Pharrell Williams

Friday, October 31, 2014

Robin Thicke & Pharrell Lose First Fight Against Marvin Gaye’s Family

Robin Thicke
 
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ legal battle with Marvin Gaye’s family over “Blurred Lines” has escalated. According to Billboard, a California judge has ruled in favor of Gaye’s family and scheduled a trial for February 10, 2015.
 
The ruling states that Gaye’s family has made a sufficient showing that elements of Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” may be substantially similar to the soul singer’s 1977 classic, “Got to Give It Up.”
 
In September, Thicke and Williams sued Gaye’s family in an effort to prevent future legal action against them over the song. The preemptive move was in response to claims by Gaye’s family that “Blurred Lines” is a knock-off and threats of legal action.
 
Billboard writes:
 
“The judge points to genuine issues of material fact existing as to the substantial similarity of signature phrases, hooks, bass lines, keyboard chords, harmonic structures and vocal melodies of the two songs. The judge also writes that the Gaye family has offered sufficient evidence to create triable issues about whether their 11-note signature phrase, four-note hook, four-bar bass line, 16-bar harmonic structure and four-note vocal melody are protectable expressions.”
 
“Blurred Lines” was the best-selling digital single of 2013 and is currently the second best-selling digital single of all time, behind The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling.” While copyright lawsuits in the music industry are common, this particular case could turn out to be one of the biggest trials ever over alleged song theft.
 
Do you think “Blurred Lines” is a knock-off of “Got to Give it Up”? Listen below:
 

 

 
Related: LMFAO Responds to Rick Ross Lawsuit

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Snoop Dogg Signs with Pharrell’s Label

Snoop Dogg & Pharrell
 
Last month, we posted a video of Snoop Dogg teasing an unreleased track produced by Pharrell (see below). Now, Billboard has reported that Snoop has signed with Skateboard P’s label, i am OTHER, which makes sense given that he’s producing the dogg’s upcoming album.
 
With classic collaborations such as “Beautiful,” “Let’s Get Blown,” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot” under their belts, Snoop’s new album has a pretty good chance of being amazing. And according to i am OTHER’s Instagram account, the album will also feature appearances from soul legends Stevie Wonder and Charlie Wilson.
 

 
Here’s a video of Pharrell talking with Power 106 about Snoop’s album:
 

 
Related: Snoop Dogg Calls DJ Mustard and YG the ‘New Pioneers’ of West Coast Hip-Hop

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i am OTHER, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg,
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Pharrell Drops Video for Daft Punk Collab ‘Gust of Wind’


 
Pharrell’s highly-acclaimed Daft Punk collaboration “Gust of Wind” has finally received visuals. The video shows Skateboard P in a serene forest setting surrounded by mysterious female dancers and singing Daft Punk helmets that resemble spaceships.
 
Download: Pharrell ft. Daft Punk – Gust of Wind
 
Related: Snoop Dogg Teases Unreleased Track with Pharrell

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Daft Punk, Music Video, Pharrell Williams,
Saturday, September 6, 2014

Snoop Dogg Teases Unreleased Track with Pharrell

Snoop Dogg & Pharrell
 
With two timeless hits under their belt (“Beautiful” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot”), it’s safe to say Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams have serious chemistry.
 
Which brings us to one of the dopest videos we’ve watched this week: a short clip of the Doggfather playing an unreleased collaboration between him and the Grammy-winner. The audio only lasts for about 40 seconds but it’s enough to make us want to hear more.
 
Snoop didn’t reveal when the track will drop but Pharrell told Los Angeles’ Power 106 in June that he’s putting the finishing touches on Snoop’s album, which he said is “better than his.”
 

 
Related: Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It’s Hot – Tall Boys Twerk Remix

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Major Lazer ft. Pharrell Williams – Aerosol Can [Music Video]


 
Major Lazer has released a creative music video for their single with Pharrell, “Aerosol Can.” The track was the most downloaded on DJcity in February and is part of Major Lazer’s “Apocalypse Soon” EP.
 
Related: Major Lazer Previews New EP feat. Pharrell & Sean Paul

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Major Lazer, Music Video, Pharrell Williams,
Monday, March 31, 2014

Exclusive: Pharrell – Happy – Play-N-Skillz Trap Remix

Play-N-Skillz
 
Texas’ Play-N-Skillz have unleashed a trap remix of Pharrell’s hit single, “Happy.”
 
Earlier this month the Grammy-winning production duo dropped a twerk remix with Eric D-Lux and Scott Summers of Ludacris’ classic, “Move B#tch.” The remix became the 12th most-downloaded track on DJcity in March.
 

 
Download: Pharrell – Happy – Play-N-Skillz Trap Remix

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