http://arthausnyc.com/db3/00295/arthausnyc.com/_uimages/Pharrell.jpg Pharrell Williams has blazed a career to the top of the charts as a mega-platinum producer, songwriter and multi-instrumental musician in the Neptunes and N.E.R.D. His first solo album, 'In My Mind' features guest appearances by Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Daddy Yankee, and Slim Thug. The album is released with two distinct sides: one with seven Hip Hop tracks[under his alter-ego Skateboard P] and the other hosting seven RnB tracks. True to his persona, Pharrell not only produced but also played all instrumental parts, and handled programming and mixing duties. To us mere mortals, it's just mind-blowing. Lead (hip hop) single 'Can I have it Like That' featuring Gwen Stefani, is a grinding instant smash already shaking dance floors; second (or lead R&B) single 'Angel' showcases his soaring, sexy falsetto over an infectious bouncy piano loop. The trademark stripped-down percussion-heavy production is finessed throughout, and only a guest appearance by pal Jamie Cullum sits a little oddly. This is the sound of the bar being raised, again. Effortlessly. With all of the of the street heads bantering back and forth about the release date, it is sure to be in the conversation of CD of the year. I have heard nothing like this in some time, bottom line, you have 14 to your name, opps you are broke, you just copped this. --

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