This week’s From The Vault spotlight’s Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z‘s 2003 classic, ‘Frontin”.
The song, which was a worldwide Top 10 hit, was the 1st single released from ‘The Neptunes Present: Clones’ album, but most importantly Mr Williams’ first strike as an headlining solo act.
What’s interesting about the track is how simple it is. Simple, yet effective. Despite the hitmaker’s lack of vocal prowess, the cut evokes an air of ‘Off The Wall’, particularly the bassline throughout the song. Even Skate Board P’s high-pitched delivery gives a nod to classic MJ. As ever, Jay-Z comes in and delivers his rap effortlessly.
The video may yet another house party, yet with a ‘is more’ approach taken to both the production and visual, this is hands down one of The Neptunes’ finer moments!
19 COMMENTS
the kiddz
June 19, 2011 at 5:19 pm
YASSSSS! Pharrell is so damn sexy. Love, love, L-O-V-E him. So talented and stylish. His tracks are crazy good, still jamming to N.E.R.D’s latest album.
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Malibu Barbie
June 19, 2011 at 5:19 pm
he is the no.1 producer i want to work with. hes my fucking IDOL.. hes a legend. he needs a star on the walk of fame… hes amazing…
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Bam Bam
June 19, 2011 at 5:26 pm
I just recognized that Lauren London was in this video….
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ChrisJ
June 19, 2011 at 5:28 pm
this was my shit..still is
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WHAT?
June 19, 2011 at 5:30 pm
THIS NIGGA WILL LOOK 20 YEARS OLD FOREVER.
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MISHKA
June 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Shawn Carter was hot !
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TAYLOR SWIFTS NUMBER 1 FAN
June 19, 2011 at 5:53 pm
jamie cullum’s version is better
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Betty-Oops
June 19, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Who is Jamie Cullum?
Anyway, this song was hot. Loved that he went with the darker skinned girl. She was the prettiest out of the bunch anyway, and this is coming from a white woman.
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OLO
June 19, 2011 at 6:46 pm
finally a man from the vault. u always with ur girls just bc ure gay sam
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Harlem
June 19, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Jayz killed this verse……………….
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~aMaZiNG.Lee~
June 19, 2011 at 7:12 pm
OMG!!! I use to LOOOOOOVE this song and I still do! It reminds me of so much during the time when it came out. It’s like on the soundtrack of my life at that time, so blissful! Sounds crazy I feel I want to tear up, LOL! Especially the part of the chorus when the production breaks down! *tear*
@What?
Yessss! Pharell will NEVER age! He looks 10 times better than most 20 year olds IMO! Dude is beyond sexy! Hmmm……
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ali23
June 19, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Yippee!
More Pharrell posts please!
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Malibu Barbie
June 19, 2011 at 7:50 pm
dead at all u thirsty HOES!!! #ICANT
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CrackCoke
June 19, 2011 at 8:13 pm
I was so shocked to find out he’s almost 40.
~Blaq don’t crack~.
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EXTREME HATE IS A DISEASE,GET IT CURED aka ISTANN4GAGA
June 19, 2011 at 9:20 pm
lol #Imiss’03!!!!!
Him andre3000 AND Kanye(circa Graduation) are inspirations.(soulja boy and $ .50 sound STUPID compared to them.)
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King B
June 19, 2011 at 9:40 pm
@ I Stan 4 Gaga:
5 Nickels and Soulja Bitch sound stupid compared to just about anything, really.
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WHY DON'T WE... HOW ABOUT NOT
June 19, 2011 at 10:28 pm
WOA! This sends me back to summer 03, when this song came out… I was 12 & didnt have a care in the world… I miss those days.
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vicious vixen
June 20, 2011 at 12:38 am
I swear he’s found the fountain of youth!
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English Babe*
June 20, 2011 at 3:17 pm
he is sooo talented and hot!!
i loved this track and still do.
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