Pharrell Williams, a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, shares insights from his impressive career and current role as creative director for Louis Vuitton. He discusses the transformative power of music, from his church experiences to collaborations with icons. Pharrell dives into the intersection of hip hop and fashion, highlighting their cultural connections. He reflects on the importance of collaboration in creativity and the joy derived from pursuing passions over commercial success. Additionally, he touches on the emotional resonance of music and personal style.

Pharrell Williams, the men's creative director of Louis Vuitton, discusses his vision for the brand and his journey into the luxury industry. Williams approaches design from a customer's perspective and aims to expand the Louis Vuitton brand. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in online communities and the role of emotions in the design process. The podcast also explores the power of imagination and empowerment in fashion, as well as leadership and balance in creative work.

Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams discusses his life journey from Virginia Beach to music stardom, highlighted in the animated film 'Piece By Piece'. He shares insights about his unique synesthesia, vividly experiencing sounds as colors. Pharrell reflects on the emotional weight of music, the significance of collaboration, and a song once rejected by Prince. He candidly addresses his struggles with self-acceptance and his early career in public housing, emphasizing the transformative impact of reconnecting with cultural roots.

Pharrell Williams, a Grammy-winning singer and producer, shares insights about his new animated biopic, 'Piece by Piece,' and explores the fascinating world of synesthesia in music. He also delves into his collaborations with stars like Snoop Dogg and Kelis. Joining him is Riley Keough, actress and co-author of her mother Lisa Marie Presley's memoir. She candidly discusses her childhood under the weight of her family's legacy, her mother's marriage to Michael Jackson, and the complex emotions tied to grief and identity.

Pharrell Williams, the iconic singer-songwriter and producer behind hits like "Happy," dives into the creation of the title track from his animated film, "Piece by Piece." He shares the journey from initial self-doubt to creative triumph, revealing a first draft that never made it. Pharrell emphasizes the nostalgic influence of his high school marching band and the importance of collaboration in his artistic process. With a focus on emotional expression, he celebrates creative freedom and the joy of musical creation.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis apologizes for its Juneteenth-“inspired” watermelon salad and Dulcé Sloan explains exactly what Juneteenth is, why it's celebrated, and how it should be commemorated. Also, Roy Wood Jr. highlights stories of slaves who were able to escape from servitude and Pharrell Williams discusses his efforts towards making Juneteenth a national holiday via juneteenthpledge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharrell Williams was happy to be named the new head of Louis Vuitton’s menswear, but his appointment had fashion industry hopefuls feeling like they never get lucky. Nick Kostov and Jacob Gallagher from the Wall Street Journal explain their scoop.This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained  Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pharrell Williams, the Grammy-winning artist behind hits with The Neptunes, discusses his animated biopic 'Piece By Piece,' which reflects on his childhood in Virginia Beach. He opens up about his unique synesthesia, revealing how sound translates to color in his creative process. Pharrell shares the story of a song rejected by Prince and delves into his struggles with self-acceptance regarding his voice. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration in music and the transformative power of understanding one's ancestral roots.

Rick Rubin connected with Pharrell Williams over Zoom recently to talk through and listen to some of the biggest hits from Pharrell’s illustrious career. They chat about what Pharrell is currently working on (Rihanna!), the French powdered drink mix that helped P write “Get Lucky” with Daft Punk, and why Pharrell thinks he sounds like a sick billy goat on the hook for Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful.” And be sure to check out Pharrell's new podcast OTHERtone - https://link.chtbl.com/brokenrecordSubscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcastYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/Hear all the songs Pharrell mentioned in the episode, along with his favorite Neptunes-produced tracks HERE — you can also enjoy a playlist of some of Pharrell's favorite songs as told to Rick Rubin HERE — enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper Killer Mike and rapper/producer El-P first met in 2011. They both had established rap careers, but they entered a new era when they started making music together as Run the Jewels in 2013. They’ve been nominated for a Grammy, and they released their fourth album, RTJ4, in June 2020. Like all of their albums, they made it available to download for free. In this episode, El-P and Killer Mike break down the song "JU$T," which features guest vocals from their frequent collaborator, Zack de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine, and guest vocals from Pharrell Williams. songexploder.net/run-the-jewels