sinisterpentatonic said:

I agree.

sinisterpentatonic said:

I have no idea what Pharrell is going to do.

dreamfactory313 said:

Oh ok I guess

It's "In My Mind" not head, I hoope he doesn't try to act all hard and crap. I how its like Fly or die but I want a 70% singing 30% rapping album

That makes two albums this entire year I'm looking forward to, the new Pharell and the forthcoming George Clinton double album'HLDUHTBBYA'.

Thinking about it, I think George and Pharell would sound kinda good together.

It's been a bit of a slow year so far though hasn't it?

Just what I need to hear, a whole album of Pharrell trying to sing and failing miserably...

PurpleKnight said:

Cuz he's not a singer. He's said it himself. Whatever comes out, is what ya get. If it's true, I can't wait. Either way, I love N*E*R*D/The Neptune's stuff.

Is James Brown a great singer?
Is George Clinton a great singer?
Is Bob Dylan a great singer?

Many people would agree that they arent great singers but they use their voices to get their point across and they do so effectively. Pharrell Williams has such an ability. U wont hear Pharrell trying to sing a Mariah Carey-esque style ballad. Its just not gonna happen. He isnt going to try to do anything that will compromise what his objectives are. He never has.

There's a big difference between Pharrell and the other singers you mentioned. JB, George and Bob Dylan have a lot of character in their voices; Pharrell hasn't anything going for him vocally and is absolutely woeful. His megalomania is getting somewhat out of hand these days, methinks...

jjam said:

Methinks differently.

dreamfactory313 said:

YES JAMES BROWN IS A GREAT SINGER/STYLIST !!!

okaypimpn said:

Amen to that. There's this guitar version of "What's wrong with me" that i used to have but can't find anywhere. That's the version i want. The released one was so...."rock".

jjam said:

What meglomania has Pharrell exhibited? He seems more humble than most. Im sorta confused here.

I really have nothing against Pharrell (other than it's getting old...) but this says something about the music industry. I think it's great that not only is he releasing a solo album, but that it's coming out so soon after the announcement. Just get in there and do it.

On the other hand, Donna Summer isn't on a label and other established R&B artists are struggling to get their stuff released. We really treat our "elders" well, don't we?

..Had to jump in on this..If Pharrell is gonna do his thing, I'm hoping it's in the vein of "In Search Of". That CD is tight and has some kickin' melodies on it. "Am I High" is almost reminiscent of 1977 E.W & F ..(yeah, I said it). I picked up "Fly Or Die" and took it back and exchanged it..it's horrible. Hopefully, Spymob will do their thing on some of the cuts.

okaypimpn said:

I want this version!

When I first got Fly or Die I hated it. I was like what the f*ck were they thinking? But I gave it another chance especially the songs that I had seen them perform in concert I was a little partial to. Next thing I know I'm running it non-stop. I still hate She Wants to Move and Backseat Love but I can really dig Jump, Breakout , Maybe, Wonderful Place. I know folks say that there's better out there but I enjoyed their show which made me appreciate the album more.
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CinisterCee said:

me 2

Come on, if he had some respect for his miniscule singing talent, he wouldn't try to enforce on the public all the time.
We agree to disagree, dreamfactory313...but that's cool!
I have to say that he's done a few wicked tracks; loved the Clipse stuff and, of course, the "Drop It..." track...

JackieBlue said:

why u hatin' On Backseat Love I love that song. and Drill Seargeant is the shit

SPYZFAN1 said:

i agree with everydamn last word you said...i go jogging daily with am i high on...although he's stealing that ohh ohhh ohhh high high high in the chorus is 100% maurice white !!!!

..then that means were on the same page my friend! Maurice White's vocal style is all over that cut.

prettymansson said:

I agree that the Godfather's voice is great but he does not have a traditionally great singing voice. Hes got a voice for the funk. He uses it as best he can and it is effective for what his objectives are. I wouldnt want to hear James Brown sing the Star Spangled Banner. That would be too painful. U get what Im sayin'?
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jjam said:

I respect your opinion. No biggie.

dreamfactory313 said:

I love JB but I hear what dreamfactory31 is saying. I'd consider him a song stylist rather than a singer.

dreamfactory313 said:

NikkiH said:

The tracks prob wouldn't be to hard to download off of WinMx or something. But that c.d. is toight.

NikkiH said:

ask and ye shall receive.