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No One Ever Really Dies

N.E.R.D. · 2017

51 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · funk rock

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop, rock, and funk that challenges norms while celebrating individuality and resilience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • vibrant, energetic listening sessions
  • reflective and introspective moments
  • dynamic emotional shifts
  • engaging, thought-provoking content

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes N.E.R.D.'s sound and addresses contemporary issues after a long hiatus.
Themes
police brutality commentary· post-Obama America
Career context
Released in the early months of 2017, 'No One Ever Really Dies' marked N.E.R.D.'s first studio album in nearly a decade, following their 2008 release 'Seeing Sounds'. This period saw the trio—Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley—returning to the music scene after a significant hiatus during which they focused on solo projects and production work for other artists.
Stylistic neighbors
The Neptunes· OutKast· Gnarls Barkley
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Lemon".

  • 1 Lemon Start here 3:39
  • 2 Deep Down Body Thurst 4:11
  • 3 Voilà 4:21
  • 4 1000 4:03
  • 5 Don’t Don’t Do It! 4:17
  • 6 ESP 5:29
  • 7 Lightning Fire Magic Prayer 7:45
  • 8 Rollinem 7’s 5:09
  • 9 Kites 4:51
  • 10 Secret Life of Tigers 3:45
  • 11 Lifting You 3:43

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in N.E.R.D.'s catalog. Revitalizes N.E.R.D.'s sound and addresses contemporary issues after a long hiatus.

Nothing
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Nothing

2010

Continues the blend of genres with a focus on themes of identity and societal issues.
Seeing Sounds
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Seeing Sounds

2008

Explores similar vibrant sounds and innovative approaches to music.
Full N.E.R.D. discography Where to start with N.E.R.D. Artists like N.E.R.D.
alternative rock funk rock hip-hop

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