Daft Punk & Pharrell - VIBE Cover Shoot (Behind the Scenes)

Daft Punk and Pharrell recently covered VIBE‘s 20 Year Anniversary issue. Today, the magazine let’s loose some footage documenting the photo shoot that led to the issue’s cover. These days, any appearance by the robots is a rarity. It’s an added bonus to see Skateboard P with them, showcasing the trio that brought the world the instant classic “Get Lucky.” Check out what the artist’s had to say each other in their interview with VIBE below.

VIBE: What drew you guys to work with Pharrell on Random Access Memories?
THOMAS BANGALTER: We’ve always been big fans of his work and output as a producer, rapper and musician. But what we really appreciate more than anything is a multitalented artist that has a strong aura and is super talented, charismatic and very glamorous. His natural glamour—he is as elegant in jeans [as he is] in a tuxedo.
PHARRELL WILLIAMS: Thank you.

Do you remember your first time hearing Daft Punk?

WILLIAMS: I’ll never forget. I was talking to this girl, and all of a sudden I heard a song and was like, “What the fuck is that?” Because it just seemed like something regal, something very royal and different, from a higher caliber. When that guy sang “One More Time,” I was like, “What the?!” And then it was everywhere. Like, I heard it in cars in the hood. From that point I was in love with the sound and the groove. Isn’t that the most amazing feeling when we hear something and ask, “What is it?”
GUY-MANUEL DE HOMEM-CHRISTO: That never happens to us.
BANGALTER: It’s cool as a musician to be challenged by new music. It’s always something you look for, because all of us are music lovers. We have this repertoire where each time there is a song that makes a difference, people know it.

If you’re interested in what else was discussed; head over to VIBE to read the entire article.