"Seeing Sounds"

There is absolutely no questioning Pharrell William's role in pushing (for better or worse) the world of "streetwear" to the masses. As one half of the Neptunes, with Chad Hugo, William's has been responsible for a slew of pop and hip-hop hits. When the boys get with Shay Haley, they are N.E.R.D., an outfit that allows them to explore and experiment with their diverse musical interests. June 10 sees the release of "Seeing Sounds." Here's a preview of the cover art for the record. The term Seeing Sounds is in reference to a neurological phenomenon called Synesthesia, where senses cross so a tone correlates to, say, a color...Williams, who recently wrapped a record with Madonna, told MTV last October that he was "just waiting for the right sounds," comparing making music to going fishing. "You fish for it every day, and either you get it or you don't," he said. "And sometimes I have to wait. What I usually do with the N.E.R.D. albums is we wait a lot." But fans won't have to wait much longer.
M.K.