July 25, 2006: Pharrell Williams released his debut solo studio album, ‘In My Mind.’ 20 Years later, the album’s influence on music, artistry, and fashion is still evident in Hip-Hop Music and Popular Culture.

We partnered with the ‪@ISeeYouBroPodcast‬ to host a listening session and conversation in celebration of the album’s anniversary. Our featured guest speakers were 757 radio legend, DJ Fountz and Virginia-Based artists Breeze Barker and Tyler Donavan. We talked about how ‘In My Mind’ has impacted a generation of artists and creatives, from Virginia and beyond.

00:00 Welcome

00:48 I See You Bro Collective

01:45 Guest Introductions

02:09 Thank you Sponsors

03:00 Remembering anticipation, expectations for the album 20 years ago

04:51 Can I Have it Like That

07:34 Thoughts on Pharrell's pivot to a solo artist

09:42 Pharrell's Gangsta Grillz Mixtape with DJ Drama

13:57 Quick Shoutout to the Clipse, Let God Sort Em Out

15:24 How Does it Feel

17:14 Raspy Shit / Pharrell's world building

20:33 Best Friend / You Can Do It Too

26:11 Generations of kids from Virginia inspired by You Can Do It Too

31:39 DJ Fountz on seeing Pharrell's influence expand in real time

33:58 That Girl

40:29 Angel / Stay With Me

45:37 Breeze Barker and Tyler Donavan on vulnerability in making songs and writing lyrics

47:27 Pusha and Malice on R&B records

50:28 Our Father / Pharrell's gospel origins and collabs leading to work Voices of Fire

57:39 Breeze Barker thoughts on removing ego and grounding himself in his music

59:20 Number One / reactions to Pharrell teaming up with Kanye West

1:05:58 Breeze Barker and Tyler Donavan give perspective on their approach to collaboration in music

1:13:08 Favorite and Underrated songs on the album

1:14:31 Show You How To Hustle

1:16:29 Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation Updates

1:17:54 A Message to Pharrell Williams

Video by 360 Productions

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