Converse Gets Its Groove On

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There is no doubt that many fans associate the classic Converse Chuck Taylor with heritage rock acts such as The Ramones. But a new song commissioned by the company from three contemporary performers proves once again that the 100-year-old footwear brand is keeping up with the times.

Converse pulled together N.E.R.D.’s Pharrell Williams, The Strokes’ front man Julian Casablancas and indie electronic up-and-comer Santogold, whose debut album was just released in May, to produce a song called “My Drive Thru.”

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