Williams could probably benefit from some of The Prince of Soul’s social consciousness, he’s but certainly got the effortless charisma down. Everything that reminds me how great Isaac Hayes was in his heyday is a good thing.), Pharrell is more intent on being the heir to Marvin Gaye. ![]() While plundering the Stax vaults has been the hot trend for a few years now (I’ll be honest: I am in no way shape or form over this trend yet. “Marilyn Monroe” marries neo-soul to retro film score, setting up a theme that continues throughout the album. The album kicks off with a retro string orgy courtesy of legendary film composer Hans Zimmer, who provides string arrangements throughout the album. He’s intent on continuing that winning-streak with the surprise release of his latest solo record GIRL. Williams delivered guest turns on the (sigh) tragically omni-present “Blurred Lines,” the lead on Daft Punk’s undeniable “Get Lucky,” and closing out with the retro soul single “Happy.” 2013 seemed like the year of Pharrell. But until this past summer, Pharrell’s gifts as an artist in his own right have been largely overlooked. His production turns on some of the biggest mainstream pop songs of the last 20 years, as part of The Neptunes, have earned him countless imitators. ![]() Pharrell Williams has spent basically half his life now as one of the most in-demand producers in the industry.
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