Talking Nina Simone and the making of Muse
In a Le Monde interview, John discussed Nina Simone’s influence on Muse and recording in Paris with Pharrell Williams. He described bringing classic horns and strings together with modern hip-hop drums.
John Legend is a singer, songwriter and pianist whose gospel-rooted R&B runs from “Ordinary People” and “All of Me” to family songs, film music and his Pharrell Williams collaboration Muse.
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In a Le Monde interview, John discussed Nina Simone’s influence on Muse and recording in Paris with Pharrell Williams. He described bringing classic horns and strings together with modern hip-hop drums.
John released Muse through Republic Records, produced and co-written by Pharrell Williams. The release also brought a Paul Hunter-directed video for “Bodies On The Floor,” featuring Clipse.
universalmusic.caRead the album release announcementSephora announced the full song and campaign film for “Here It Is,” which John composed for its European holiday campaign. Raphael Saadiq produced the track, and John appears in the film.
sephoramedia.prowly.comSee Sephora’s campaign announcementJohn released the Paul Hunter-directed video for “Fireflies,” featuring Pharrell Williams. It pairs his piano performance with the Hollywood Cinematic Orchestra and portraits of life in a housing project.
universalmusic.caWatch and read about FirefliesJohn released “Daylight” and announced Muse, his first full album collaboration with Pharrell Williams after more than two decades of friendship.
universalmusic.caHear Daylight and meet MuseFollow John for new songs, piano performances and tour updates.
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