The Otherz

The Otherz
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The Otherz Podcast - An occasional podcast focusing on all things Pharrell Williams, N*E*R*D, The Neptunes, Star Trak, Billionaire Boys Club (BBC), ICECREAM, I Am Other, and more .... Brought to you by @SteveRPenny

  1. Aug 25

    78. Pharrell's In My Mind at 20

    Pharrell Williams' debut solo album, "In My Mind," dropped two decades ago, and its legacy remains as polarizing as ever. Join Steve Penny and Rafael as they revisit this landmark album, dissecting its highs, lows, and the cultural context that shaped its reception. Were the critics right in their scathing reviews, or does this album deserve a second chance? In this vibrant discussion, Steve and Rafael reflect on their personal experiences with the album's release, the anticipation surrounding it, and the stark contrast between Pharrell's sonic ambition and the public's lukewarm response. You'll discover insider anecdotes about the album's creation, revelations about its lyrical content, and the unexpected journey of Pharrell's artistic evolution. They break down key tracks, exploring the blend of rap and R&B, and the strikingly minimalist production that caught many fans off guard. With insights into the album's sales performance, Grammy nominations, and the expectations set by Pharrell's previous work with The Neptunes, this episode sheds light on why "In My Mind" remains a crucial chapter in the narrative of hip-hop and pop culture. As they unpack the stakes of this retrospective, Steve and Rafael discuss the broader implications of artistic identity, the pressures of fame, and how time reshapes our perception of art. What can today's listeners learn from Pharrell's journey and this album's controversial legacy? Perfect for music lovers, hip-hop fans, and anyone curious about the intersection of art and personal growth—tune in for an insightful dialogue that offers a fresh perspective on an album that still resonates today. You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! In My Mind on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_My_Mind_(Pharrell_Williams_album) In My Mind on Genius -  https://genius.com/albums/Pharrell-williams/In-my-mind Links 2014 GQ interview - http://www.gq.com/story/pharrell-girl-album-exclusive DJ Drama podcast interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Fh4p_jiN4 Quavo x Pharrell - Trance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwJNmCm2raU A few pics from Clipse in Helsinki - https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJiYbSgOVk/ Follow us online All Otherz Podcast links The Otherz on IG Steve on IG Rafa on IG

  2. Aug 10

    77. Jumpupw!nya - Chad Hugo

    This week Steve and Rafa return from their summer holidays to give their initial thoughts on Chad Hugo’s new (and unexpected) track, Jumpupw!nya. There’s also news around Spymob’s upcoming album, the latest Pharrell projects, LV’s latest show, Steve visited Nigo’s exhibition in London, In my Mind and Hell Hath No Fury turn 20, our upcoming trip to Paris to see Jay Z, some of the latest sneaker releases, and our summer purchases! You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! Jumpupw!nya on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw0IKI_HsF0&list=RDLw0IKI_HsF0&start_radio=1 Jumpupw!nya on Genius - https://genius.com/Chad-hugo-jumpupw-nya-lyrics Links Spymob EP - https://spymob.bandcamp.com/ Lil Baby - Dead Fresh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXxbEfhtDiM&t=33s LV show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcE5NeDUvIk Voices of Fire - The One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VhXNoVB9_w&pp=ygUWdm9pY2VzIG9mIGZpcmUgdGhlIG9uZQ%3D%3D Nigo: From Japan With Love - https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/nigo-from-japan-with-love Follow us online All Otherz Podcast links The Otherz on IG Steve on IG Rafa on IG

    77. Jumpupw!nya - Chad Hugo

  3. Jun 27

    76. Spymob Interview

    This week Steve and Rafa are joined by Eric, Brent and John from Spymob! The guys are here to tell us about their new album, Another Night, as well as what they’ve been up to and what they have planned for the band going forward. You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! Head on over to Bandcamp to purchase the new album (as well as the back catalogue) now - https://spymob.bandcamp.com/ Follow Spymob on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spymobhq Follow us online All Otherz Podcast links The Otherz on IG Steve on IG Rafa on IG

    76. Spymob Interview

  4. May 19

    75. Cash In Cash Out - Pharrell feat. Tyler, The Creator & 21 Savage

    This week Steve and Rafa return after a LONG break to talk about Cash In Cash Out with Pharrell, Tyler and 21 Savage, as well as the key news from the last few months, including - the Grammys, Pharrell’s various awards, Star Trak returns with it’s newest member, Mack Keane, lots of BBC ICECREAM releases, new P X adidas sneakers, new Boardflip sneakers, Nigo’s new exhibition in London, a new album from Spymob, our latest pick-ups, and Steve has got some sweet new ink! You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! Cash In Cash Out on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKEwnhc8ItY Live at SITW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3SgRAhhHLc Cash In Cash Out on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_In_Cash_Out Cash In Cash Out on Genius - https://genius.com/Pharrell-williams-cash-in-cash-out-lyrics Links Clipse Grammy performance (poor quality) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimgQ9E_SKY Clipse re-release Hell Hath No Fury capsule - https://www.instagram.com/p/DUPI74WDLCN/?igsh=dHhkOXZzNHBqZWNs Pharrell receives Dr Dre Global Impact award - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9f161umeM Star Trak begins it’s comeback with new artist, Mack Keane, and his new album, Wide Eyed - https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KR309CBBK8VVJBZBHEA7KK1H_1 BBC spring ’26 lookbook - https://bbcicecream.eu/pages/billionaire-boys-club-pre-spring-26-lookbook No more good times at the Goodtime Hotel - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpfn5tEU3D/?igsh=dTFodHR4ejUweDEx adidas Originals Vario Flat Earther - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRiNaLk5qZ/?img_index=6&igsh=MTYzM2ljOXZlN2VsZA%3D%3D JT tribute to P at Grammy’s The Black Music Collective - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUIMm1VAgOt/ P wins Global Songwriter Award at MOBOs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqDMlx2YhM Boardflips (watermelon and pink lemonade) coming in May - 1st in Lagos and wider release on 6th for 150 USD - https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHq7HYjtox/?igsh=MXhmdXdyNnFkYnd1ZQ%3D%3D NIGO’s With Love From Japan exhibition opens at London Design Museum Going in July (+ new LV Cafe Alma). Copped the book and bag pock already Air Force 1 LO2 sneaker - lots of colourways to come New Spymob album coming soon! Available to purchase via BandCamp on 2nd June Singles to be released in June, July and August Album available on streaming platforms on 1st September Walking Under Green Leaves video (directed by the Neistat Brothers) now available - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8i21PMvu30&feature=youtu.be

    75. Cash In Cash Out - Pharrell feat. Tyler, The Creator & 21 Savage

  5. Jan 31

    74. Caught Out There - Kelis

    This week Steve and Rafa dig deep in to the archives and pick out a timeless Neptunes track - Kelis’ 1999 hit Caught Out There. There’s also loads of news about the latest Louis Vuitton show, new music from Pharrell, some of the latest releases from BBC, our Grammy predictions, and the latest in the Chad Vs Pharrell lawsuit saga, plus more! You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! Caught Out There on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JFwd1bk4Q Caught Out There on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caught_Out_There Caught Out There on Genius - https://genius.com/Kelis-caught-out-there-lyrics Links Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2026 show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VSghNTL_pY New sneaker silhouette, LV Drop - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTx3brwgpKh/?igsh=YW5qZml1Nzk1b2Zu Peep those all red Jellyfish - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTwi1l4jILy/?igsh=ZTV0cmV5ZGR4bWY%3D Voices Of Fire - The One feat. Pharrell - single also out now - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-one-feat-pharrell-williams-single/1870478761 Making of SS25 show - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTTLHN0jURx/ P was also at Nigo’s Kenzo show - real throw-back designs - https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/kenzo-fall-2026-ready-to-wear-collection-1238467724/ Nigo’s next AF3’s will be his last - https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5xhoEknt8/?igsh=cHMyeDV2NjVsYTl2 BBC HK Chinese New Year 2026 capsule (year of the horse) - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTxnuUkAR9_/?img_index=4&igsh=MXhwYnByenRhc2w3OQ%3D%3D BBC EU spring 26 - https://bbcicecream.eu/collections/newarrivals Pharrell X Humanrace adidas Evolution Pro - https://hypebeast.com/2026/1/pharrell-adidas-humanrace-evolution-pro-kj1992-release-info More music from Kenna - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTjyK8UDoQV/ Clipse and Pharrell to perform at the Grammy’s - https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0hO3cknvF/?igsh=dTl3cHh1YWpyZGZu Pharrell gets his French knighthood - https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-99friHA0/?igsh=Y3dqMXoxMXB2bzR4 Chad sues Pharrell AGAIN - https://www.billboard.com/pro/pharrell-williams-sued-by-neptunes-chad-hugo-lawsuit-split/ Lawsuit filings - https://dockets.justia.com/docket/california/cacdce/2:2026cv00746/1003826 Pharrell’s statement - https://www.complex.com/music/a/shawn-setaro/pharrell-sued-by-chad-hugo-allegedly-withholding-neptunes-money Follow us online All Otherz Podcast links The Otherz on IG Steve on IG Rafa on IG

    74. Caught Out There - Kelis

  6. Jan 20

    73. F.I.C.O. & P.O.V. - Clipse feat. Stove God Cooks and Tyler, the Creator

    This week Steve and Rafa return from their winter holidays to discuss two new Clipse videos that came out over the holiday period - F.I.C.O. and P.O.V. featuring Stove God Cooks and Tyler, the Creator. Some recently purchased goodies have also shown up, there’s new adidas Jellyfish, Steve is finally seeing Clipse in the summer, and lots more news! You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! F.I.C.O. on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veSg0RjgbX4&list=RDveSg0RjgbX4&start_radio=1 F.I.C.O. on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.I.C.O. F.I.C.O. on Genius - https://genius.com/Clipse-and-stove-god-cooks-fico-lyrics P.O.V. on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX7RDvVkxzU&list=RDveSg0RjgbX4&index=2 P.O.V. on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P.O.V._(song) P.O.V. on Genius - https://genius.com/Clipse-and-tyler-the-creator-pov-lyrics Links Triple black Jellyfish in NY-exclusive release as well as in South Korea pop-up - https://www.instagram.com/p/DRsFnoWjvpq/?img_index=1&igsh=MWl5OGRjY3I4ZDN0cg%3D%3D BBC X Jae Tips part 3 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DRurLmukWt9/?img_index=7&igsh=YnA4MzR3dDl6bng1 Joopiter Pop Culture auction included the multi-coloured NERD belt buckle and gold/diamond astronaut pendant/chain - https://www.joopiter.com/auctions/pop-culture Clipse supporting Linkin Park on their 2026 world tour - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSYlOeDvqF/?igsh=MTY1OG5kNXd6b3M4Yg%3D%3D Kenna seems to be making a comeback - previously unreleased visuals made available and a new single, Massacre - https://music.apple.com/fi/album/massacre-single/1847768021 Another batch of Nigo Air Force 3’s (the last set did not hit at all!) - https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nigo-nike-air-force-3-2026/ New album from Christopher BAP, Charlie’s Son (with a small feature from Steve) - https://www.instagram.com/p/DS_GlZ3FDWc/?igsh=MWFmcXV4Zm50ZWRkYw%3D%3D Follow us online All Otherz Podcast links The Otherz on IG Steve on IG Rafa on IG

    73. F.I.C.O. & P.O.V. - Clipse feat. Stove God Cooks and Tyler, the Creator

  7. 11/30/2025

    72. News Updates

    Rafa is back to join Steve this week for a news update. We've got all the latest news from the Clipse, lots of Boardflip and Boutique talk, new releases from adidas including a slighter cheaper version of the Jellyfish, as well as our latest purchases - including what Steve got from the Pharrell X Joopiter sneaker auction! You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! Links Clipse get 5 Grammy nominations - https://www.grammy.com/awards/68th-annual-grammy-awards-2025 Clipse F.I.C.O. video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veSg0RjgbX4 Pharrell x adidas EVO SL Humanrace in brown - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnYYPwDpze/ Jellyfish named shoe of the year at 2025 FNAAs - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4aaF4k6x3/ Jellyfish LITE in the form of adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQVKsjYEtd6/ BBC EU Black Friday sale has a LOT of content! - https://bbcicecream.eu/collections/black-friday-2025

    72. News Updates

  8. 10/29/2025

    71. An Interview With The Third Neptune - Mike Etheridge

    This week Rafa is off having a baby, so Steve has drafted in a top-tier guest - co-founding member of The Neptunes, Mike Etheridge! There were a few technical issues during the recording, so please bear that in mind. Mike talks about his youth, love for music, creating The Neptunes with Pharrell, Chad and Shae, his time in the studio with Teddy Riley, as well as his various projects over the years and the exciting projects he has coming up soon! You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube! Links Mike’s new single, The Count feat Steven Parks - https://music.apple.com/fi/album/the-count-feat-steven-parks/1831894370?i=1831894585 Order the Master Plan here - https://gnextlife.myshopify.com Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MikeEtheridge76 Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michael.e.etheridge Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeetheridge757/ Going Back To VA music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ijzdeoD2Y Follow us online All Otherz Podcast links The Otherz on IG Steve on IG Rafa on IG

    71. An Interview With The Third Neptune - Mike Etheridge
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The Otherz Podcast - An occasional podcast focusing on all things Pharrell Williams, N*E*R*D, The Neptunes, Star Trak, Billionaire Boys Club (BBC), ICECREAM, I Am Other, and more .... Brought to you by @SteveRPenny

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  • Creator
    The Otherz
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Otherz