The Neptunes produced hip hop duo Clipse's album, Exclusive Audio Footage (1999), which was intended to be Clipse's debut album before eventually being shelved. They also produced Ol' Dirty Bastard's 1999 single " Got Your Money" featuring singer Kelis, for whom they would entirely produce her debut studio album, Kaleidoscope (1999), and her 2001 album Wanderland. In 1998, the Neptunes produced New York City-based rapper Noreaga's single " Superthug". They also worked with Riley's group Blackstreet, co-writing the single " Tonight's the Night" from their self-titled debut album. Through working with Riley, the Neptunes wrote Wreckx-n-Effect's 1992 song " Rump Shaker" while still in school. Upon entering a local talent contest in 1992 as the Neptunes, they were discovered by Teddy Riley, whose studio was close to Williams' school. Williams and Hugo met at a summer camp for the school of the Gifted and Talented in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where Williams played drums and Hugo played tenor saxophone. In January 2020, the Neptunes were announced to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class, and in May 2021, Hugo and Williams received Honorary Doctorates from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. In 2009, Billboard ranked the Neptunes number one on their list of the top 10 producers of the decade. Since their inception, The Neptunes have produced songs for a multitude of artists, including Clipse, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kelis, N.O.R.E., Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Ludacris, T.I., Robin Thicke, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg, among others. Williams often provides additional vocals on records and appears in the duo's music videos, while Hugo tends to stay behind the scenes. Originating in New Zealand but unrestricted by geographical boundaries, expect chest-pummeling sub frequencies, incisive percussive detailing and devastating freshness from a meticulously curated roster of talent.Įxpect dread vibes, futuristic atmospheres, and huge sub bass frequencies.The Neptunes are an American songwriting and production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Innamind Recordings is home of precision engineered beats and bass, delivering stripped-back sounds built for maximum physical impact. He is a true old-school DJ, immersed in the roots and dubplate culture that gave rise to the darker and more mysterious sound of dubstep. His access to upfront dubs from leading scene artists is unmatched, and is sure to surprise even the most hardened spotters. Kursk has been featured on Rinse FM and GetDarker in the UK, and has toured the world playing the best deep bass nights in our scene. These same artists have gone on to release on other respected labels including System:Sound, DEEP MEDi, Artikal Music UK and more. Kursk and Innamind Recordings have helped give rise to some of the most talented artists including Gantz, Perverse Music, Mikael, LAS, and Thelem. Kursk is the owner and curator of InnamindRecordings, one of the most forward-thinking and tastemaking labels representing the deeper end of the 140bpm spectrum. 14 W Martin St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
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