N.E.R.D. |
A production duo comprising Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, the Neptunes have fast become the pre-eminent hit-making force in hip-hop. Known for their eclectic, club-ready singles, their contagious beats have backed major hits by the likes of Jay-Z ("I Just Wanna Love U"), Noreaga ("Superthug"), and Mystikal ("Shake Ya Ass"). Working with longtime friend Shay, they formed N*E*R*D in 2001, which resulted in the exceptional LP In Search Of. A highly musical, genre-blending affair, the release merges their usual jumpy beatscapes with soulful singing, thick pop melodies, and psychedelic sonic trickery. The Neptunes prove to be more than mere taste-makers; they're immensely talented musicians with an unlimited future in the game. As the group N.E.R.D., (which includes longtime friend Shay), they've released the genre-bending LPs In Search Of... and Fly Or Die. |
