MIX MASTER UBER-PRODUCER PHARRELL WILLIAMS BELIEVES IN MIXING GENRES -- IN HIS RECORDING STUDIO AND HIS CLOSET.(Interview)

Daily News Record, October, 2003 by Bailey, Lee

Pharrell Williams is one half of the revolutionary producing duo The Neptunes, responsible for monster hits from the likes of Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears and Nelly, not to mention N.E.R.D., his band with Neptunes partner Chad Hugo. As he graces the covers of an increasing number of magazines, though, the 30-year-old is adding fashion plate to his already long list of credits. Here, he talks to DNR Next about the origins of the trucker hat, distractions at fashion shows, and his own streetwear line. What we've learned: Pharrell is for real.

YOU PERFORMED AT THE TOMMY HILFIGER SHOW LAST MONTH DURING FASHION WEEK. HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT?

He was just was doing a show and reached out to us, saying he wanted N.E.R.D. to...

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