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Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines': Singer Opens Up On Forthcoming Project, New Single

Singer Blurs The Lines On New Album
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Aside from shaking off recent Justin Timberlake comparisons , Robin Thicke is busy putting the finishing touches on his sixth studio project.

And although the not-yet-titled opus is still in production, Thicke recently shot the video for its first single, “Blurred Lines,” featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams.

VIBE TV caught up with the R&B crooner on the set of the video shoot, where he revealed details on his forthcoming release.

“I never really try to plan my albums out, I just write what I’m going through and try to make songs that I would love to hear,” he said.

“It’s got a lot of up-tempo stuff more than I normally make. And then it’s got those sexy ballads and heartfelt music. I never like to repeat myself. I always try to make sure every album is completely different from all the others that I made. So hopefully I accomplished that.”

Check out more of Robin Thicke’s interview with Pharrell in the clip above.

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