A production duo comprising Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, the Neptunes have fast become the pre-eminent hit-making force in hip-hop. Known for their eclectic, club-ready singles, their contagious beats have backed major hits by the likes of Jay-Z ("I Just Wanna Love U"), Noreaga ("Superthug"), and Mystikal ("Shake Ya Ass"). Working with longtime friend Shay, they formed N*E*R*D in 2001, which resulted in the exceptional LP In Search Of. A highly musical, genre-blending aff...  [+]