{"id":2059072,"date":"2026-07-23T13:48:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2059072"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:48:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:48:59","slug":"chad-hugo-teams-up-with-tierra-whack-and-leikeli47-for-rowdy-single-jumpupwnya-with-epic-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2059072","title":{"rendered":"Chad Hugo teams up with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for rowdy single \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 with epic video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Chad-Hugo-2026.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Chad Hugo teams up with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for rowdy single \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 with epic video<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>More music will be on the way from the former Neptunes musician<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Alex Rigotti<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-23T14:48:59+01:00\">23rd July 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Chad-Hugo-2026-696x442.jpg\" alt title><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Chad Hugo. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Chad Hugo has teamed up with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 rfor his rowdy new single \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 \u2013 complete with an epic video.<\/p>\n<p>The track marks the debut solo single from the former Neptunes and N.E.R.D. musician, and features classic Chad Hugo grooves and spacey, swirling synths.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The video is equally as high-energy. Featuring a motley crew of men in hazmat suits concocting the tune, it also depicts Chad Hugo as a cowboy in the desert and Whack manning an intergalactic space craft. The video ends with multiple explosions across the surreal locations shown in the video.<\/p>\n<p>According to Chad Hugo\u2019s press, more music is to be expected soon.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to\u00a0<em>Complex<\/em>, Leikeli47 said of her collaboration: \u201cFor those that don\u2019t know, I\u2019m from Brooklyn by way of Virginia; so when Chad called, I leapt at the opportunity to collaborate. Love to the amazing Tierra Whack. I\u2019m just happy to play my part.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Check out the video for \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 below:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chad Hugo- Jumpupw!nya (Official Video) Ft. Tierra Whack, Leikeli47\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lw0IKI_HsF0?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>In 2020, it was reported that The Neptunes had reunited and were working on music in the studio.<\/p>\n<p>After releasing a few singles, including collaborations with Deadmau5, Brent Faiyaz and Drake,\u00a0Hugo sued his former Neptunes bandmate Pharrell Williams in 2024 over the band\u2019s name rights.<\/p>\n<p>Hugo\u2019s lawyers accused Williams of \u201cfraudulently\u201d seeking sole control over the trademarks without consulting him.<\/p>\n<p>In response, a representative for Williams said that the musician was left \u201csurprised\u201d by the legal action, and had no ill intent behind the trademark filings. The representative added that Williams had \u201creached out on multiple occasions\u201d to \u201cmake sure a third party doesn\u2019t get a hold of the trademark and to guarantee Chad and Pharrell share in ownership and administration.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Later that year, Williams confirmed that he and Hugo were no longer on speaking terms. When asked about his relationship with Hugo, Williams said:\u00a0\u201cI always wish him the absolute best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In January 2026, Hugo then sued Williams again for $1million over alleged unpaid royalties in relation to the 2017 N.E.R.D. album \u2018No One Ever Really Dies\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued to <em>Billboard<\/em>, Pharrell\u2019s representatives said that \u201ca standard accounting review is already in progress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They added: \u201cThe lawsuit filed is premature as there may not even be a dispute between the parties. If the accounting review determines that money is owed, the appropriate party will pay it. Pharrell has consistently acted in good faith. He has great respect for Chad and looks forward to resolving this in a way that honours their shared history.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The Neptunes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 td_block_template_2\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_flex_block_1 tdi_93 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdc-no-posts td_flex_block\" 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rowdy new single \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 \u2013 complete with an epic video.<\/p>\n<p>The track marks the debut solo single from the former Neptunes and N.E.R.D. musician, and features classic Chad Hugo grooves and spacey, swirling synths.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The video is equally as high-energy. Featuring a motley crew of men in hazmat suits concocting the tune, it also depicts Chad Hugo as a cowboy in the desert and Whack manning an intergalactic space craft. The video ends with multiple explosions across the surreal locations shown in the video.<\/p>\n<p>According to Chad Hugo\u2019s press, more music is to be expected soon.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to\u00a0<em>Complex<\/em>, Leikeli47 said of her collaboration: \u201cFor those that don\u2019t know, I\u2019m from Brooklyn by way of Virginia; so when Chad called, I leapt at the opportunity to collaborate. Love to the amazing Tierra Whack. I\u2019m just happy to play my part.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Check out the video for \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 below:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chad Hugo- Jumpupw!nya (Official Video) Ft. Tierra Whack, Leikeli47\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lw0IKI_HsF0?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\">\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>In 2020, it was reported that The Neptunes had reunited and were working on music in the studio.<\/p>\n<p>After releasing a few singles, including collaborations with Deadmau5, Brent Faiyaz and Drake,\u00a0Hugo sued his former Neptunes bandmate Pharrell Williams in 2024 over the band\u2019s name rights.<\/p>\n<p>Hugo\u2019s lawyers accused Williams of \u201cfraudulently\u201d seeking sole control over the trademarks without consulting him.<\/p>\n<p>In response, a representative for Williams said that the musician was left \u201csurprised\u201d by the legal action, and had no ill intent behind the trademark filings. The representative added that Williams had \u201creached out on multiple occasions\u201d to \u201cmake sure a third party doesn\u2019t get a hold of the trademark and to guarantee Chad and Pharrell share in ownership and administration.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Later that year, Williams confirmed that he and Hugo were no longer on speaking terms. When asked about his relationship with Hugo, Williams said:\u00a0\u201cI always wish him the absolute best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In January 2026, Hugo then sued Williams again for $1million over alleged unpaid royalties in relation to the 2017 N.E.R.D. album \u2018No One Ever Really Dies\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued to <em>Billboard<\/em>, Pharrell\u2019s representatives said that \u201ca standard accounting review is already in progress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They added: \u201cThe lawsuit filed is premature as there may not even be a dispute between the parties. If the accounting review determines that money is owed, the appropriate party will pay it. Pharrell has consistently acted in good faith. He has great respect for Chad and looks forward to resolving this in a way that honours their shared history.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/chad-hugo-teams-up-with-tierra-whack-leikeli47-and-rochelle-jordan-for-rowdy-single-jumpupwnya-with-epic-video-3958627&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Chad-Hugo-2026.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Chad Hugo teams up with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for rowdy single \u2018JUMPUPW!NYA\u2019 with epic video More music will be on the way from the former Neptunes musician By Alex Rigotti 23rd July 2026 Chad Hugo. 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