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John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay-Z once told John Legend, “You’re our voice.” But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend’s signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing. On his new album, “Muse,” Legend dials back his powerhouse vocals on certain songs, adopting a more conversation…

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    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay-Z once told John Legend, “You’re our voice.” But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend’s signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing. On his new album, “Muse,” Legend dials back his powerhouse vocals on certain songs, adopting a more conversation…

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