i Am Other

i am OTHER
Genre
Founder Pharrell Williams
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
Owner Pharrell Williams
Website iamother.com

i Am Other (stylized as i am OTHER) is a multi-media creative collective and record label that serves as an umbrella for all of Pharrell Williams' endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM apparel, textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel[1] launched by the Grammy Award-winning[2] rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer in 2012.[3] The channel was launched on May 12, 2012 as part of YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative. The programming on the i am OTHER channel focuses on music, culture, fashion and the arts.[4] Williams describes the channel as a "cultural movement dedicated to Thinkers, Innovators and Outcasts."[3] The channel launched with original series such as Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae, StereoTypes, and a series by music journalist Nardwuar. Along with the internet ventures, the label also serves as a record label. In a partnership with Columbia Records, i am OTHER released Pharrell's second studio album G I R L in March 2014. Los Angeles rapper Buddy is also signed to i am OTHER.[5]

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References

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  5. http://www.complex.com/music/2012/04/10-new-la-rappers-to-watch-out-for/buddy
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  10. "Watch: Nardwuar vs. 2Chainz". Vibe Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
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  15. "StereoTypes host Ryan Hall on the Beauty of Breaking Society's Stereotypes Interview". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  16. "Get High With Cloudy an Imagination Fueled Sky Tour". Fast Company. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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