Photos by
R. Ostermaier.
OTHERtone came to
Virginia Beach with a panel featuring
The Neptunes,
Teddy Riley,
Timbaland, and
Pusha T.
Pharrell Williams talked about the importance of bringing the
Something In The Water Festival to
Virginia Beach.
“Black students did not come here to cause trouble, and we still want the HBCUs to come here. It’s not just music, it’s business, the community, the religious leaders, and it’s an inspiration. Music is the thread that connects it all. How long does a horse looks at itself in the water and sees itself and sees its strengths? This is VA and it’s time. The world is gonna see VA for the first time.”
When each of the artists was asked by
Scott Vener, about new
Virginia-based artists that impress them,
Timbaland adds
“Young Crazy has some good music out there”.
Timbaland also added that when it comes to visual art in music, he doesn’t see the design, he only sees colors.
Chad Hugo replied he wasn’t certain, and instead asked the crowd directly if there was anyone present worth listening to — allowing the crowd to shoot their shot and audition in front of the panel.
The experience became an incredibly engaging moment for attendees who had the opportunity to sing and rap in front of these incredibly successful musical tastemakers. One audience member had a demo reel of her work as a producer on a USB and offered it up for a listen and
Timbaland took the
USB and placed it in his pocket.
Teddy Riley says,
“Pharrell is the new chapter” when it comes to the evolution of how the music industry is changing.
OTHERtone Update The Neptunes & Timbaland
Timbaland With The Neptunes & Jon Platt
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