Pharrell Williams
Jan 12, 2014

The singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and drummer, Pharrell Williams recently released his latest music, "Happy" which is now available on the Despicable Me 2 Soundtrack. He also released the first 24-hour music video to this song and guest appearances include in it include Magic Johnson, Steve Carrell, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Foxx, Steve Martin, Odd Future, Miranda Cosgrove, Janelle Monáe, and many others. It has received approximately 5.5 million views as of Christmas Day, 2013. He will be releasing an album later this year via Columbia Records featuring the song, "Happy".
Before going solo, Pharrell and Chad Hugo made up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing soul, hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of rock, funk, and hip hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his debut solo album In My Mind in 2006. As part of The Neptunes, Williams has produced numerous hit singles for various musicians. Williams has already earned four Grammy Awards, two of which as part of The Neptunes. He currently owns a media venture that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art called i am OTHER. He is also the co-founder of the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Clothing.