JAY-Z and Pharrell Williams have joined forces for a new Neptunes-produced song called “Entrepreneur,” which coincides with Pharrell’s new TIME cover package, “The New American Revolution.”
According to TIME, the issue features conversations with Angela Davis, Tyler, The Creator, Naomi Osaka, Geoffrey Canada and others about “the systemic inequalities that Black people have faced throughout United States’ history, and how a more equitable future might be achieved across policy, medicine, culture, sports and education.”
As Pharrell explained, “Entrepreneur” expounds on some of those themes.
“The intention for a song was all about how tough it is to be an entrepreneur in our country to begin with,” he said. “Especially as someone of color, there’s a lot of systemic disadvantages and purposeful blockages. How can you get a fire started, or even the hope of an ember to start a fire, when you’re starting at disadvantages with regards to health care, education, and representation?”
He added, “The song is trying to communicate that when we stick together, treat each other better and welcome each other, there’s more money and more opportunity for everyone.”
The “Happy” singer believes economic empowerment is the “key” to making improvements in communities across the United States.
“When you have successful beehive-type communities where you can circulate money within your community, it makes a huge difference,” he added. “They keep saying the American Dream is about the house and picket fence, the wife and two kids. Come on–let’s be honest. It’s always boiled down to money and an opportunity.”
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Meanwhile, Hov stresses the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses in his verse, rapping, “Black Twitter, what’s that? When Jack [Dorsey, Twitter CEO] gets paid, do you? For every one Gucci, support two FUBU’s.”
In a January interview with Clash, Neptunes producer Chad Hugo mentioned they’d been working with Jay.
“I’m focusing on The Neptunes stuff, getting back on The Neptunes grind,” he said. “We’re doing a couple of things. There’s a video game soundtrack that’s in the works right now that I can’t speak about … We just did some work with Miley Cyrus, JAY-Z, Blink 182, Lil Uzi Vert, Brandy, Ray-J, Snoh Alegra, G-Eazy.”
Update: “Entrepreneur” is now on all digital streaming platforms. Check out the full video above.
No surprise …I was expecting Jay Z to drop something. Anytime Nas drops a project, there come Jay with a surprise project. Dude can’t seem to let it go.
Is he not supposed to or something? Beef has been squashed years ago. Rather believe Jay is past trying to shine on home slice.
jay z already did shine on nas. He won the battle.
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This has to be a running joke between him and Nas.
As soon as Nas drops with hitboy this is announced. lol Typical.
Lmao Oh shit, how dare Jay! Can’t release a song, album, or anything dealing with music when Nasir Jones is about to drop something!!!! Jay should know better. Still trying to get in King nasir’s way. What a fool. Ha, thats how y’all mofos be looking (sounding) mayne. Lighten up playa.
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Jay and Pharrel are the Kings of L for choosing Nas album release date for the release of their project. I’ve personally lost all respect for Jay as an artist, businessman and an individual. Their act contradicts their rhetoric. Tomorrow the day belongs to Nas and King’s Disease and there’s nothing else after that. I won’t buy, listen or stream “Entreprenuer” and I encourage all progressive hip-hop heads to do the same. I wish Jay and Pharrel well.
man, I wish nas was with me instead or my mother.
Jay a sucker for this for sure.
I remember when I used to get amped about a Neptunes joint…
Jay who ?? Are we talkin about the husband of Beyonce and the overrated rapper who collaborates with every artist of each hip hop era to stay relevant ? Well no thank you.
jay z here like a boss to save the day. Nas lost.
Gay z the dick sucking lips still mad at Nas over ether….king Nas forever…
I saw someone make a good point, that jigga always comes out when Nas drops. This is noticeable.
Both Pharell and JZ went to Epstein Island aka Pedo Island! Check the flight logs! #DraintheSwamp
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I heard that some people don’t like this song and music video but some of these are the same who like Drake’s song and music videos and say that he is talking about empowerment and other stuff. Hypocrisy