The Otherz

Dive into the electrifying world of live music as hosts Steve and Rafa recount their unforgettable experience at Jay-Z's recent concert in Paris. With a dazzling stage design and a masterclass in performance, Jay-Z proves that age is just a number, delivering an epic show without missing a beat. This episode is a must-listen for any music enthusiast eager to understand what makes a live performance truly legendary. Join Steve and Rafa as they share behind-the-scenes stories, including their anticipation for surprise guests like Pharrell Williams and Justin Timberlake. You'll discover: - The intimate moments that made the concert feel personal and exclusive. - Insights into Jay-Z's impressive breath control and crowd engagement, even at 56. - Why Pharrell's surprise appearance brought the house down and how he reignited his passion for performing. As they break down the setlist, from classics like "99 Problems" to deeper cuts, the hosts highlight the energy and emotional connection with the crowd. They reflect on the stakes of seeing live music today and the unique opportunity it presents to connect with artists in real time. This episode is essential listening for anyone who loves music, live events, or wants to feel the rush of a concert from the comfort of their home. Get ready to be transported to Paris as you soak in the excitement of a night to remember! Perfect for concertgoers, music lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration from live performances.There’s also all the latest news from BBC ICECREAM, ComplexCon, new music collabs between Pharrell and John Legend and Quavo, our latest pick-ups and much more!You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube!LinksCRS track, Shrink, put out by Lupe - https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dbmad_HRl9p/Pharrell and Pusha T formally launch their coffee company, Grindin’ - https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUAgR7jJMV/?img_index=1Pharrell invests in a new hotel - let’s hope it goes better than the Goodtime! - https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc82-GkiHK9/?stkn=eG40NmJtM2hiMjh3New Quavo album, Qromelife, coming this Friday 2nd October - https://www.complex.com/music/a/dimassanfiorenzo/quavo-qromelife-album-tracklist-features-producers-releaseNew John Legend single/video, Firelflies, out now … album, Muse, out soon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEw6VZq9xg8&list=RDfEw6VZq9xg8&start_radio=1We’ve also recently seen P wearing what looks like a Jellyfish 2.0 - https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd4a2TYDKog/?img_index=1New Complexcon Boardflips - https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd3983bAH8d/?stkn=MW52bWc4MnQyaXVwdw%3D%3DBBC Mr Me Too 20th anniversary collection - https://www.bbcicecream.com/collections/mr-me-tooFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IGPharrell graphic by David Park - www.instagram.com/its.davidpark00:00 Intro00:30 Jay-Z 30 in Paris06:49 Setlist37:12 Shout-outs and LV chocolate47:05 Old CRS track surfaces via Lupe48:13 Grindin' Coffee launches50:27 A new hotel venture for Pharrell53:41 John Legend x Pharrell56:26 Quavo x Pharrell01:08:52 New Jellyfish coming soon01:10:47 Jellyfish v2.0?01:11:28 New Boardflips at ComplexCon01:14:56 BBC x Reebok Club C 8501:17:25 BBC, utilise the OG collectors01:20:29 BBC x Mr Me Too collection01:21:35 BBC EU silver, gold and black cards01:22:55 Latest pick-ups01:30:30 Outro

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-mindLinks2014 GQ interview - http://www.gq.com/story/pharrell-girl-album-exclusiveDJ Drama podcast interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Fh4p_jiN4Quavo x Pharrell - Trance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwJNmCm2raUA few pics from Clipse in Helsinki - https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJiYbSgOVk/Follow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG

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=1Jumpupw!nya on Genius - https://genius.com/Chad-hugo-jumpupw-nya-lyricsLinksSpymob EP - https://spymob.bandcamp.com/Lil Baby - Dead Fresh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXxbEfhtDiM&t=33sLV show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcE5NeDUvIkVoices of Fire - The One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VhXNoVB9_w&pp=ygUWdm9pY2VzIG9mIGZpcmUgdGhlIG9uZQ%3D%3DNigo: From Japan With Love - https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/nigo-from-japan-with-loveFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG

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/spymobhqFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG

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=cKEwnhc8ItYLive at SITW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3SgRAhhHLcCash In Cash Out on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_In_Cash_OutCash In Cash Out on Genius - https://genius.com/Pharrell-williams-cash-in-cash-out-lyricsLinksClipse Grammy performance (poor quality) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimgQ9E_SKYClipse re-release Hell Hath No Fury capsule - https://www.instagram.com/p/DUPI74WDLCN/?igsh=dHhkOXZzNHBqZWNsPharrell receives Dr Dre Global Impact award - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9f161umeMStar Trak begins it’s comeback with new artist, Mack Keane, and his new album, Wide Eyed - https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KR309CBBK8VVJBZBHEA7KK1H_1BBC spring ’26 lookbook - https://bbcicecream.eu/pages/billionaire-boys-club-pre-spring-26-lookbookNo more good times at the Goodtime Hotel - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpfn5tEU3D/?igsh=dTFodHR4ejUweDExadidas Originals Vario Flat Earther - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRiNaLk5qZ/?img_index=6&igsh=MTYzM2ljOXZlN2VsZA%3D%3DJT 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=PjqDMlx2YhMBoardflips (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%3DNIGO’s With Love From Japan exhibition opens at London Design MuseumGoing in July (+ new LV Cafe Alma). Copped the book and bag pock alreadyAir Force 1 LO2 sneaker - lots of colourways to comeNew Spymob album coming soon!Available to purchase via BandCamp on 2nd JuneSingles to be released in June, July and AugustAlbum available on streaming platforms on 1st SeptemberWalking Under Green Leaves video (directed by the Neistat Brothers) now available - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8i21PMvu30&feature=youtu.be

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=N3JFwd1bk4QCaught Out There on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caught_Out_ThereCaught Out There on Genius - https://genius.com/Kelis-caught-out-there-lyricsLinksLouis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2026 show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VSghNTL_pYNew sneaker silhouette, LV Drop - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTx3brwgpKh/?igsh=YW5qZml1Nzk1b2ZuPeep those all red Jellyfish - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTwi1l4jILy/?igsh=ZTV0cmV5ZGR4bWY%3DVoices Of Fire - The One feat. Pharrell - single also out now - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-one-feat-pharrell-williams-single/1870478761Making 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=cHMyeDV2NjVsYTl2BBC HK Chinese New Year 2026 capsule (year of the horse) - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTxnuUkAR9_/?img_index=4&igsh=MXhwYnByenRhc2w3OQ%3D%3DBBC EU spring 26 - https://bbcicecream.eu/collections/newarrivalsPharrell X Humanrace adidas Evolution Pro - https://hypebeast.com/2026/1/pharrell-adidas-humanrace-evolution-pro-kj1992-release-infoMore 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=dTl3cHh1YWpyZGZuPharrell gets his French knighthood - https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-99friHA0/?igsh=Y3dqMXoxMXB2bzR4Chad 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/2:2026cv00746/1003826Pharrell’s statement - https://www.complex.com/music/a/shawn-setaro/pharrell-sued-by-chad-hugo-allegedly-withholding-neptunes-moneyFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG

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-lyricsP.O.V. on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX7RDvVkxzU&list=RDveSg0RjgbX4&index=2P.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-lyricsLinksTriple 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%3DBBC X Jae Tips part 3 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DRurLmukWt9/?img_index=7&igsh=YnA4MzR3dDl6bng1Joopiter Pop Culture auction included the multi-coloured NERD belt buckle and gold/diamond astronaut pendant/chain - https://www.joopiter.com/auctions/pop-cultureClipse supporting Linkin Park on their 2026 world tour - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSYlOeDvqF/?igsh=MTY1OG5kNXd6b3M4Yg%3D%3DKenna seems to be making a comeback - previously unreleased visuals made available and a new single, Massacre - https://music.apple.com/fi/album/massacre-single/1847768021Another 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%3DFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG

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!LinksClipse get 5 Grammy nominations - https://www.grammy.com/awards/68th-annual-grammy-awards-2025Clipse F.I.C.O. video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veSg0RjgbX4Pharrell 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

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!LinksMike’s new single, The Count feat Steven Parks - https://music.apple.com/fi/album/the-count-feat-steven-parks/1831894370?i=1831894585Order the Master Plan here - https://gnextlife.myshopify.comMike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MikeEtheridge76Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michael.e.etheridgeMike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeetheridge757/Going Back To VA music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ijzdeoD2YFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG

This week Steve and Rafa are back to discuss an underrated banger - Kenna’s Say Goodbye To Love. There’s also some new adidas sneakers being launched, the BBC NYC Mantra Market, a BBC EU sale, a new track from Pharrell and Rex Orange County, a new video from Clipse, as well as thoughts on the Grace For The World Vatican concert and the new album from Voices Of Fire!You can now also find a video version of the podcast on Spotify and YouTube!Say Goodbye To Love on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKEWsijB5AUSay Goodbye To Love on Wikipedia . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_Sure_They_See_My_FaceSay Goodbye To Love on Genius - https://genius.com/Kenna-say-goodbye-to-love-lyricsLinksLupe remix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igyHenGrBZcAcoustic live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUTmb1sSYvwLetterman live (with P and C) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5DywI6uK3oadidas adizero EVO SL ‘Earth’ - https://www.humanrace.comPharrell x Rex Orange County, Take A Drive - https://music.apple.com/fi/album/take-a-drive/1833462782?i=1833462784BBC NYC Mantra Market - https://www.bbcicecream.com/blogs/news/mantra-marketBBC EU archive sale - https://bbcicecream.eu/collections/archive-saleClipse - Birds Don’t Sing video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt64MDdjtR8Voices Of Fire album and merch - https://voicesoffire.comFollow us onlineAll Otherz Podcast linksThe Otherz on IGSteve on IGRafa on IG00:00 Intro01:22 Say Goodbye To Love - Kenna40:49 adidas adizero EVO SL 'Earth'42:32 BBC NYC Mantra Market45:09 BBC EU Archive Sale and New Releases48:15 Pharrell x Rex Orange County - Take A Drive49:06 Clipse - The Birds Don't Sing music video51:24 Grace For The World concert01:00:07 Voices Of Fire performance and new album01:04:58 Outro