Pharrell listens to his own music a bit differently than the average person — especially his 2003 smash hit with Snoop Dogg, “Beautiful.”
Speaking to Kelefa Sanneh on CBS Sunday Morningto promote his Lego biopic Piece By Piece, the super-producer was elaborating on the “mixed feelings” that came with his early-aughts ubiquity as part of The Neptunes — particularly about his falsetto singing on the aforementioned Snoop track.
“I had a song called ‘Beautiful’ with Snoop, right?” Pharrell said to Sanneh. “Girls heard me singing that. I heard Mickey Mouse.”
“I swear to you, when you just get a moment and you just listen, you’ll never be able to unhear it again,” he continued. “But that’s what I hear.”
You can see the segment at around the five-minute mark below.
In other Pharrell news, Lupe Fiasco recently shared the history of the short-lived supergroup featuring the two of them and Kanye West, Child Rebel Soldier.
In an interview on Sway in the Morning on Friday (October 4), Lupe broke down what happened with the group’s 2007 debut single “Us Placers,” all the way up to his recent effort to take back the name this past summer.
When asked about CRS by Sway, Lupe made clear that he’s still on good terms with Ye and Pharrell, but said that “the fans feel betrayed” that the group didn’t put out any material beyond two singles and an appearance on N.E.R.D.’s “Everybody Nose” remix.
He jokingly lamented that “the two richest n-ggas in the group” were the reason it never continued. “P[‘]s eating caviar golden sandwiches, Ye is stitching up two different Rick Owens coats to wear in the shower. I’m trying to corral these two,” he laughed.
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That put Lupe in the frame of mind to tell the group’s whole history.
“There [was] a lot of fan momentum around it as a movement” following the release of “Us Placers,” he remembered. “We always talked about [the group, but] it kind of fell to the wayside… And then again, n-ggas get rich and crazy and shit goes left.”
But it turned out the crew’s small output of songs made an outsized impact on a new generation of creators.
“That whole time, it’s incubating with people like Tyler[, the Creator],” he said.
Pharrell Williams has a unique way of listening to his own music, especially when it comes to his 2003 hit “Beautiful” with Snoop Dogg. In a recent interview with Kelefa Sanneh on CBS Sunday Morning, Pharrell opened up about his mixed feelings regarding his early-aughts success as part of The Neptunes, particularly his falsetto singing on the popular track.
Pharrell’s Unique Perspective
Reflecting on his collaboration with Snoop Dogg, Pharrell shared, “I had a song called ‘Beautiful’ with Snoop, right? Girls heard me singing that. I heard Mickey Mouse.” He went on to explain how, upon closer listening, he could never unhear the resemblance to Mickey Mouse in his vocals.
You can watch the interview segment around the five-minute mark below:
Child Rebel Soldier: A Brief History
In other news, Lupe Fiasco recently delved into the history of the short-lived supergroup, Child Rebel Soldier, which included Pharrell, Kanye West, and himself. During an interview on Sway in the Morning, Lupe discussed the group’s debut single “Us Placers” in 2007 and their subsequent lack of material, leaving fans feeling betrayed.
Despite the group’s limited output, their impact resonated with a new generation of artists, as Lupe mentioned, “That whole time, it’s incubating with people like Tyler[, the Creator].”
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CRS: The Untold Story
Lupe shared insights into the group’s dynamics, humorously attributing the group’s disbandment to the extravagant lifestyles of its members. Despite the group’s short-lived existence, their music left a lasting impact on both fans and fellow artists.
Conclusion
Pharrell’s unique perspective on his music and the history of Child Rebel Soldier shed light on the complexities of the music industry and the creative process. Despite the challenges faced by artists, their work continues to inspire and influence future generations.
FAQs
Q: What is Pharrell’s approach to listening to his own music?
A: Pharrell has a unique way of listening to his own music, as he revealed in a recent interview that he hears unexpected resemblances, such as Mickey Mouse in his vocals.
Q: What is Child Rebel Soldier?
A: Child Rebel Soldier was a short-lived supergroup consisting of Pharrell, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco. They released a debut single in 2007 but failed to produce further material, leaving fans disappointed.
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