N.E.R.D.
N.E.R.D. is an alternative hip-hop group from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Pharrell Williams' band with Chad Hugo and Shay Haley, mixing hip-hop with rock, funk and punk energy.
Who are N.E.R.D.?
N.E.R.D. ("No One Ever Really Dies") is a band from Virginia Beach, Virginia: Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the production duo The Neptunes, together with Shay Haley.
Known for
Their debut In Search of... (2001), which they re-recorded with a live band, with "Lapdance" and "Rock Star". Fly or Die (2004) brought "She Wants to Move", and their comeback No One Ever Really Dies (2017) included "Lemon" with Rihanna.
Style
Hip-hop mixed with rock guitars, funk grooves and punk energy, with Pharrell's falsetto on top. Skate culture and fashion are a big part of the vibe.
Impact
N.E.R.D. made it cool for rap kids to love rock and skate culture, and directly inspired artists like Tyler, the Creator and Odd Future.
N.E.R.D.: quick answers
What genre is N.E.R.D.?
N.E.R.D.’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. N.E.R.D. is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2000s and 2010s.
Where do N.E.R.D. come from?
N.E.R.D. comes from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
When did N.E.R.D. start?
N.E.R.D. has been active since 1999.
Who did N.E.R.D. influence?
N.E.R.D. influenced Odd Future and Tyler, the Creator.
Which artists are similar to N.E.R.D.?
If you like N.E.R.D., listen to André 3000, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, OutKast and Timbaland.
