Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams
Williams in 2019
Born	Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (1973-04-05) April 5, 1973 (age 51) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Other names	Pharrell Skateboard P Sk8board Auto Goon Magnum, the Verb Lord Station Wagon P
Occupations	Singer songwriter rapper record producer fashion designer entrepreneur
Years active	1990–present
Works	Discography co-production solo production
Spouse	Helen Lasichanh ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	4
Musical career
Genres	R&B hip hop pop[1] pop rap funk
Labels	I Am Other Columbia Virgin Arista Interscope Star Trak
Member of	The Neptunes N.E.R.D.
Formerly of	Child Rebel Soldier
Website	pharrellwilliams.com

Pharrell Lanscilo Williams^[2] (/fəˈrɛl/; born April 5, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Williams and Chad Hugo are members of The Neptunes. They produce hip hop, pop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist of the band N*E*R*D. He formed the band with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003. His first studio album In My Mind was released in 2006.^[3]

As part of the Neptunes, Williams has produced many singles for various musicians.^[4] These artists include Jay-Z, Backstreet Boys, Blackstreet, Ludacris, Rage Against the Machine, Britney Spears, Busta Rhymes, Garbage, Mary J. Blige, and Usher. The two have earned three Grammy Awards in ten nominations. He is also the co-founder of the streetwear brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream footwear.

Williams became more well-known worldwide during 2013 and 2014, when he was featured on Robin Thicke's single "Blurred Lines" with T.I. (which he produced) and released his own single, "Happy", for the movie Despicable Me 2. Both songs reached number one in several countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. He was also featured on Daft Punk's single "Get Lucky", another international chart-topper.

1. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Pharrell Williams – Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
2. ↑ "Pharrell Williams — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race". ethnicelebs.com. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
3. ↑ "BBC". Retrieved 11 December 2011.
4. ↑ "LA Times". Los Angeles Times. June 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2011.