OTHERtone on Beats 1 with Chad Hugo, Pusha T, Timbaland and Teddy Riley at SITW 2019

Recorded in front of a live studio audience at Pharrell’s community festival - SOMETHING IN THE WATER, OTHERtone welcomes Virginia Beach-natives Chad Hugo, Pusha T, and Timbaland, as well as music legend, Teddy Riley.
Pharrell, Push, Chad and Timbaland discuss growing up together, meeting Teddy in Virginia Beach, and why the SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival is so important for their hometown.
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[@imnotsurewhy]

Chad is one of those guys that just doesn't tell people what he's done. Other people will tell you what he's actually created. He's literally like a mythical creature.

[@jamecthekid]

Facts

[@thelightseeker94]

I knew when Snoop said he thought drop it like it's hot was done until Chad walked in and put those last keys on the end of the hook. I can't imagine that song without that detail.

[@mlean83]

Like Dre

[@renechang2406]

Details matter. Levels to this​@@thelightseeker94

[@cristobalbalenciaga7295]

So is pharrell. Just because chad took a step back, doesn’t make him more mythical than pharrell. Both pharrell and chad are mythical creatures. And with pharrell keeping busy while chad took a step back, you can’t do anything othet than put pharrell up there with the greats. His production discography is just insane.

[@Mrandyriadh]

The Neptunes and Timbaland are the best hip-hop producers ever, Their beats will always be iconic.

[@melloyello1313]

Can never leave out J dilla in that conversation

[@joaopedrobaldo3316]

hip-hop and R&B, don't forget the Justin Timberlake's album "Justified", that was almost all produced by Pharrell and Chad, and has only amazing R&B's And also there is Pharrell's album "In My Mind" that has good r&b's too

[@TennyWhyte]

big facts

[@Mrandyriadh]

​@@joaopedrobaldo3316 True. Also " Loose" by Nelly Furtado amazingly produced by Tim and Danja, I would say Tim's best work when it comes to R&B.

[@maikinmalado3449]

@@Mrandyriadh nah ... The best R&B works of Timbaland was with Ginuwine and Aaliyah ... Timbaland's 90s beats are timeless

[@blu_sage7310]

The back and forth between pharrell and timberland is 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrFreakness]

*timbaland

[@anujsoni5256]

@@MrFreakness i do the same :D

[@louis1443]

There cousins

[@namgungssi]

Chad Hugo's synth transition on Drop It Like It's Hot will always be legendary. So cold

[@thelightseeker94]

That special ear for detail is what made them legends.

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

It's as much about the way that synth wraps up as how it starts..🔥

[@coreygarrettpowell]

This like watching the Jedi council.

[@versatiletitan2466]

Bro nice look yup

[@joeybilliams]

Best description ever!!!

[@andrewhurst5163]

LMAO

[@NativeNYC87]

Exactly VA FINEST

[@akoabo7]

C.H.A.D. 🔥🔥🔥

[@dnoelproductions1339]

I'm SO glad Teddy acknowledged Chad!

[@wonjonglee7854]

my thoughts exactly! dude is humble and knows how to elevate others. love that

[@tomblaze2]

it's about time for anyone to acknolwdge CHad

[@VAbulldog82]

Facts!

[@froey198033]

Chad the quiet genius

[@Polostar79]

@@tomblaze2 Chad doesn’t want to be acknowledged

[@jatrellwilliams8814]

This is WAYYY too short of a video. You got 4 of the easily best producers of all time and one half of one of the best groups of all time (Clipse) and only 18 min

[@preciousgorgeousralf137]

SERIOUSLY. I think Beats really does itself a disservice by abbreviating ALL their licensed content.

[@normanfooteii5300]

@@preciousgorgeousralf137 Exactly. These types of videos and really the Othertone content is really why I hate not having Apple's service.

[@mykahl123]

@@normanfooteii5300 exactly.... This is for the Home team 757 Like where is the rest of the footage!!!!???

[@theredroom3467]

The whole interview was over an hour it’s on Beats 1 if you have Apple Music

[@cactusjack2264]

Best producers of all time? I don’t see Dre or Ye here

[@yomommastupid]

I bet Chad is casually sleeping under his glasses haha

[@dukewonder4097]

FunkyDoolittle hahahahahaha

[@tguthrie6]

ever since 2001 lol

[@andrewhurst5163]

Lmao fr that man is shlumped

[@froey198033]

I call Chad the quiet genius. Because he's always quiet but his mind is always creating beats and he's a musician too. Underrated AF but he's smart letting Pharrell do the talking for them.

[@mjs23336]

Teddy Riley created his own genre, discovered The Neptunes, and brought MJ to VA! GOAT!

[@djfritz]

yep. His genre was so hot they gave it a name, New Jack. But that was also its downfall, because everybody tried to copy it and then it got played out.

[@mjs23336]

@@djfritz yessir! Often imitated, never duplicated. Nobody could match his drums though! Like Pharrell and Tim said though, 'TR's music still goes hard... like, dumb hard."

[@rickylovesyou]

New jack swing is a beat, not a genre. If anything a sub genre maybe.

[@mjs23336]

E M it’s a genre, a movement and a game changer. Brought Hip-Hop and R&B together.

[@TheRealNativeSun]

That’s a Fact Bro! Future Recording Studio on Va Beach Blvd was iconic for the city.

[@El3ctroclash]

Sometimes it pains me to see how quite and humble Chad is and that he deserves much more recognition but I respect the kind of person he is. I bet Pharrell forced him to be there lol. enjoyed this legendary discussion.

[@brysjuan8008]

Chad Hugo saying he making Stevie Wonder-esque chords makes total sense

[@MCCABEWORLD]

This is like watching a Avengers meeting. 🔥😬😮 #Legends

[@harrymindgameTV]

So true. Your comment is spot on!

[@iceered]

wow. my two favorite producers beat boxing each other’s beats. lol

[@DiamondsandKrystle]

Pharrell and Timb going back and fourth! LEGENDARY

[@louis1443]

Yes, because they are blood related cousins

[@Trip8201]

These guys did the soundtrack of my life #FAXX

[@JLBREMER]

Same here man !

[@rahmouneleprince]

What's the song in the beginning?? Plz 🙏🙏

[@melissarivera7477]

Tremaine Triplett sooo true

[@shivzzi]

8:19 love how chad joins in with the whistle without saying a word between him and pharrell, shows that chemistry these guys have.

[@kidnayza7484]

what song is it ? sorry

[@wonkaaah6484]

@@kidnayza7484Jay Z and UGK - Big pimpin’

[@playboyvic]

Historical Gathering...The last 3 decades .. Sound, Fashion and all S/O VIRGINIA

[@VAbulldog82]

VA all day

[@jqbell4935]

Timb n Pharrell beat boxin LEGENDARY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💎💎💎💎💎💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@carternibbz5365]

They showed each other real love Timb could have easily hated on P But he didn’t let this be a lesson to you new rappers /artist producers etc

[@straightupkid]

Big facts

[@xbabygirltx]

Real talk. I always say that there is enough room for everybody to shine. We don't need to tear one down to get further ahead. Loved watching these two give each other props about their productions lol

[@ThiefOfBaghdad]

He would never hate P, he was in a group called "Surrounded By Idiots" with Pharrell in 1991 before they both started really producing and becoming the artists that we know them as today

[@arisenmusic479]

It’s easy to be that nice to each other when you both are considered legends and have platinum plaques in your catalog. I’m sure if one of them made it and the other didn’t there would be huge resentment. That being said, I’m sure there’s still some competitiveness there.

[@turnipss]

So much talent on one stage, what an event it would’ve been to be in that room.

[@HS-mm2yz]

Turnips it was an indescribable experience.

[@yoneladingiswayo5245]

The beat boxing during that back and forth was so effortless

[@jjohnwords2873]

damn Teddy Riley was in the same class as AZ, Alpo & Rich Porter. I didn't know this.

[@t-davebeatz3476]

Check out his interview on the breakfast club. It's real good

[@danonbrez]

All big names in hip hop seem to be connected to somebody big in the streets

[@javonestephens7856]

@@danonbrez it never fails

[@APOLLOABM]

Chad DID work on these records too lol

[@blokkka9inety293]

exactly...

[@brandnew860]

Max Gayle Chad is nice 🗣 Wit the keys 🎹

[@sambanelly4219]

Why they forgetting about him?😭😭😭

[@OOpSjm]

Chad just casually hanging in the background as always.

[@1kingzeus]

Same with Missy

[@POWERMINDS747]

Timbaland vs. Neptunes..........They both are legend's, ain't no one better than the other!

[@angc1456]

True facts Bro

[@yanzodadon]

Pharrell and timbo hyping each other up is inspiration af

[@renechang2406]

Cousins= Family collective

[@HS-mm2yz]

Such an honor to have witnessed this in person. You could just FEEL the energy in the room. Walked out of there so inspired.

[@CM-ge9pz]

Grindin best beat ever.

[@michaelmina9349]

Pharrell stays on that James Brown. You'll always hear Mr. Brown's spirit in Pharrell's music.

[@NQuiz52]

That's because he is trying to catch Teddy Riley. I guess most of you are too young to realize how INCREDIBLE Teddy Riley is. They know but, you don't.

[@bigkeezo]

michael mina word Teddy was on the one always

[@vaugenheimnughnrn8723]

Teddy Riley, Tim, the Neptunes, and Lex have all created genres from their beats. This is the 757

[@JC-md5rq]

Chad Hugo needs to toot his own horn more. He did most of those beats with Pharrell after all

[@VAbulldog82]

Hugo a real VA legend

[@arisenmusic479]

Tbh chad has been a little off recently. Doesn’t seem like himself. Old videos of him show him being more outgoing. Idk if this is just him when pharrells around, because he gets intimidated or understands the dynamic of how much Pharrell is in the spotlight but tbh it’s a little weird how quiet he’s been. He doesnt even expand on his ideas. He’ll say one thing and that’s it. On the Neptunes documentary dude was so articulate, cracking jokes, etc. Maybe he just gets awkward around large groups like this idk.

[@hollywoodenrico2355]

Facts

[@donsterr]

@@arisenmusic479 he has some health issues

[@Polostar79]

@@arisenmusic479 has nothing to do with Pharrell. Chad just did an interview with Hot 97 and completely awkward. Something is definitely off with him.

[@JetsGo11]

I would’ve asked Teddy Riley so many questions about those Dangerous sessions..man it’s amazing to have all of them together.

[@maikinmalado3449]

For real ... Teddy's Dangerous production were fucking amazing ... Every sound on that album is priceless 👌

[@JetsGo11]

João Pedro Literally brah..Look up his Red Bull interview from a few years ago. He tells A LOT about it..His stories are real life golden.

[@maikinmalado3449]

@@JetsGo11 oh yeah ! I heard about that interview, never had a moment to go head and watch it but after this interview, i'm going to check it. Teddy is a icon

[@jalonzo310]

All these men are responsible for so many hits that have reached the whole world. This was incredible.

[@mishuoren394]

That whistle pharell did was crisp asf 😭😭 this dude can never be off beat

[@worldcreation2028]

it was chad

[@hulie75]

Born and raised in the 757 I'm extremely proud of my hometown and the talent that comes from there. Salute 2 up 2 down

[@BIGPARKER71]

it was like the Neptunes were from Mars or how about NEPTUNE. Teddy Riley the GOAT tho.

[@OMGxITZxPACMAN]

I was thinking the same thing as soon as he said that lol

[@robcinq5956]

Same thought

[@sundaychiild]

same here but then again, too cliché..

[@lemikehendrix357]

True Statement

[@CremedelaCreme777]

Thought the EXACT same thing!! Lmaooo AND. I thought that the “Neptune’s sound” was the unofficial official name for their sound? 🤔 I mean that’s what Jay called it at least...

[@TheDubber]

proud to say Im from VB, so much talent from that area, sports and music, used to love walking down the beach at Neptune Festival and seeing all the sand castles

[@goldsupreme983]

wish I was there in the audience, the energy is incredible!

[@neonblackmarket]

If you disliked this drop your location, I just wanna talk🙃

[@justblaze2464]

Not if u look like ur profile picture

[@neonblackmarket]

just blaze 😂😂

[@vaugenheimnughnrn8723]

Facts

[@awakeneddrybones7777]

Lmaooooo

[@thablackkat9905]

Yeah, I'd like to join in that "convo" myself.

[@FKJ]

heroes

[@isolamii]

Great to see Teddy and Pharrell together... Harlem / VA connection.... The Musical Tree.... Blessings... All master's of their crafts... Super Talent... Daytona album of the year... Teddy 🐐, Timmy 🐐, Pharrell 🐐 Pusha King Push....This is Epic... Jay Z Voice, ask Teddy Riley about me.

[@tiffal819]

QTNA:WHERE IS DR. MELISSA "MISSY MISDEMEANOR" ELLIOT?!! I needed her on that stage!!!

[@bennybop5387]

She's been real Mia for the longest...

[@cmooreHD]

Facts AF! She needed to be there!!

[@demaification]

@Elijah Roc I agree Missy Elliott should have been there cuz she rep VA in a big way

[@CarynDPrescott]

She's getting ready for the VMAs next week. She's being honored with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award 💃🏿💃🏿😄😁

[@demaification]

@@CarynDPrescott big up to her I'm so proud of her

[@noencoresclub]

This was great. Love seeing all these legends showing love to each other. Such a great name for a festival, especially thinking about all the amazing talent that came, and is still coming out, of VA. I still talk about how their is 'something in the water' in VA, with all the taken that comes from the Norfolk/ RVA/ VA Beach area. This is coming from a MD native. Big ups on the success of the festival. Hope to go next year.

[@ericpayne8837]

Yesterday I was drive down 95 threw Va. I was listening to the nerds 1st Album Even though I wasn't ride through Virginia Beach. I understand why the album sound the way it did. Va is something special.

[@SergioRicha]

The love and respect on this stage is AMAZING!!!

[@1080kendall]

This put a smile on my and i aint even from Virginia

[@YUSSEB8E]

Noreaga - Superthug. That Neptune’s beat is still 🔥

[@nlee4566]

First time i heard Superthug i lost my mind.

[@YUSSEB8E]

Nick Lee it sound like it was from outer space

[@Maoriboyswag317]

Nothin is my favorite from NORE

[@sbrooks729]

Baits look for foxy brown magnetic (best neptunes beat to me)

[@jimmydangelo9445]

Timbo sayin thank you was so sincere almost broughta tear to my eye the respect is real on that stage, love

[@Wavywahid]

These guys made one of the best music and are so legendary but at the same time so humble. This is how I want to be

[@clizark1]

This collection of artists on this panel is phenomenal! It's truly inspirational to see how all the dots connected.

[@divawho]

Two UP two down! VA all day! I’m #757 and later 804. Out of state now but always missing home. This video is EVERYTHING! ❤️

[@dameharris3763]

Three of the most amazing producers for our culture! Much love and Respect

[@robcinq5956]

Not surprisingly.....Chad doesn't say one single solitary word 😂💪🏿

[@isaiahstevenson8923]

Teddy definitely recognized Chad though he mention the cords and even the bridges you here in the songs that's all Chad.

[@quesoaop1559]

Chad is the silent killer

[@cjjohnson8567]

#FACTS 👀😅🤫

[@MistahRapsey]

lol but he did. He said he was trying to play chords like Stevie Wonder when Teddy complimented him.

[@POWERMINDS747]

Shay Haley is worse. He really doesn't speak and he's camera shy! That explains him not being there! He used to force himself to go out in public!

[@andremoncivais2771]

This was one of the best things I've seen all day. The admiration and respect these men have for each other was a breath of fresh air. #BlessUp

[@POWERMINDS747]

Can you imagine if Scott Storch was there????

[@andyzhang7890]

Man, the amount of pure concentrated talent on stage could tear a hole through reality...

[@dave.5035]

That's why I love watching interviews like this one, because I always learn something from them. I didn't know Teddy was a producer and I love listening to New jack swing songs so I learned that he created that vibe, so I appreciate them for sitting together and sharing their history with us.

[@khaledabdulaleem5620]

The Legend of Teddy Riley continues to grow.....HE MADE IT TAKES TWO!! I wonder what else he didn't get credit for

[@SimpleDJLife]

Khaled AbdulAleem “The Show” - Doug E Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew

[@SimpleDJLife]

I did know they said that. I commented before I finished watching it. 👍

[@geffeniz]

The maturity is so beautiful ....showing love

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

haha I'm just having fun hearing them beatbox to each other! I want more!

[@FashionRoadman]

Everyone sleeps on Chad Hugo it’s annoying. People act like it was all Pharrell

[@NQuiz52]

That's because Pharrell practices false humility when he really WANTS the light and all of the attention. Lil bitch azz nigga!

[@VAbulldog82]

Chad Hugo is the man!

[@GrandMan-lw4dv]

John Hood Lmaooooooooooooooooooooo

[@fidgipl]

nah its because chad always chose to remain secluded from the spotlight and if you really knew the dynamic Pharrell would get the sounds from his head on wax and Chad would refine it afterwards even add a little something to make it nice like in the drop it like its hot video when you see him

[@messiahblack4816]

Nah bruh Chad is just mad humble...Pharrell is just the lead dude in the group(Neptunes) it just is what it is. Run DMC for example had three members but Run appeared to be the lead but in actuality it was Jam Master Jay that was the glue but he played the back

[@jonesmcooper1]

These guys are so legendary........I'm proud of their contributions to Rap, Hip-Hop and R&B!

[@dr0ppazeti68]

I came here to hear where Chad is at in 2019 honestly - Wish he would've said something lol, still a cool convo nonetheless

[@viintaget6372]

Dr0PPA ZETI LOL that’s not him, I rarely heard him speak since following them lol. He was also like making “cameos” in videos for beats they did 🤣

[@natashabarratt5154]

I love how much respect they all have for each other 🖤

[@messiahblack4816]

These men are my Mentors I owe my entire production style to them 🙏🎶🎵🙏 Peace and Blessings to them all....

[@CARLMICHAELMUSIC1]

THIS WAS AMAZING, THANK YOU FOR THIS, Loved All of their Work

[@joemontana8899]

That's just dope all across the board man.. All of em so humble

[@JakeJon]

This back-and-forth is amazing, this is the best verzus I’ve ever seen!

[@Nemarr]

Ima make these OGs and VA proud.. Its really SOMETHING IN THE WATER🙇🏾‍♂️

[@sambanelly4219]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS MY WHOLE LIFE!!! NEPTUNES AND TIMBALAND ARE MY SOURCE OF INSPIRATION. BTW IM THE THATS ALWAYS WRITING ON THEIR VIDEO COMMENTS "THE NEPTUNES PRODUCTION YEZR!"

[@kylebyrne4911]

I saved this back in 2019 and never got around to watching it until now. Living legend's!

[@mrwilliams7086]

Where have I been thought this was new 😂😂😂 The 7 seven cities all day

[@jjthoughts9920]

three of most legendary producers come from Virginia, must be something in the water

[@claidis]

This makes me so happy (no pun) to just see how much talent brewed in my state.

[@Nicolas.Vincent]

Man, this is what I've been waiting for, Timbo & Pharrel on the same stage.

[@IAmMicxh]

Wow. I really needed to see this today. A load of inspiration 🙏🏾

[@Baesicc]

This is my teens, twenties, and thirties on that stage. They are still producing 🔥 ass music to this day! And I love that they are so humble and appreciative of each other’s talents. This is why when Jay Z does an album he has them both on his albums. 💯

[@maxandrea396]

Waited for another other tone for agesssss🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Tiarrahenderson]

Seeing something positive about my area makes me happy. #757/HamptonRoads

[@LRissa19]

5 hours later going back and fourth with like 40 plus hits! The goats for real.

[@jaejackson1359]

so much love on that stage, you can feel it

[@Kcrudele5]

Thanks so much for this. Just seriously 100.

[@JLBREMER]

Heck yeah !!!! I've been waiting for this !! #757 Stand up!!! # LEGENDS ( Timbaland & The Neptunes) are responsible for me getting involved with music back in the late 90's. Much respect to you guys. (I also want to add the fact that Teddy is such a huge part of this puzzle. This panel is crazy !!!! Wow...

[@POVbyZVP]

Damn.. who knew Teddy had allat under his belt?! #SHEESH #LEGENDary

[@derrickzorns6506]

Timbaland really needs to name his sound because nobody makes beats like him 😂

[@kylebryant4080]

There's so many people that don't get credit for Tim's work that it wouldn't work. Jim Beamz, Danja, Scott storch, Whiz Dumb all helped produce his massive hits but don't get the credit

[@jewel77jewel14]

@@kylebryant4080 Thanks !

[@IBdaPrince]

8:17 when Pharrell started doing the melody of Big Pimpin, and you eventually see Chad whistling to help beatbox the song...you can't talk Pharrell without Chad. They complete each other so well musically

[@kenneyhoops1713]

Definitely need more of these 🌊

[@shomorton2663]

I met Teddy Riley in 89' as a 6 year old at the Apollo and he threw me some money from the balcony as I did the running man during the intermission one of my greatest memories and I'm almost 40 now and still see that moment

[@checkmate352]

I want to see Pharrell and Timbaland do a versus with the music they’ve produced! That would be some concert level stuff!

[@Breakbeats92.5]

You find that the greats are just as humble as they are accomplished.

[@mofakah5906]

We need another Neptune album. ASAP

[@biglebauski8842]

At least we need another N.E.R.D album produced by The Neptunes. The last N.E.R.D album was dope, but I think we all would find it interesting to hear a new Neptunes sound that still sounds a bit of Neptunes back then!

[@trip2belize]

Need the B-Sides man... Seriously.

[@albritt7491]

The Best right here yall inspire us this was beautiful the festivals was Beautiful and Can't say enough and how much this inspired me in one foot step

[@joaopedrobaldo3316]

Pharrell is the the best producer for me, he can make dope hip-hop's and R&B's, and he produces a lot of famous and different artists, like Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Britney, Mariah, Kendrick...and the list goes on This guy has a big vision for music

[@jspurs22]

The greatest beat makers of all time you see Chad and Pharrell and Timbo, Teddy it's beat time THE END

[@andri941]

Still the best ones for me! Stay blessed brothers!!!

[@tyronewhite6179]

Shout out to the757 i remember all them brother from back un the days. Talented dudes since high school

[@SagRising19]

Graditude for Pharrel paying homage to their connect/the glue.

[@greenghost3756]

Chad & Teddy is the reason why I clicked so fast, much RESPECT to them. Teddy tapped into Virginia first. Why they all got on shades though. I would like to see a panel with RZA & Rick Rubin on a stage with these producers.

[@HeIsChalant]

This is EPIC!

[@michaelak2376]

thank you for sharing this

[@Bahytzhan]

Thank you Pharrell!

[@thomasmedina5627]

This is beyond incredible. 757 love

[@deshaundozier]

Love how timbaland and Pharrell was going back and fourth with the love