Curious Case of Pharrell Williams

[JustCKing]

Pharrell is one of the most creative artists out there. He can write, produce, and is a pretty competent rapper. Over the past decade or so, he has blossomed into somewhat of a superstar.

All that said, why is it that he's all of a sudden the only member of The Neptunes?

Granted, Chad took a hiatus, which allowed Pharrell to become the face of The Neptunes, but this is a duo that spent the better part of decade being the most successful production duo this side of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. I get people not knowing Chad because he never had the spotlight. What' mind boggling is The Neptunes as a brand, name, or duo aren't even acknowledged anymore. Even when referencing music that BOTH Chad and Pharrell did, Pharrell is always the only one acknowledged. It's not like Chad was some side kick or just some random co-producer. The two of them were a team. All I'm saying is put some respekt on Chad and The Neptunes.

 

[Bugsmoran]

I'm pretty sure Pharrell doesn't need Chad

 

[Colilluminati]

Chad produced some classics for Kenna after him and Pharrell broke up . There was no hiatus

 

[JustCKing]

I'm pretty sure Pharrell doesn't need Chad

Didn't say that he did. He and Chad created classic music for over a decade as The Neptunes, but only Pharrell is credited.

 

[☑︎#VoteDemocrat]

that super producer era

 

[JustCKing]

Chad produced some classics for Kenna after him and Pharrell broke up . There was no hiatus

There's an article where Chad specifically states he was taking a break to focus on family because he was being over worked.

 

[Colilluminati]

There's an article where Chad specifically states he was takong a break to focus on family because he was being over worked.

I don't care what he said . Dude kept producing . It was prolly music more personal to him , but he mos def kept going . He never stopped. He produced and was a dj .

 

[PhonZhi]

Couldve atleast put Chad name in the thread title too. Lol

 

[Lootpack]

All that said, why is it that he's all of a sudden the only member of The Neptunes?

Who is even saying this?

 

[Payso Dinero]

The only person that gets forgotten is Shay when N.e.r.d is brought up

 

[H. Selassie]

It's not an elaborate conspiracy. Everybody's not meant to be a "face".

 

[MoneyTron]

The only person that gets forgotten is Shay when N.e.r.d is brought up

Yup, he's still around though.

Chad just a really out of the way dude. He and Pharrell still cool though. They'll be on the new Timberlake album for sure.



DRAM gonna have the whole crew back.

 

[Mag149]

I'm pretty sure Pharrell doesn't need Chad

Your buggin listen to the neptunes before and after chad, when Chad was there the beats were much more melodic and the instrument choices were more varied. When it was just Pharrell the beats turned into more percussion based, because he was a drummer mainly, (but he's still nice on the keys) and you heard heavier bass lines. You heard a lot of those melodies with their N.E.R.D. Albums where they all were back again, seeing sounds is still one of my favorite albums.

 

[JustCKing]

Who is even saying this?

Most anything in refernce to The Neptunes in the past few years at least even in regard to early Neptunes work.

 

[newworldafro]

Pharrell is the face of all things Neptunes, N.E.R.D. related...Chad is a multimillionaire doing what he does. What eas he going to do start rapping? Singing? He plays his position...and I'm sure he's good.

Plus Pharrell never fails to mention him in any interview about his start. Everybody is good....unless you want to showcase some music he has produced solo.

You could have at least tagged "Chad Hugo" or put his name in the title if you want to put some respek on his name.