Overview
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (born April 5, 1973) is an American rapper, record producer, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Alongside close colleague Chad Hugo, he formed the hip hop and R&B production duo The Neptunes in the early 1990s, with whom he has produced songs for various recording artists. In 1999, he became lead vocalist of the band N.E.R.D., which he formed with Hugo and drummer Shay Haley. Williams has been widely referred to as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the 21st century, having had a significant impact on the sound of modern popular music.
Williams released his debut solo album, In My Mind, in 2006. In 2013, he was featured on the song "Blurred Lines" with Robin Thicke and T.I., and his song "Happy" was the lead single for the soundtrack of the film Despicable Me 2. In the same year, he was featured on Daft Punk's single "Get Lucky", which won Record of...
Facts
| Born | 5 Apr. 1973 (Age: 49), in Virginia Beach |
| Area | United States |
| Years active | 21 |
| Status | Active |
| Gender | Male |
| Role(s) | Producer (executive)Composer |
| Label(s) | ColumbiaStar TrakVirgin[no label]Back Lot MusicBad Boy EntertainmentInterscope RecordsAtlanticBecause MusicJive |
| Label management | i am OTHER (label founder)More Water From Nazareth Publishing, Inc. (personal publisher)Waters of Nazareth Publishing (personal publisher)Neptune Productions (producer position) |
