Recorded 2004-06 In My Mind
(2006) G I R L
(2014) Release date 25 July 2006 Label Virgin Records | Length 64:20 Artist Pharrell Williams Producer Pharrell Williams | |
Released July 25, 2006 (2006-07-25) Genres Hip hop music, Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Alternative rock, Alternative hip hop Similar Pharrell Williams albums, Hip hop music albums | ||
Pharrell williams feat gwen stefani can i have it like that
In My Mind is the solo debut studio album by American recording artist and record producer Pharrell Williams. It was released on July 25, 2006. It debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 142,000 copies in its first week. It was also certified Silver in the United Kingdom for sales of over 60,000 copies.
Contents
- Pharrell williams feat gwen stefani can i have it like that
- Pharrell you can do it too original version
- Background
- Critical reception
- Accolades
- Commercial performance
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
Pharrell you can do it too original version
Background
In June 2003, after having produced and featured on several songs by other artists, Williams released his debut single "Frontin'", featuring Jay Z. Despite insisting that the single was a one-off, and that he was purely a producer and not an artist in his own right, it was announced that Williams would release his own studio album.
The album includes the three already-released singles "Can I Have It Like That" (featuring Gwen Stefani), "Angel" (only released in the UK) and "Number One" (featuring Kanye West) and performances featuring Jay Z, Nelly, Slim Thug, Snoop Dogg, Lauren London, Jamie Cullum and Pusha T of Clipse. Originally the album had been slated for release on November 15, 2005, but the date was delayed at Williams' request. In an interview on the delay, he stated that he felt the album needed more work. Nearly six months later, it was finally released.
Critical reception
The album received generally mixed reviews from critics. Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone called it "still only so-so, offering a series of modestly tuneful, sometimes snoozy soul-pop-hip-hop songs". Entertainment Weekly said the album "seems divided against itself, rest assured that all of the songs have something in common: they're not remotely catchy". For AllMusic, Andy Kellman wrote that "it's not like any part of it is flat-out poor, but it's a shame it didn't turn out better". In his consumer guide for MSN Music, Robert Christgau gave the album a two-star honorable mention rating (), indicating a "likable effort consumers attuned to its overriding aesthetic or individual vision may well enjoy". He cited "Raspy Shit" and "Number One" as highlights and quipped, "keepin' it playa like he says, for exactly what that's worth".
Accolades
The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards of 2007, but lost to Release Therapy by Ludacris.
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 142,000 copies in its first week, outsold by LeToya's self-titled debut album and the compilation album Now 22. Most recently, a music video for "That Girl" (featuring Snoop Dogg) was released and has been receiving airplay on VH1. The second week, it fell to #9 with 51,000 copies sold. On this album, Pharrell makes his solo production debut without his partner Chad Hugo. The album has sold 2,889,025 copies worldwide.
Track listing
All songs written and produced by Pharrell Williams; songs with co-writers are noted.
Songs
1Can I Have It Like ThatGwen Stefani3:55
2How Does It Feel?3:36
3Raspy Shit3:35