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T.I. T.I. And everything you thought you knew, the older you get, you realize, 'Damn, I don't know nothing about this. and Pharrell), "Grammy Awards 2014: Full Nominations List", "Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Hits No. [8] The single was nominated for two Grammys at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. T.I. I thought about cheap props, crappy fun stuff. T.I. But it was misconstrued. Ver más ideas sobre musica de antro, robin thicke, blurred lines. What a pleasure it is to degrade a woman. T.I. But “Blurred Lines” certainly played its part. [3] Elias Leight of PopMatters said that the album's first half draws on the luxuriant funk and disco popular in the late 1970s, while the second half is characterized by club-oriented electronic sounds and a few ballads. [69] Students at the University of Exeter voted for a condemnation of the lyrics to be issued by the Students' Guild. Club highlighted the song as an "old-man lecherousness and boys'-club friskiness" and said it "comes off as uncomfortable and demeaning. T.I. T.I. [129], Credits and personnel adapted from Blurred Lines album liner notes.[136]. Twitter, Hollywood, and Cuban Sandwiches. The jury awarded the Gaye family $4 million in damages, with profits of more than $1.6 million from Williams and more than $1,760,099 from Thicke. [33] The track rose from number 11 to number 6, giving Thicke his first top 10 hit in the US. Look at Emily Ratajkowski's performance; it's very, very funny and subtly ridiculing. I better pay attention, I better listen and keep learning.' [24] Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian said that Thicke's "blunt-instrument romantic technique" lacks dignity and keeps Blurred Lines from being "a pretty good album. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. T.I. + Pharrell; 'Blurred Lines')", "Italian single certifications – Robin Thicke feat. T.I. Robin Thicke noticeably ripped off Marvin Gaye ‘s 1977 hit “Got to Give It Up” when he wrote the smash hit “Blurred Lines” with Pharrell Williams and T.I., a … This is the second time that director Diane Martel and Pharrell join together for a music video project involving two differently rated versions. At the University of Edinburgh, students' association officials stated that the song violates its policy against "rape culture and lad banter" and promotes an unhealthy attitude towards sex and consent. [4], In a positive review, Rolling Stone magazine's Rob Tannenbaum called it an optimistic, "near-perfect summer record" that improves over Thicke's previous albums, which he felt were dulled with his "expressions of angst". One's minor and one's major. It was released on March 26, 2013, through Williams's label Star Trak Recordings as the lead single from Thicke's album Blurred Lines. Released 30 July 2013 on Star Trak (catalog no. Here's a video from Alex C. Askew (Co-Producer, Director, Co-Writer) and Gabriela Rowland (Co-Producer, Actress) of Blurred Lines. [74] In 2013 and 2014, Thicke and his wife Paula Patton's separation and divorce were covered extensively by the tabloid press including Thicke's efforts to reconcile with Patton. [42] On its fifth week in the charts, the single dropped a place to number two although it shifted a further 100,000 copies, having the fastest one-week sales at number two of 2013 so far. He's a man, so he definitely did not make you. ... Music producer Quincy Jones claims Michael Jackson plagiarized the synthesizer bass riff for "Billie Jean" from the earlier 1982 Donna Summer arrangement of "State of Independence". and Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines", "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. See All . T.I. He and I would go back and forth where I'd sing a line and he'd be like, "Hey, hey, hey!" "[15], Music journalists described "Blurred Lines" as a pop and R&B track. [90][91] The motion was granted because the family's copyright covered the sheet music and not necessarily other musical elements from Gaye's recording of the song. [80] Ultimately, Thicke and Williams (but not T.I.) I've never gotten to do that before. [67] It was also banned at other British institutions, including Plymouth University, Leeds University,[68] University of Derby, Queen Mary University of London, Kingston University, University of Bolton, Queen's University Belfast, University of Birmingham, University of East Anglia, University of the West of Scotland, and a number of Oxford and Durham colleges. "[32], "Blurred Lines" debuted at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became Thicke's first, T.I. + Pharrell – Blurred Lines", Austriancharts.at – Robin Thicke feat. Also, the lines between different job titles in the music industry are much more blurred. Robin Thicke teamed up with rapper T.I. [Clean] – 4:22, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell & T.I.) When asked about what references she drew from for the video, Martel cited the ballets of George Balanchine as performed by the New York City Ballet, noting their minimalism, as well as the work of Richard Avedon. The website of Rap-Up magazine described Thicke as looking "dapper" in "black suit", and that the trio were joined on stage by "sexy ladies during the steamy set". In a recent interview with GQ, the musician and producer said he gets “embarrassed” by some of … "[66], In the United Kingdom, more than 20 universities banned the song from use at student events. Also, the lines between different job titles in the music industry are much more blurred. will.i.am also features as a guest writer on the track "Give It 2 U" and also serves as a producer on the tracks "Feel Good" and "Go Stupid 4 U". [15], The album's third single, "Give It 2 U" which features American rapper Kendrick Lamar, was released on July 2, 2013. [39] As of May 15, 2014, the album has sold 731,000 copies in the United States.[40]. "[21], Jim Farber, writing for New York Daily News, called the song "irresistible" and mentioned it had an "utter lack of pretense". On Tuesday, a jury found that Williams and Pharrell based their mega-hit "Blurred Lines" on Gaye's 1977 hit "Got to Give It Up." [23] The staff of The New Zealand Herald lauded the track as "cool" and "inventive". The London-born actress – who has starred in films including Gone Girl and I Feel Pretty – found fame when she danced topless in the video for Robin Thicke’s 2013 single Blurred Lines. [25], The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 177,000 copies in the United States. [109] On June 7, 2013, Thicke performed the song alongside Pharrell on the British television chat show The Graham Norton Show. [82] Pharrell Williams responded to the lawsuit by calling the two songs "completely different", further stating: "Just simply go to the piano and play the two. Blurred Lines A discussion of the changing relationship between Producer and Consumer in media today Menu. “Nope. [107] Thicke also performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 16 with Pharrell and three models doing backup. T.I. "'Blurred Lines is very much about my wife," he said, "It's about how she's a good girl, but she wants to be a bad girl. [Music Video] – 4:33, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I.) [110] He also performed the song (with recorded T.I. People say, "Hey, do you think this is degrading to women?" Robin Charles Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, record Producer(s) Length; 15. [70] 's fourth, and Williams' third number-one single in the US, where it was also the longest running number one single for that year. ", "Marvin Gaye Recordings Barred From 'Blurred Lines' Trial", "Breaking: Thicke and Williams infringed copyright. [10] It officially impacted U.S. Rhythmic radio on April 16, 2013 and Top 40/Mainstream radio on May 21, 2013. We got a kick out of making people dance, and that was the intention. "[77], In the interview, Thicke noted that part of video director Diane Martel's intention was to generate attention, but Thicke defended the song, saying: "The song and the video are two completely different things. It's a feeling. 1 on Hot 100", "Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Surges On Charts Thanks to a NSFW Kickstart", "iTunes – Music – For the Rest of My Life – Single by Robin Thicke", "Robin Thicke Follows Up 'Blurred Lines' With 'Give It 2 U', Featuring Kendrick Lamar and produced by will.i.am, despite him being in a legal dispute with Star Trak owner Pharrell Williams", "Robin Thicke Follows Up 'Blurred Lines' With 'Give It 2 U', Featuring Kendrick Lamar and produced by will.i.am, despite him being in a legal dispute with Star Trak owner Pharrell Williams. It was in March 2013 when Robin Thicke would release his hit single Blurred Lines featuring T.I., which not only skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and sell 11 million copies worldwide, it also earned its producer, Pharrell, a Grammy award for Best Producer. The song's music video was released in two versions: one featuring models Emily Ratajkowski, Jessi M'Bengue, and Elle Evans topless, while the other censored the nudity. People who are agitated just want to be mad, and I accept their opinion. [64][65] The video was filmed at Mack Sennett Studios in Silver Lake. [12] It has also become Thicke's most successful song on the US Billboard Hot 100, being his first to reach at number 1 (he previously climbed as high as number 14 with "Lost Without U", back in 2007). [78][79], In August 2013, Thicke, Williams, and Harris (T.I.) The album features guest appearances from T.I., Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz. and Pharrell), (Bee's Knees Remix) (featuring T.I. The fashion in which the women in the video are dressed was in part inspired by the work of photographer Helmut Newton. We started acting like we were two old men on a porch hollering at girls like, "Hey, where you going, girl? and Pharrell backing vocals) on Australian The Voice season 2 finale on June 17, 2013. and Pharrell casually standing in front of light-pink backdrop as they flirt with models (Emily Ratajkowski, Elle Evans and Jessi M'Bengue) who pose and dance. [3] Music critic Greg Kot called Blurred Lines a dance-pop album,[4] while Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian characterized its music as upbeat "funk/soul". Some mixing engineers also master and many producers can manage the recording process themselves and help the artist writing the song. [111] Thicke performed the song on the 2013 BET Awards on June 30, 2013. It's saying that women and men are equals as animals and as power". [92] The unanimous jury awarded Gaye's family US$7.4 million in damages for copyright infringement. 1 Album, Katy Perry's 'Roar' Tops Digital Songs", "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/25/2013", "Luke Bryan Nets Second Week Atop Billboard 200, John Mayer Debuts at No. [47], In the United States, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for twelve consecutive weeks, becoming the longest running number one single of 2013 and of the 2010s decade, surpassing Rihanna's "We Found Love" (2011),[48] but was later replaced by Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" in 2015. "I won't get into … [35] "Blurred Lines" topped the Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks before being displaced by Katy Perry's "Roar". & Pharrell) – Single by Robin Thicke", "Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Hits No. In a separate allegation, Bridgeport Music claims "Blurred Lines" was remarkably similar to Funkadelic's "Sexy Ways". [40], In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on June 2, 2013 ― for the week ending date June 8, 2013 ― selling 190,000 copies in its first week and becoming Britain's fastest-selling single of the year, though it was later passed by Avicii's "Wake Me Up" on July 21, 2013. After Marvin Gaye's family was awarded $7.4 million in their copyright infringement claim for the song "Blurred Lines," many in the music industry believe it sets a terrible precedent. 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[6], In 2014, the family of Marvin Gaye launched a suit against Thicke and Pharrell Williams as well as EMI April – the song publisher now owned by Sony/ATV – claiming similarities between "Blurred Lines" and Gaye's 1977 song "Got to Give It Up". [46], "Blurred Lines" is Thicke's most successful song, being his first to reach number one on the Hot 100 (he previously peaked at number 14 in 2007 with "Lost Without U"). [103][104] Later that same month, more than 200 musicians – including among others Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, John Oates of Hall & Oates, R. Kelly, Hans Zimmer, Jennifer Hudson as well as members of Train, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Black Crowes, Fall Out Boy, The Go-Go's and Tears for Fears – filed an amicus curiae brief, authored by attorney Ed McPherson, in support of the appeal, stating that "the verdict in this case threatens to punish songwriters for creating new music that is inspired by prior works. "[20] Slant Magazine's Andrew Chan felt that, while the album has "an effervescent start", Thicke offers little to contemporary R&B on an album marred by "narcissistic come-ons" and "blunt pronouncements". At various points, the hashtag "#THICKE" flashes, while towards the end, "ROBIN THICKE HAS A BIG DICK" is spelled out in silver balloons. At the University of Edinburgh, students' association officials stated that the song violates its policy against "rape culture and lad banter" and promotes an unhealthy attitude towards sex and consent. [41] "Blurred Lines" then remained at number one the following week, selling even more than it did in its first with 199,000 copies sold. [37][38] Blurred Lines has ranked at number 7 and sold 57,000 copies in its sixth week. She expresses it in dancing because she's a good girl. It's about how she’s a good girl, but she wants to be a bad girl. In May 2014, Williams performed the song as part of a medley at the iHeartRadio Awards where he received the iHeartRadio Innovator Award. He said he couldn't "remember the last time there was a hit song this ghastly – the sound of Adam Sandler taking a falsetto hate-whizz on Marvin Gaye's grave. She is a survivor although she feels like a victim, she was raped in her mid teens and her life has formed around that trauma. [38], In Canada, the song reached number one for 13 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single of 2013. "4 the Rest of My Life (Twice as Nice Remix)" Thicke; ProJay; Thicke; ProJay; 3:17: Total length: 62:24: Charts. [43] According to the Official Charts Company, the single became Britain's best-selling single of 2013 with sales of 1,472,681 copies. As the woman behind Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" video, in which Thicke, T.I. Rated #1451 in the best albums of 2013. 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[22] In her review for The Christian Science Monitor, Nekesa Mumbi Moody labeled the song as "undeniable", and wrote that it had become a "cultural flashpoint". Co-producer … "[14] Pharrell reiterated and expounded on his defense during an interview with Pitchfork, in response to the idea of the song being "sexually predatory". It was in March 2013 when Robin Thicke would release his hit single Blurred Lines featuring T.I., which not only skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and sell 11 million copies worldwide, it also earned its producer, Pharrell, a Grammy award for Best Producer.. "Blurred Lines" peaked at number one in at least 25 countries and became the number one song of 2013 in several countries. So last year it returned to court in a bid to pass on its legal bills to Williams. [Laidback Luke Remix] – 4:40, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I.) "[2], Thicke also explained his foray into a more mainstream pop-oriented sound than his usual milieu. Recorded By, Mixed By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon. T.I. "[27] Annie Zaleski of The A.V. 1 of the 2010s", "Week Ending Aug. 25, 2013. + Pharrell; 'Blurred Lines')", "British certifications – Robin Thicke feat. Look, technically it's not plagiarized. But must have coffee!! [125] On November 5, 2013, Dave Callan, as part of his review of Just Dance 2014 on the ABC show Good Game performed a parody of the music video in response to the incorrect choreography of the song in the game. Because there's a cowbell in it and a Fender Rhodes as the main instrumentation—that still doesn't make it plagiarized. [16] "Give It 2 U" impacted Top 40/Mainstream radio in the United States on August 27, 2013. On November 10, Thicke performed the song with Iggy Azalea at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. 1 Single With 'Blurred Lines, "Katy Perry's 'Roar' Tops Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' On Billboard Hot 100, Becoming Singer's 8th No. ", "Album review: Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines, "Blurred Lines: the most controversial song of the decade", "From The Mouths of Rapists: The Lyrics of Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines, "Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines': Album review", "Robin Thicke: Is the album 'Blurred Lines' worth a listen? It became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with sales of 14.8 million,[7] simultaneously breaking the record for the largest radio audience in history. Featuring rapper T.I. T.I. Mona Scott-Young is a "21st Century Renaissance Sister" (Essence) - producer of the phenomenally successful "Love & Hip Hop" franchise on VH1 as well as a half dozen other TV shows, CEO of Monami Entertainment (home to Grammy Award-winning artist Missy Elliott), CMO of Myx Fusions Beverage (a Moscato wine company launched with Nicky Minaj in 2012), and now, with BLURRED LINES, author … 2013 VMAs Shatter Twitter Records", "RadioShack 'Beats By Dr. Dre Pill' Ad: Phallic Imagery, Half-Naked Women And Robin Thicke (VIDEO)", "Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo in 'Blurred Lines' (feat. But the feeling was,” Pharrell interjects, agreeing that a feel can’t be copyrighted. What I was trying to say was: "That man is trying to domesticate you, but you don't need no papers—let me liberate you." 2013 single by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. Another point on which the duo agrees: Pharrell got a raw deal in the "Blurred Lines" copyright lawsuit he and co-defendant Robin Thicke lost. 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