Although N.E.R.D. hasn’t put out an album since 2010’s Nothing, according to a comment co-founder Pharrell Williams made on his Beats 1 Radio Show #OTHERTone (along with HBO music executive Scott Vener), that’s about to change. As Williams was fielding fan’s questions from #ComplexCon in Long Beach last weekend, he was asked whether or not there would be a fifth N.E.R.D album, to which William’s responded, “[The] answer is yes. When it’s time.”
Since N.E.R.D. emerged in the early 2000s with Chad Hugo, Williams has catapulted to a level of fame that has lived up to the duo’s 2002 chart-topping single, “Rock Star” from its epic In Search Of…debut. As a prolific producer, coach on The Voice and omnipresent force in the entertainment industry, Pharrell has become a symbol of success.
Last month, Williams released two songs for the film Hidden Figures, “Runnin'” and “Surrender,” and joined Kid Cudi on “Surfin'” and “Frequency,” as well. As he continues to juggle a slew of other projects, hopefully N.E.R.D.’s new album is on the top of the to-do list.
How is that response the equivalent of the headline???
Where is the rest of the interview where Pharrell says they are working on the 5th N*E*R*D album?
That 1st album is a classic,”provider”(2001 version) is the shit. People slept on N.E.R.D.,the neptunes persona pretty much overshadowed them. Different vibe no doubt
This is perfect becuz Nothing was their best album. The horn arrangements are very mature musically. Everyone looks at In Search Of…which is mindblowing, but I think their last album finally showcased their true ability to compose music, instead of just sequencing it.
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Their 1st album was a classic, came out when I was in High School. I used to listen to that CD falling asleep