20th, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

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Pharrell had BK rockin as he performed “Get Lucky,” his collaboration with Daft Punk, for the first time during the HTC One launch at Brooklyn’s House of Vans on Friday night. He did the record not once, but three times as the crowd cheered and sang along.

“Man these guys that made this record, they’re like so far beyond their time. I’m honored to know those guys, those robots,” said Pharrell of the French electro duo. “We just have a lot of incredible history together. So when they called me over the summer, I just remembered thinking one thing…Try to get lucky, right?”

The disco-funk track has already rocketed to No. 1 on iTunes in over 40 countries. It marks the first single off Daft Punk’s upcoming album Random Access Memories, due May 21. Watch the full performance clip below:

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New Music: Daft Punk feat. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers – “Get Lucky”

Posted on April 17th, 2013 by J.W. in MUSIC |

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Pharrell is back!! Even if it’s only one song, but we’ll take it! During SNL this past Saturday, Daft Punk and the hitmaker teased their brand new collaboration “Get Lucky” with a minute long teaser. Not really knowing what I was seeing, it had me mad hype.

The funky, disco style tune, which also features the legendary Nile Rodgers, is the first single from the French DJs/Producers upcoming album Random Access Memories, which is due out May 21.

This is the perfect tune for the perfect weather we are having in NYC right now. Take a listen below and we hope you get lucky!

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Kelly Rowland Defends Beyoncé’s “Bow Down” and Confirms Duet With Pharrell

Posted on April 1st, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

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Kelly Rowland is standing by her Destiny’s Child sister side. During an interview with Big Tigger on V103 this past weekend in Atlanta, the R&B chanteuse defended Beyoncé, saying she has every right to express herself however she’d like. Addressing any controversy or negative comments over Beyonce’s new buzz song “Bow Down” / “I Been On.” As we assumed, Rowland confirmed that both songs really just scratch the surface of what is to come.

“I’ve heard pieces of what she’s done. She’s heard things that I’ve recorded and I just think it scratches the surface to everything else. I think it’s a great record (“Bow Down”). It’s her expression. I think, as an artist, you can express yourself however you want to and I just can’t wait for everybody to hear the rest of the record. It is insane,” Rowland said.

The “Kisses Down Low” singer is close to wrapping up her anticipated fourth album, Talk A Good Game, and she’s got some exciting new collaborations including a duet with Pharrell Williams.

“I’m actually in the process of wrapping it up this weekend. This is actually the last recording session I’ve got for this album, but I’m so excited. I’ve been in the studio with Dream. I’ve been in the studio with Harmony. I’ve been in the studio with Pharrell. I’ve been in the studio with Kevin Cossom, who is incredible. When I tell you, he is so incredible and I’m so happy I got the opportunity to work with him,” said Kelly.

She only teased the songs that she’s done with Pharrell, adding, “Pharrell got three and a duet. Oh my God.”

Peep the interview below:

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Video: Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell – “Blurred Lines” (Explicit Version)

Posted on March 26th, 2013 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

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Robin Thicke takes his hot, infectious new single “Blurred Lines” to whole other place with the new explicit version of the music video. The NSFW clip features more slick moves from Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell, but your eyes won’t be looking at any of them as the videos original 3 fashion models are now completely topless and prancing around the playful set. The fellas control their excitement as they rightfully enjoy their jobs. What a day at the office…

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