In a recent interview with HardKnockTV, N.E.R.D.’s Pharrell talked about the trio’s relationship with tour mate and frequent Neptunes collaborator Lupe Fiasco. During the interview, Skateboard P explained that they would be thrilled to work with the Chicago emcee on an extended projected, hinting that such a collaboration may not be too far from the truth.
“We just want to come through with the real attention to detail and nostalgia,” he explained. “We want to make real collector’s items [of our] albums…Lupe [Fiasco] is our brother, period. If there was…a fourth member of N.E.R.D., it would probably be Lupe. That’s not to say that that wouldn’t happen, by the way…I’d be honored to do an N.E.R.D. album with Lupe.”
Pharrell also explained his philosophy when it comes to working with artists. He said that he likes to allow artists the room to to function autonomously, but that that he also doesn’t only provide help to those signed to his Star Trak imprint. He said that like his work with the Clipse – and now, Pusha T in his solo career – he wants to aid artists in creating good music, regardless of ownership.
“Certain times with certain artists, I just let them go and do them, and anyway I can help and assist them I can,” he said. “Like the Clipse: they’ve been on their on for like two albums now, and now Pusha [T]…went solo from the Clipse…[and now] he’s over there at G.O.O.D. Music with Kanye [West], so he’s doing some interesting things as well and I’m helping him there. I am interested in growing talent; it doesn’t always have to be on my farm. I would just like the world to be speckled with good music for everybody to listen to…it’s not always about ownership. It’s about contributing to the greater scheme of things.”
The full video can be seen below.
Is Pharrell smoking dippers? He said a few weeks ago that Game was the most underrated rapper, now this. Lupe is WAY better off financially and musically staying far away from him. That super group looks great on paper but the songs released were ass cheeks for the most part but maybe one.
agreed, but not with calling them a “super group.”
Pharrell has a perfect philosophy on music, its not always about the ownership, as long as its good.
Yeah man, that was a great quote. I was glad to hear him say that. He seems to have it figured out.
co-sign.. imagine how great of a situation hip-hop would be in if everyone thought this way..
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if lupe joined, that would be amazing. i would love that, hes a fantastic lyrisist. in my opinion lupe is one of the greatest ever, and nerd have reputation of quality
imagine how great of a situation hip-hop would be in if everyone thought this way..(helping out artists regardless of labels) only a pipe dream though, most rap cars are only doin somethin if it benifts them…
*most rap cats (not cars..smh)
One of lupe’s best songs ever “…and he gets the girl” (off of the Fahrenheit 1/15 pt. 2 mixtape) was to a NERD song.
i agree
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I really hope Lupe doesn’t join. I’m a fan of both, but N.E.R.D is perfect just the way it is.
i completely agree. i mean itd be cool if the collaborated on a few projects, but i dont think Lupe joining N.E.R.D. would be a good move at all. How often do you hear people talking about how hot NE.R.D. is, or how good their best song is…never. Lupe is way above them, although they are good. Lupe needs to keep going, get Lasers out, get Food ad Liquor 2 out, and keep on his grind
Who gives a fuck about NERD
Gay ass niggas.
CRS is the same shit, without these two behind him and with Kanye.
Lupe Fiasco as a fourth member of N*E*R*D? What happened to that Rhea chick being the first female singer of the group and fourth member of N*E*R*D? Did that not work for them or not? Pharrell has been trying so hard to get this group further off the ground for some reason…It’s a great group but maybe he feels the group hasn’t been the same since their debut album “In Search of…” Don’t know why he continues to stay so eager about adding new members to the group…Seems like he’s looking for that Star Trak spaceship lift off for N*E*R*D and still hasn’t gotten it yet…
NOOO!!! DON’T DO IT!!! That Is How Conflict Starts Between Group Members.
PHARRELL NEEDS ALL THE HELP HE CAN GET AFTER LISTENING TO HIS SONG WITH T.I
NOO!! That would just be a waste of time, Lupe is way too good for NERD. NERD is aight, but I want Lupe to spend his time on Lasers nd F&L2….. these need to be perfect!
Personally, I don’t really care for NERD’s music. I don’t like Pharrell’s falsetto and most of their music is just meh to me. Not to say that they don’t have talent. I really do like a lot of Pharrell’s production. But NERD’s musical style is just not my thing.
Lupe on the other hand is Fire!
Lupe is that artist that you listen to because of beats and hooks, while acting like his intelligent lyrics matter.
He should do duets with Cormega under the name of BFWC (boring flows with content)