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New Lego Movie Based on Pharrell Williams’s Life From Focus Features Set To Hit Theaters

January 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The next LEGO movie is thinking outside the box. Piece By Piece is coming to theaters and will be inspired by Pharrell Williams’s life. Sounds interesting …

The film is a Focus Features piece, no pun intended, and will be helmed by Director Morgan Neville, an Academy Award winner. Neville and Caitrin Rogers produce the new animated LEGO installment via Tremolo Productions. Williams, Mimi Valdés, and Shani Saxon are producing under Williams’ i am OTHER banner alongside LEGO Group’s Jill Wilfert and Keith Malone, executive producing Piece By Piece. Expect the film to feel like a biopic, albeit through the LEGO art form.

Focus Features say the film is described as “Pharrell set out to tell his story in a way that would set audience’s imaginations free. Developed from his singular vision, PIECE BY PIECE defies genres and expectations to transport audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible.”

This is a long time coming as Neville said Williams pitched his story as a LEGO film five years ago. “It was one of those rare moments where I knew in a second that this was a journey I wanted to go on,” he said. “I’m so grateful to our partners at Focus Features and at the LEGO Group for their belief in our crazy mission. We assembled an incredible team of creative collaborators to help make a new type of film. I can’t wait for people to see it.”

Williams said, “When I had this crazy vision to tell this story through LEGO bricks, I couldn’t have imagined a better partner than Morgan. He is a legend. Grateful that Focus wanted to collaborate with us and I’m honored to share this with the world and bring people into my universe. Building with LEGO bricks encourages us to follow our imagination…who would’ve thought that playing with these toys as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life. It’s proof that anyone else can do it too.”

Piece By Piece is expected to hit theaters on Oct 11.

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Pharrell Is Entering The World Of Legos, As He Will Turn His Life Story Into An Animated Film

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell will be producing a new LEGO movie, inspired by his life story. Titled Piece By Piece, it will be told through animation and will be directed by Morgan Neville (Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain), according to Polygon.

“I’m honored to share this with the world and bring people into my universe,” Pharrell shared in a statement, via the outlet. “Building with LEGO bricks encourages us to follow our imagination… who would’ve thought that playing with these toys as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life. It’s proof that anyone else can do it too.”

As it turns out, the project has been in the works for a while. The publication notes that while The Lego Movie and The Lego Batman Movie were very successful, Universal Pictures acquired the rights to LEGO’s IP in 2020.

“Five years ago, Pharrell Williams approached me with the idea of helping him tell his story through LEGO animation,” Neville added. “It was one of those rare moments where I knew in a second that this was a journey I wanted to go on. I’m grateful to our partners at Focus Features and at the LEGO Group for their belief in our crazy mission. We assembled an incredible team of creative collaborators to help make a new type of film.”

Fans will get to watch Piece By Piece when it hits theaters on October 11. Check out Pharrell‘s announcement below.

Kelis Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Singer

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Picture this: A charismatic artist, capable of shape-shifting across music genres and even career fields, maintaining relevance while juggling the roles of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and activism. From stirring the pot of soulful R&B to actually stirring pots in culinary school, Kelis’s layered life is as textured as her albums. As of 2024, her versatility and talents have amassed her a net worth of $5 million, according to Fresherslive.

The Seeds Of A Star: Upbringing & Early Life

Born Kelis Rogers in Harlem, New York, her introduction to music came not from MTV, but rather from her musician father and fashion designer mother. Raised amid the cacophonies of jazz, soul, and African drums, her ears were tuned to an eclectic palette of sounds from a young age. Both parents championed her creative pursuits, enrolling her in the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. After graduating, she attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Her academic rigor in both institutions foreshadowed the tireless work ethic she would bring to her multi-hyphenate career.

Soundtracks & Milkshakes: Career Milestones

Making her industry debut with the boldly titled album Kaleidoscope, Kelis didn’t just tiptoe into the music scene; she stormed in. The single “Caught Out There” became an anthem for scorned lovers, while her later track “Milkshake” became a cultural catchphrase. Along her journey, she seamlessly switched from R&B to electro and pop, refusing to be boxed in. Kelis also became a Grammy-nominated artist and collaborated with the likes of Pharrell Williams and André 3000. She proved that a woman of her talents could switch gears and make each one look like it was the only one she was born to do.

A Life Not Just In Lyrics: Personal Matters

While her albums narrate stories of love, heartbreak, and empowerment, Kelis’s personal life has been equally headline-worthy. Her marriage to rapper Nas was as storied as it was tumultuous, but she emerged from it with lessons that shaped her later life. Now a mother of two, Kelis has grown into a multi-dimensional woman who advocates for women’s rights, equality, and social justice. Sadly, her husband, Mike Mora, passed away in 2022 after battling cancer.

From Music To Menus: Business & Philanthropy

Diversity isn’t just the hallmark of her music but extends to her business ventures. Kelis trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu, turning her culinary dreams into a tangible business by launching her sauce line, “Bounty & Full.” She’s also written a cookbook and hosted a cooking show. Further, in philanthropy, she has lent her voice and resources to causes such as domestic violence prevention and food justice, proving that her reach extends far beyond the recording studio.

A Woman Of Many Shades

Kelis is not merely a singer or a chef; she is an amalgamation of experiences, passions, and talents that defy easy categorization. Her financial and cultural currency, built through a blend of music, business acumen, and activism, makes her not just an artist to watch but a woman to admire.

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Pharrell Williams Assists Mumford & Sons With Radio Ready Anthem “Good People”

January 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell Willaims is one of the great creative minds in the music industry period. He is so effortlessly able to crossover between hip-hop and R&B. But, also do not forget the man knows how to craft a worldwide global pop phenomenon. He did just that with his most loathed hit “Happy.” It was everywhere. Weddings, the radio, family parties, movies, commercials, you name it, you could not avoid it.

It feels like it has been quite a while since Pharrell stepped foot into that lane. That is until just hours ago. He and the alternative band Mumford & Sons have been buddies for years but, they have not made music together. That all changed when they dropped “Good People.”

Listen To “Good People” By Mumford & Sons And Pharrell Williams

According to The X 105.9, this is Mumford & Sons’ first single in five years. As we mentioned, Pharrell and the collective have been close, and have been for about ten years. They have always had “mutual admiration and respect” for each other, which is great to see. Pharrell has production credits as well as some background vocals, but they complement the goal of the song. It has an inspirational message that solid people are finally getting the credit they deserve for being good human beings.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new track, “Good People,” by Mumford & Sons and Pharrell Williams? Is this going to be one of the biggest hits of the year for any genre, why or why not? Do you need more material from them in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Pharrell Williams. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

And I’m done being tired, so right now I’m inspired
(Welcome to the revelation)
I was once underwater and now I’m on fire
(Welcome to the revelation, jump)
And I feel it in the air that Mother Earth ain’t steady
Feel so alive even though times are deadly

[Via]

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Mumford & Sons Connect With Pharrell For “Good People” Single

January 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The band’s first new offering in roughly five years.

Kid Cudi’s ‘Insano’ Tracklist Includes Records With Travis Scott, ASAP Rocky, And Pharrell

January 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It happened. This morning, January 8, Kid Cudi finally revealed the tracklist for Insano. In September, Cudi announced that he had “to push Insano back til January,” and now, it is one of Uproxx’s “Most Anticipated Albums Of 2024” list. It will also be one of the first significant drops of the year, as Insano is due out this Friday, January 12.

The 21-song tracklist boasts features from A$AP Rocky, DJ Drama, Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, Pharrell, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and the late XXXTentacion. “At The Party” featuring Pharrell and Scott arrived in November, a worthy consolation prize to fans still crushed from December 2022, when Cudi put to bed any hope of a collaborative album from Cudi and Scott.

“INSANO is to be enjoyed from the beginning to the end,” Cudi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Please if u can, refrain from jumpin around just to hear the features. Experience it like a film, put it on and let it ride. Trust me. I designed it that way for the best experience possible [smiley emoji, peace-sign emoji, praying-hands emoji, stars emoji] thanx.”

See the full Insano tracklist below.

1. “Often I Have These Dreamz” Feat. DJ Drama
2. “Keep Bouncin’”
3. “Get Off Me” Feat. Travis Scott
4. “Most Ain’t Dennis”
5. “Wow” Feat. A$AP Rocky
6. “ElectroWaveBaby”
7. “A Tale Of A Knight”
8. “Cud Life”
9. “Too Damn High” Feat. Lil Yachty
10. “Getcha Gone”
11. “At The Party” Feat. Travis Scott & Pharrell
12. “Mr. Coola”
13. “Freshie”
14. “Tortured”
15. “X & Cud” Feat. XXXTentacion
16. “Seven” Feat. Lil Wayne
17. “Funky Wizard Smoke”
18. “Rager Boyz” Feat. Young Thug
19. “Porsche Topless”
20. “Blue Sky”
21. “Hit The Streetz In My Nikes”

#INSANO JAN 12th WOOOO pic.twitter.com/nGMmEfMKhe

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) January 8, 2024

INSANO is to be enjoyed from the beginning to the end. Please if u can, refrain from jumpin around just to hear the features. Experience it like a film, put it on and let it ride. Trust me. I designed it that way for the best experience possible thanx

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) January 8, 2024

Insano is out 1/12 via Republic Records. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Pharrell Connects With Swae Lee, Rauw Alejandro For “Airplane Tickets” Single

December 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The song originally debuted during his Louis Vuitton Men’s Pre-Fall 2024 Runway Show.

Kid Cudi, Pharrell, Travis Scott Unite For “At The Party” Single

November 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cudi’s ‘INSANO’ LP is coming soon.

Kid Cudi, Pharrell, And Travis Scott Detail What Went Down ‘At The Party’ On Their Thumping New Single

November 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi’s rollout for Insano takes a big leap forward with “At The Party,” featuring both Pharrell and Travis Scott. In September, the Cleveland rapper pushed the album back, advising fans that it wouldn’t arrive until January, but in terms of the sort of tracks that’ll hold them over ’til then, you could do way worse than “At The Party.”

A loopy, bass-heavy beat backs rap verses from all three participants, who each perform with a buzzy filter and a droning delivery. The effects are cool and help make the three verses more lively, considering none of the three has ever really been anyone’s idea of a showstopping rapper. The features are also fitting since you can usually hear a lot of Pharrell’s influence in Kid Cudi’s music and even more of Kid Cudi’s influence in Travis Scott’s music.

They’re just two of the planned features for Insano, which Cudi teased would also include contributions from fellow genre-benders like ASAP Rocky, Lil Yachty, and Young Thug. Cudi also recently collaborated with Lil Durk on the song “Guitar In My Room” but it remains to be seen whose project it’ll show up on, if any.

Listen to Kid Cudi’s “At The Party” above.