Fly or Die

Fly or Die, released in 2004 by N*E*R*D, blends alternative rock, electronic textures, funk grooves and hip hop into a more band-oriented sound. Produced by The Neptunes, the record foregrounds live drums and guitars alongside synth layers and rhythmic, pop-leaning hooks, with Pharrell Williams alternating melodic singing and edgy vocals. The album moves the group's sound toward a rock-funk hybrid that balances abrasive energy and accessible choruses, exemplified by singles such as 'She Wants to Move' and 'Maybe.'