Rihanna is finally assuring her fans that 2020 will be that year she’ll be releasing new music. The Fenty CEO recently revealed that she is back in the studio and is working with The Neptunes. On Thursday night, Rihanna shared an image of a soundboard in her Instagram stories that said The Neptunes and wrote […]
Mase isn’t the only celebrity coming forward about not being compensated fairly from a major record label. In an interview with The Guardian, singer Kelis Rogers (most notably known as the electric singer from Harlem named Kelis) opens up about her contract with super-producer Pharrell Williams and his partner Chad Hugo who together are The […]
The 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame class was historic for a number of reasons for the Hip Hop culture: Missy Elliott was the third rapper, and the first femcee to be apart of the prestigious imprint. The diverse 2020 class has been announced and it includes Mariah Carey, Pharrell and The Neptunes, Chad Hugo, Eurythmics, […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God’s Son, in 2002. This may be Nas’ most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his bout with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z at its height, Nas catered his lyricism to […]
The Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees are in and there a few acts holing it down for Hip Hop and R&B. The 2020 nominees include Outkast, the Neptunes, Eurythmics, R.E.M., Patti Smith, the Isley Brothers, Vince Gill, Journey, Beach Boys’ Mike Love, and more. Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Steve Miller, Motown legend William “Mickey” Stevenson, […]
Hip-Hop and R&B are once again represented in the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Isley Brothers, Outkast, and The Neptunes among the 24 nominees. The Associated Press reports of the 24 nominees, six spots will be granted into the Hall of Fame. The Induction & Awards Gala is on June 11. Eligibility […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God’s Son, in 2002. This may be Nas’ most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his bout with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z at its height, Nas catered his lyricism to […]
Pharrell Williams released his single “Frontin’” featuring JAY-Z in 2003, way back when he was still one half of The Neptunes. The record became a huge hit, peaking at No. 5 on Billboard and helped propel his solo career. Although “Frontin” was a major milestone for the multi-hyphenated artist, he revealed that he originally recorded […]
The Thorton Brothers dropped their first full-length studio release on this date in 2002. 12 years ago, Terrence and Gene Thorton aka Pusha T and Malice put out Lord Willin’, The Clipse’s debut album that helped them solidify their spots within honorable mention of some of the best lyricists in the game. Produced exclusively by […]
It has been 17 years since the debut album from N.E.R.D.’s. The group consisting of super-producer group, The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) along with their hometown friend, Shay team up to give fans electric rap and roll. The Neptunes have produced some of Hip-Hop and R&B’s biggest hits. Those hits include over twenty-four […]
If you thought the Star Trak x BBC capsule that we saw last week was fire, wait until you see what BBC London just brought back from the early N.E.R.D days! Take a look at the video below real quick and you may peep it: Advertisement Yes, we’re talking about Pharrell’s classic yellow trucker hat […]
It’s been 15 years since the release of the debut album The Listening from the North Carolina trio Little Brother blessed the scene. The record dropped to much critical acclaim and fanfare as a return to the style of Hip-Hop that Pete Rock, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul made popular. That’s actually […]
Today, (Jan. 26.) Justin Timberlake released the third single for his upcoming Man of The Woods album titled “Say Something”. True to frequent collaborator Danja’s words, Timberlake looks to be stepping in more of a country direction, with “Say Something” featuring more of the genre’s vibe. In fact, the track features Chris Stapelton, who is one of […]
In 2002, Justin Timberlake and The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) made pop magic with the release of Timberlake’s solo debut; Justified. Although fans of Timberlake rejoiced upon hearing the news that the iconic production duo would be creating tunes for Timberlake’s upcoming fifth album Man in the Woods, Timberlake addressed why the collaboration between he and […]
On this date in 2001,the self-proclaimed “King Of The South”, rapper/actor T.I. released his first album entitled ‘I’m Serious’. Produced by several behind the boards legends including ATL’s DJ Toomp, Jazze Pha, Lil Jon, The Neptunes and few others, with features from Pharrell, Bone Crusher, Too Short, Pastor Troy and many other South and West […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, the seemingly ageless producer, singer, rapper, author, designer, creative director and label head Pharrell Williams was born 43 years ago. His music has touched the hearts and minds of literally billions of people, his humanitarian efforts have helped toward preserving the planet for the next generation to enjoy, […]
If you felt nostalgic when Chris Brown released “She Ain’t You,” a remix to the 1992 hit “Right Here,” then you’ll get all the feels as we recognize SWV (Sisters With Voices) during Women’s History Month. It was 1991 when group members Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” Johnson and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons sent their demo along with […]
The Thorton Brothers dropped their first full length studio release on this date in 2002 12 years ago, Terrence and Gene Thorton aka Pusha T and Malice put out ‘Lord Willin’, The Clipse‘s debut album that helped them solidify their spots within honorable mention of some of the best lyricists in the game. Produced exclusively […]
Monster Collaboration Here is a solid quality radio rip of Usher’s new single “She Came To Give It To You” featuing everyone’s favorite hard spitting bad bish Nicki MInaj & the man who pretty much can do no wrong, Pharrell. The track sounds like it is also produced by Skateboard P/The Neptunes and has a […]
2014 is looking good for Mr. Thornton Pusha T‘s last album, My Name Is My Name, was named The Source‘s 2014 Album Of The Year, debuted at #4 on Billboard & was hailed as the one of the more complete and thorough bodies of rap work in quite some time, but he isn’t merely sitting […]