The wait for N.E.R.D fans is over. Pharrell Williams fronted hip-hop band has released a new album today (December 15th) titled No One Ever Really Dies. This release represents the band’s first album since 2010’s Nothing.
Everything started back in February when Pharrell Williams hinted that there is a good chance for the group to reunite in 2017. Then, the reunion was set on the fast track, with the album being teased in October after a series of posters popped up on the streets of Los Angeles.
On November 1, 2017, the band debuted their lead single from the album, titled “Lemon“ and featuring vocals from Rihanna. The song peaked on 46th position on the US Billboard Hot 100. A music video, directed by Todd Tourso and Scott Cudmore, was released on the same day.
Two more singles followed, “1000“ featuring Future and “Don’t Don’t Do It!“ with Kendrick Lamar. The album also features collaborations with Gucci Mane, Wale, M.I.A, André 3000 and Ed Sheeran. Most of the songs on No One Ever Really Dies were written by Williams, who also produced the album alongside Rhea Dummett, Kuk Harrell, Chad Hugo, and Mike Larson.
The newest N.E.R.D release gained significant praise from the critics, with some calling it their best album since 2001’s In Search Of… Still, it didn’t have the best chart performance, peaking at 31st spot on US Billboard 200 and only managing to crack in the top 10 in New Zealand.
