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Watch the Video for Kid Cudi’s ‘Surfin” Ft. Pharrell

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Kid Cudi has released a psychedelic visual for his Pharrell Williams-produced single, “Surfin’.”

The video, which was self-directed, features cameos from A$AP Rocky, Jaden Smith, Hit-Boy, among others.

It comes just days after the Cleveland rapper reignited his beef with Drake while in rehab for depression.

Watch above and download the track on DJcity.

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Watch J Balvin’s ‘Safari’ Video Ft. Pharrell, BIA, and Sky

Safari

The video for J Balvin‘s latest single, “Safari,” is now available on YouTube. The visual had previously only been available on Apple Music.

The track, which was produced by Pharrell Williams and features rappers Bia and Sky, is currently number 21 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.

Watch above and download the song on DJcity.

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J Balvin Teams With Pharrell on New Single, ‘Safari’

J Balvin & Pharrell Williams

J Balvin & Pharrell Williams

It seems like everything Pharrell touches is dope, and J Balvin‘s new single “Safari” is no exception. The track, which premiered Apple’s Beats 1 last night, is a reggaeton heater featuring vocals and production from Pharrell, along with vocals from rising rappers Bia and Sky. It will appear on Balvin’s upcoming Energía album, which due out next week.

Stream the premiere below and grab the single on DJcity.

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Watch Pharrell’s Masterclass at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute

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Pharrell Williams hosted a rare masterclass at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music on Saturday, where he currently serves as artist-in-residence.
 
Joined by professors Bob Power and Jason King, Pharrell listened to students’ projects, offered constructive criticism, and discussed the creative process.
 
For those who don’t know, Power is best known for engineering A Tribe Called Quest’s sophomore album, The Low End Theory. He’s also worked with artists like The Roots, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and De La Soul.
 
Regardless of whether you’re a fan of the students’ music, Pharrell’s advice is valuable to anyone who produces, writes or performs music. The students also deserve credit for putting themselves out there and letting a master like Pharrell critique their work in front of their peers — and now the world.
 
Watch a half-hour clip of the class below.
 

 
Here’s a breakdown of the topics:
 
Pharrell discusses why he’s different — 2:00
Indie pop duo Cafuné — 7:00
Rapper Saba Jenga — 12:55
Folk singer Maggie Rogers — 18:15
How everyone possesses the ability to be unique — 26:00
Pharrell’s greatest achievement, according to Bob Power — 28:10
Students’ reactions to Pharrell’s feedback — 29:30
 
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Missy Elliott Drops New Single ‘WTF (Where They From)’


 
Missy Elliott is officially back. The rapper dropped her new single “WTF (Where They From)” this morning along with a video for it.
 
The club-friendly track, which was produced by Pharrell, marks Elliot’s first solo release since 2012 when she and Timbaland released “9th Inning” and “Triple Threat.” Elliott has since made a surprise appearance at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show and been featured on tracks including a remix of Jack Ü’s “Take U There.”
 
Watch the music video above and download the track on DJcity.
 
Related: Missy Elliot Remixes Jack U’s ‘Take U There’

Watch Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s ‘Blurred Lines’ Testimonies

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Video has surfaced of Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s depositions in their lawsuit with the Marvin Gaye estate.
 
The exclusive footage, which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, comes months after a judge ruled that Thicke and Pharrell ripped off Gaye’s “Got To Give It Up.” The two artists were ordered to pay $5.4 million to Gaye’s estate, which they are now appealing.
 
Watch Thicke and Pharrell’s candid responses below.
 


 
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