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Best Of: Pharrell Williams / Lisa Marie Presley's Memoir

2024/10/19
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Pharrell Williams discusses his synesthesia and how it influences his music production, including his collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani.
  • Pharrell experiences synesthesia, seeing colors when he hears music.
  • He uses this ability to visualize music and collaborate with artists.
  • Pharrell's synesthesia has influenced hits like 'Milkshake' by Kelis.

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Grammy-winning producer, singer, songwriter and rapper Pharrell Williams has a new animated biopic called Piece by Piece. He talks with Tonya Mosley about synesthesia and collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Kelis, and Gwen Stefani.We'll also hear from Riley Keough, Elvis's granddaughter and Lisa Marie Presley's daughter. She talks about the memoir she co-authored with her late mother. Before her unexpected death, Lisa Marie chronicled her childhood, her marriage to Michael Jackson, and growing up in Elvis's shadow.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)