In My Mind

In My Mind
Studio album by Pharrell
Released	July 25, 2006 (2006-07-25)
Recorded	2005–2006
Genre	R&B, alternative hip hop, alternative rock
Length	64:20
Label	Star Trak, Interscope
Producer	Pharrell Williams
Professional reviews
About.com 2006 Allmusic 2006 Entertainment Weekly (C+) 2006 Okayplayer 2006 The Guardian 2006 NME 2006 RapReviews.com (8/10) link Pitchfork Media (3.9/10) 2006 PopMatters 2006 Rolling Stone 2006 Stylus Magazine (D) 2006
Pharrell chronology
In My Mind (2006) Singles from In My Mind "Can I Have It Like That" Released: October 31, 2005 "Angel" Released: January 21, 2006 "Number One" Released: August 21, 2006 "That Girl" Released: October 30, 2006

In My Mind is the first solo album by American rapper, singer and producer Pharrell. It was released on July 25, 2006. It includes the three already-released singles "Can I Have It Like That" (featuring Gwen Stefani), "Angel" (only released in the UK) and "Number One" (featuring Kanye West) and performances featuring Jay-Z, Nelly, Slim Thug, Snoop Dogg, Lauren, Jamie Cullum and Pusha T of Clipse. Originally the album had been slated for release on November 15, 2005, but the date was delayed at Pharrell's request. In an interview on the delay Pharrell stated that he felt the album needed more work and was the reason for the date being pushed back. Nearly six months later, it was released. The album debuted at #3 and sold 142,000 copies in the first week, outsold by LeToya's debut album and the compilation Now 21. Most recently, a music video for "That Girl" featuring Snoop Dogg was released and has been receiving airplay on VH1.^[1] The second week, it fell to #9 with 51,000 copies sold.^[2] On this album, Pharrell makes his solo production debut without his partner Chad Hugo. The album has sold 889,025 copies worldwide.

The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2007 Grammy Awards, but lost to Release Therapy by Ludacris.

The album was remade with the same lyrics, but interpolated instrumentals by drummer Questlove (of the hip-hop group The Roots). The album was called Out of My Mind.

Critical reception

The album received generally mixed reviews from critics. Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone called it "still only so-so, offering a series of modestly tuneful, sometimes snoozy soul-pop-hip-hop songs".^[3] Entertainment Weekly said the album "seems divided against itself, rest assured that all of the songs have something in common: They're not remotely catchy".^[4] For Allmusic, Andy Kellman wrote that "it's not like any part of it is flat-out poor, but it's a shame it didn't turn out better".^[5]

Track listing

All tracks produced by Pharrell Williams.

Notes

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• A song titled "Mamacita", which featured Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee was leaked in early 2006 and was supposed to be the third single from the album^{[citation needed]} but it did not appear on the final track listing, nor was there a video for the song, but it is featured in the movie The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
• The song "Skateboard P Presents: Show You How To Hustle" is featured in the game Need For Speed: Carbon.
• Other songs presumed to be 'b-sides' or possibly just unreleased Pharrell compositions include: Creamcickle, I Need Love.
• The album cover is a reference to the art style of BAPE, a Japanese street clothing company that is popular in the urban scene. Williams and founder Nigo launched the first American store in New York together.

Chart performance

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