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I've been a big fan of <strong>N.E.R.D.</strong> (also known as producers, <strong>The Neptunes</strong>) back when their first album, <em>In Search of </em>came out with the single <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/nerd/47132/lapdance.jhtml#artist=1162883">Lapdance</a></em>. Since then they have released several albums with a rock, funk and hip hop feel towards them. Now they have a new album, "<strong>Nothing</strong>" coming out in stores in September with the new single being <strong><em>Hot-n-Fun</em></strong> featuring <strong>Nelly Furtado</strong>. You can see the music video on the next page and also a <strong>Pharrel and Shay</strong> interview with the folks from <a target="_blank" href="http://made-blog.com/2010/08/11/n-e-r-d-interview/">MADE</a> where <strong>N.E.R.D.</strong> talked about their passion, side projects and what makes them get up every morning.&#160;</p>
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