Clipse's Grief Transformed: How "The Birds Don't Sing" Took Flight
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Birds Don't Sing" by Werner Herzog - This quote, "the birds here are in misery and the birds are in misery. I don't think they they sing they just screech in pain," was used as inspiration for the song's title and hook lyrics.
People Mentioned
- Jean Thornton Jr. (Malice) - One half of the hip-hop duo Clipse, brother of Pusha T.
- Terrence Thornton (Pusha T) - One half of the hip-hop duo Clipse, brother of Malice.
- Pharrell Williams - Producer and member of the production duo The Neptunes, who worked extensively with Clipse.
- John Legend - Singer and songwriter who performed the hook for the song "The Birds Don't Sing."
- Stevie Wonder - Musician who played the keys on "The Birds Don't Sing."
- Kanye West - Mentioned as someone the host was scheduled to record with.
- Elon Musk - Mentioned as someone the host was scheduled to record with at his house.
- Diddy - Mentioned in relation to finding the parents.
- Werner Herzog - Director whose quote inspired the song's hook.
Organizations & Institutions
- Clipse - The hip-hop duo whose song "The Birds Don't Sing" is the subject of the episode.
- The Neptunes - Production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who produced for Clipse.
- Grammys - Mentioned in relation to Clipse's nominations.
- Radiotopia - A network of podcasts that Song Exploder is a part of.
- PRX - A public radio exchange that hosts Radiotopia.
Websites & Online Resources
- songexploder.net/donate - Website for listeners to donate to Song Exploder.
- att.com/guarantee - Website for AT&T guarantee details.
- gusto.com/songexploder - Website for Gusto payroll and benefits software.
- sundaysfordogs.com/songexploder - Website for Sunday's dog food.
- songexploder.net/clips - Website to learn more about Clipse and the song "The Birds Don't Sing."
- radiotopia.fm - Website to learn more about Radiotopia shows.
- sonos.com - Website to view Sonos speakers.
Other Resources
- "The Birds Don't Sing" (Song by Clipse) - The song discussed in the episode.
- "Let God Sort 'Em Out" (Album by Clipse) - The most recent album by Clipse.