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3.1 ( 19 total votes )
N*E*R*D - Hypnotize U
Artist: N*E*R*D
Producer: Daft Punk
Album: Nothing
Label: Star Trek/Interscope
I was in 7th grade when I first heard Lapdance by N.E.R.D., the side project of super-producers The Neptunes. My life completely changed. For those of us misfits and outcasts, who skated around listening to Misfits and Outkast, N.E.R.D. were our voice, and my admiration for their boundary breaking ways is as strong as ever after hearing new releases Hot N’ Fun and Help Me Live. Comprised of childhood friends Shae Haley, Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, the band’s been known for merging various genres and it seems like Nothing has really changed on their new single Hypnotize U. French duo Daft Punk, best known stateside for their hit One More Time, provide the production, crafting a dulcifying melody with idiosyncratic hits and techno drums, while on the vocal side Pharrell hits us with a dose of his trademark falsetto vocals guaranteed to put any female companion into a state of ataraxia (look it up). Those finding themselves appropriately hypnotized should circle their calendars for November 2, when N.E.R.D. will have a whole lot more Nothing to offer the world.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on October 11, 2010
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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I like it (enrique iglesias voice)
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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I don't like it (enrique iglesias voice)
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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as of right now, this is my fav release so far from the new album. its that left-field music that jus catches ur ear.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Something about this song just makes me love it. I can't figure out what it is though?
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 455 |
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I did not like it. It was the production, Hot n Fun was way better.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 42 |
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This pairing is kind of epic. I like the sound this collabo has produced.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 475 |
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I'm shocked that no one is freaking out right now. This is DAFT PUNK people! They're fuc*ing legends! Personally, I'd prefer the track without N.E.R.D. on it. I think this would work way better with someone who can actually sing on it.
I had to come out of my hiding just to say that. |
| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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I'm really feelin' the banggin'-bass-synth production... Pharrell'z vocalz are koo... And the hook iz straight... 3 - ***'z
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Now this is more like it. This has a definite N.E.R.D. feel to it. Great prodiction from Daft.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Marc Jacobs just came out with a new line and my wife is losing her mind, although I'm only vaguely interested. Does that mean Marc Jacobs new line isn't dope? No, I'm sure it is, I'm just not involved enough in that world to care much.
Same thing here. Fans of Daft Punk are right to flip out over this collabo, just not my thing. 
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 319 |
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Awesome idea to have Daft Punk producing an N.E.R.D track but 'Hypnotize U' hasn't got me hooked just yet
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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such a good song from daft punk. only that pharrell isn't good enough for it. 4 stars from me because of it.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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The best song I've heard from these cats in a quick minute. And what do ya know... they didn't even produce it!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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No, sorry, I really cant take the beginning at all. The voice bothers me...alot.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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This is one of the better N.E.R.D songs, hate it or love it you can’t knock their originality.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 22 |
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Not feeling it; I don't think it will grow on me.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2010 |
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One of the most creative songs I've heard this year. Though the song is kind of weird if you listen to the lyrics but for the most part it was dope. I'm feeling Pharrell's falsteo voice and that hook as well.
To also get Daft Punk to produce the song is a big win right there. |
| Posted on Nov 02, 2010 |
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