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Listen to Chad Hugo’s First Solo Single “Jumpupw!nya” Featuring Tierra Whack and Leikeli47
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Chad Hugo, co-founder of the Neptunes, has released his first solo single, “Jumpupw!nya”, featuring Tierra Whack and Leikeli47. The upbeat track is accompanied by futuristic visuals depicting spaceship controls, hazmat suits and an apocalyptic setting, marking Hugo’s first release as a solo artist.
Leikeli47 said she welcomed the chance to collaborate with Hugo, citing her Brooklyn and Virginia connections. Hugo has recently produced for artists including Ye, Ty Dolla $ign, Brockhampton and Brent Faiyaz, while also pursuing legal disputes with former partner Pharrell Williams over alleged unpaid N.E.R.D. royalties of up to $1 million and the Neptunes trademark.
In short
- Chad Hugo releases debut solo single with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47.
- The video combines sci-fi imagery with apocalyptic scenes.
- Hugo remains involved in legal disputes with Pharrell Williams.
Explained simply
Chad Hugo is one half of the Neptunes, an influential music production duo that has shaped popular music over the past two decades. This solo single is his debut as a recording artist, marking a significant shift for someone known primarily as a behind-the-scenes producer.
Hugo has spent his career producing for major artists across different genres. His entry into solo recording comes amid an ongoing legal dispute with Pharrell Williams, his former Neptunes partner, over royalties and the trade mark to the Neptunes name.
The single features rapper and singer Tierra Whack and Brooklyn-based artist Leikeli47. Both artists have their own established presence in contemporary music.
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