“This photo was taken in the parking garage of a studio somewhere in Manhattan when the Neptunes were not yet a household name. The session was for ODB’s “Baby I Got Cha Money.” Dirt McGirt wasn’t there but a poofy pink-haired hottie by the name of Kelis was. After meeting her, I pretty much forgot about the Neptunes. Side note: I remember that Chad Hugo was really excited about the brand new Foamposites on his feet.”

-Paul Chan

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