Nardwuar vs. Pharrell

Some may have been first introduced to Nardwuar via a certain interview with Pharrell Williams in

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Some may have been first introduced to Nardwuar via a certain interview with Pharrell Williams in 2008. The two forces reunite for another highlight in Nardwuar’s interview series. Using The Isley Brothers as a starting point, Pharrell takes the audience on a psychedelic trip down memory lane, touching on his first experience with ‘baked’ goods, playing a music set with a broken wrist, working with Timbaland, and coming under the influence of Teddy Riley. Much more than an interview, this in-depth conversation at this year’s SXSW reveals multitudes about Pharrell’s character and which experiences have shaped him into the man he is today.

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