Pharrell (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
It took Pharrell eight years to release a new CD after his 2006 solo debut “In My Mind,” but that’s only because he was so busy cranking out hits for others – producing tracks for the likes of Britney Spears, Jay Z, Nelly, Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dog and Justin Timberlake.
To those wondering if the Pharrell magic works on himself, know that he can easily ring it home on his own at the top of the pop charts. In fact, his new album “Girl” didn’t waste time to do that, buzzing off quickly to No. 1 with the feel-good hit, “Happy.” It cranked out another chart-topper with mean grooves, “Marilyn Monroe.”
The seven-time Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and producer’s latest is all about snappy beats. Just check out the track called “Gush” while you cross-reference it with the album cover featuring supermodel types in bathrobes.
The former high school marching band drummer lays down the grooves for Justin Timberlake to project his funky, inner Michael Jackson on “Brand New.” Pharrell’s “Get Lucky” jam partner (guitarist) Nile Rogers will also approve of the inherent funk on “Hunter,” with its pulsating ‘70s bass lines.
The fun romp doesn’t end there. Pharrell decks out the party number “Come Get It Bae,” which somewhat calls “Blurred Lines” to mind. Kicking it back a bit with Alicia Keys, he drops the reggae/R&B tune “Know Who You Are,” then drives it home with the chill “It Girl.”
He can sure deliver hits left, right and in between; build a multimillion-dollar entertainment empire and design a fashion line even. That mountie hat has to go at some point but, make no mistake, girl, Pharrell is the man.
Audio Junkie: Pharrell lays down the funk
Source: Mb.com.ph (August 30, 2014 at 02:10PM)
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