http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37888&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rssA production duo comprising Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, the Neptunes (aka N.E.R.D.) rose from obscurity at the turn of the 21st century to become a pre-eminent hit-making force in hip-hop. Known for their eclectic, club-ready singles, their contagious beats have underpinned major hits by the likes of Jay-Z ("I Just Wanna Love U"), Noreaga ("Superthug"), and Mystikal ("Shake Ya Ass"). In 2001, they formed the side-project N.E.R.D with longtime friend and rapper Shay Haley, and the collaboration resulted in the exceptional LP <i>In Search Of</i>. A highly musical, genre-blending affair, the release merged their usual jumpy beatscapes with soulful singing, thick pop melodies and psychedelic sonic trickery. In 2004, the band followed up with <I>Fly Or Die</i>, which saw Hugo and Williams picking up instruments for the first time. 2008's <I>Seeing Sounds</i> teetered between two worlds, mixing future-forward hip-hop with extended full-band workouts. As the Neptunes, the duo continues to churn out hits for major pop artists; as N.E.R.D., they satisfy their desire to expand their musical horizons. - Sarah BardeenHitmakersen720Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:01:53 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37888&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss A production duo comprising Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, the Neptunes (aka N.E.R.D.) rose from obscurity at the turn of the 21st century to become a pre-eminent hit-making force in hip-hop. Known for their eclectic, club-ready singles, their contagious beats have underpinned major hits by the likes of Jay-Z ("I Just Wanna Love U"), Noreaga ("Superthug"), and Mystikal ("Shake Ya Ass"). In 2001, they formed the side-project N.E.R.D with longtime friend and rapper Shay Haley, and the collaboration resulted in the exceptional LP <i>In Search Of</i>. A highly musical, genre-blending affair, the release merged their usual jumpy beatscapes with soulful singing, thick pop melodies and psychedelic sonic trickery. In 2004, the band followed up with <I>Fly Or Die</i>, which saw Hugo and Williams picking up instruments for the first time. 2008's <I>Seeing Sounds</i> teetered between two worlds, mixing future-forward hip-hop with extended full-band workouts. As the Neptunes, the duo continues to churn out hits for major pop artists; as N.E.R.D., they satisfy their desire to expand their musical horizons. - Sarah Bardeen http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100197&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hitmakers Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by N.E.R.D. on Rhapsody Online 21100197 tra.21100197 N.E.R.D. art.37888 0.99 Seeing Sounds alb.20949346 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/2/5/6/1366520_170x170.jpg 2008-06-10 00:00:00.0 2008-05-27 00:00:00.0 true Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom) tra.21100197 207000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100197&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100197&variant=data&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5154945&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hitmakers Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by N.E.R.D. on Rhapsody Online 5154945 tra.5154945 N.E.R.D. art.37888 1.29 Fly Or Die alb.5153723 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http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100204&variant=data&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5142623&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hitmakers Tue, 10 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by N.E.R.D. on Rhapsody Online 5142623 tra.5142623 N.E.R.D. art.37888 1.29 She Wants To Move alb.5142073 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/9/1/7/937198_170x170.jpg 2004-02-10 00:00:00.0 2004-02-10 00:00:00.0 true She Wants To Move tra.5142623 216000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5142623&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5142623&variant=data&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5154944&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hitmakers Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by N.E.R.D. on Rhapsody Online 5154944 tra.5154944 N.E.R.D. art.37888 0.99 Fly Or Die alb.5153723 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/0/8/3/623806_170x170.jpg 2004-03-23 00:00:00.0 2004-03-23 00:00:00.0 true Maybe tra.5154944 262000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5154944&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5154944&variant=data&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100196&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hitmakers Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by N.E.R.D. on Rhapsody Online 21100196 tra.21100196 N.E.R.D. art.37888 0.99 Seeing Sounds alb.20949346 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/2/5/6/1366520_170x170.jpg 2008-06-10 00:00:00.0 2008-05-27 00:00:00.0 true Intro / Time For Some Action tra.21100196 222000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100196&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21100196&variant=data&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.5154947&rws=%2Fnerd%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hitmakers Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by N.E.R.D. on Rhapsody Online 5154947 tra.5154947 N.E.R.D. art.37888 0.99 Fly Or Die alb.5153723 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