Pharrell Williams is not only a renowned musician but also a successful record producer and fashion designer.
He met Chad Hugo at a summer band camp, where they both discovered their passion for music.
Williams formed the Neptunes with Chad Hugo, producing numerous hits that defined the sound of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Biography
Early Life
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams was born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the eldest of three sons to Carolyn, a teacher, and Pharoah Williams, a handyman. His family has deep roots in Virginia and North Carolina, with ancestral ties tracing back to West Africa in the early 19th century. Williams developed an interest in music early on, playing drums at a summer band camp where he met Chad Hugo. They later attended Princess Anne High School, where they were part of the school's band, the Fabulous Marching Cavaliers. After graduating in 1991, Williams briefly attended Northwestern University before dropping out to pursue music.
Career
Pharrell's music career began in earnest in the early 1990s when he formed the Neptunes with Chad Hugo. The duo quickly gained recognition, producing hits for various artists, including Noreaga's "Superthug" and Mystikal's "Shake Ya Ass." In 1999, they expanded their creative horizons by forming the band N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley, releasing their debut album, "In Search of..." in 2001. Williams's production style, characterized by his signature "four-count loops," has made him one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. He has also contributed to the soundtracks of all the "Despicable Me" films, showcasing his versatility as a musician.
Personal Life
Pharrell married model and fashion designer Helen Lasichanh on October 12, 2013, and they have four children together, including a son named Rocket. Known for his unique fashion sense, he was voted "Best Dressed Man in the World" by Esquire in 2005. Williams is also a passionate skateboarder and has a charitable foundation, From One Hand to Another, which supports after-school programs in his hometown. In 2021, he called for a federal investigation into the police shooting of his cousin, Donovan Lynch, highlighting his commitment to social issues. His influence extends beyond music, as he continues to shape culture through his artistic endeavors and philanthropic efforts.
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Discography
OPHANIM2025
- 1.THE ONE3:06
- 2.ANYWHERE3:23
- 3.BUSINESS5:03
- 4.MIRACLE WORKER3:47
- 5.ARMOR4:19
- 6.I FORGIVE YOU3:22
- 7.BOUNCE2:37
- 8.FAVOR4:32
- 9.ARE YOU READY?3:47
- 10.ANGELS3:51
- 11.WON'T HE DO IT?3:17
- 12.OK TO FALL3:56
- 13.REBORN3:42
Black Yacht Rock Vol. 1: City of Limitless Access2024
- 1.Richard Mille2:48
- 2.Dandy Lying2:54
- 3.Come On Donna3:01
- 4.Just for Fun2:46
- 5.Caged Bird Free3:04
- 6.Ball3:41
- 7.11:112:32
- 8.Who Needs Rest?2:26
- 9.Cheryl2:38
- 10.Going Back to VA3:02
Piece by Piece - Music from the Motion Picture2024
- 1.It’s Happening0:34
- 2.Piece By Piece2:53
- 3.VIRGINIA Boy (remix)2:09
- 4.L’EGO Odyssey4:20
- 5.For Real3:15
- 6.Maybe4:24
- 7.God Bless Us All3:31
- 8.Señorita4:56
- 9.Rock Star4:21
- 10.Rump Shaker5:12
- 11.Superthug (LP version)5:00
- 12.I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)3:51
- 13.Hella Good4:04
- 14.Drop It Like It’s Hot4:31
- 15.Grindin’4:27
- 16.Frontin’ (radio mix/club mix)3:57
- 17.Beautiful5:00
- 18.Sooner or Later6:43
- 19.Get Lucky6:10
- 20.Happy (From “Despicable Me 2”)3:53
- 21.Alright3:40
Despicable Me 3: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack2017
- 1.Yellow Light3:37
- 2.Hug Me2:21
- 3.Bad4:07
- 4.Take on Me3:47
- 5.Papa Mama Loca Pipa1:29
- 6.There’s Something Special3:45
- 7.Tiki Tiki Babeloo1:14
- 8.Freedom2:43
- 9.Doowit4:02
- 10.99 Luftballons3:52
- 11.Into the Groove4:45
- 12.Chuck Berry3:16
- 13.Fun, Fun, Fun3:26
- 14.Despicable Me4:15
- 15.Despicable Me 3 Score Suite4:05
- 16.Malatikalano Polatina0:38
Hidden Figures2016
- 1.Katherine2:37
- 2.Mission Control1:17
- 3.I'd Already Be One1:08
- 4.Space Task Group2:56
- 5.Slice of Pie1:05
- 6.Redacted1:26
- 7.With All the Angels1:35
- 8.Redstone1:36
- 9.Call Your Wives3:23
- 10.Launch2:21
- 11.That's Just the Way Things Are2:25
- 12.Sign1:11
- 13.Kitchen Kiss0:55
- 14.Mary and the Judge1:30
- 15.I Like Her Numbers2:07
- 16.Ladies' March1:25
- 17.Mary and Levi2:12
- 18.Euler's Method1:23
- 19.Proposal1:40
- 20.Pearls2:41
- 21.Katherine Calculates1:32
- 22.Lift Off3:11
- 23.Warning Light0:59
- 24.Rocket Peril3:10
- 25.Hidden Figures3:50
- 26.Epilogue0:38
Peaches-N-Cream2015
- 1.Pharrell Speaks on Snoop's New Album1:30
- 2.Peaches-N-Cream1:09
- 3.Feet Don't Fail Me Now1:09
- 4.Angel1:24
- 5.Signs2:08
- 6.Sensual Seduction (remix)1:33
- 7.So Many Pros1:49
- 8.Marilyn Monroe2:02
- 9.Roll My Shit1:25
- 10.Really Raw1:28
- 11.Bang It Out (DJ Easy Blend)2:32
- 12.Vato1:50
- 13.Drop It Like It's Hot Pt. 1 (original version)2:04
- 14.Drop It Like It's Hot Pt. 2 (DJ Easy Blend)1:41
- 15.Drop It Like It's Hot Pt. 3 (remix)2:21
- 16.Perfect2:01
- 17.Chicken Strip2:42
- 18.Set's Up1:21
- 19.10 Lil Crips1:22
- 20.In the Studio for BUSH0:14
- 21.That Girl Pt. 1 (original version)2:18
- 22.That Girl Pt. 2 (remix)1:18
- 23.It Blows My Mind2:21
- 24.Wanted Dead or Alive (DJ Easy Blend)2:55
- 25.Pass It Pass It4:32
- 26.Young, Wild & Free3:23
- 27.Chuuuch (skit)0:14
- 28.From tha Chuuuch to da Palace2:17
- 29.Beautiful4:59
- 30.Don't Stop2:17
- 31.Fa Real2:01
- 32.Let's Get Blown3:07
- 33.Say Something2:18
- 34.Change Hoes1:07
- 35.How Many Licks (The Neptunes remix)3:05
- 36.Frontin (DJ Easy remix)2:53
- 37.Happy (DJ Easy remix)2:45
Out Of This World2015
- 1.Only One (Feat. Usher)3:19
- 2.High Rollers3:35
- 3.Work That (Feat Chris Brown)4:47
- 4.My Drive Thru (Feat Santogold, Julian Casablancas)4:04
- 5.It Was A Great Day2:53
- 6.Rumour Has It (Feat. Young Jeezy)4:09
- 7.Get Down (Feat. Rick Ross)4:22
- 8.Lavish3:27
- 9.Let It Go (Feat. Nelly)4:15
- 10.Patron (Feat. Sean Garrett)3:07
- 11.Flash (Feat. Usher)3:25
- 12.Paris, Tokyo (Remix) (Feat. Lupe Fiasco, Q-Tip)4:48
- 13.Cheat (Feat The Dogg Pound)4:03
- 14.I Apologise (Feat. Hope)4:19
- 15.When Skateboard Came4:10
- 16.The Message1:35
- 17.Out Of This World2:29
- 18.Word To The Motherland3:09
- 19.Music For The Gangstas (Feat. T. I., Young Dro)4:26
- 20.Reminisce2:43
- 21.Bout To Blow (Feat. B. G.)3:13
- 22.Fortified1:32
- 23.This Is The Life (Feat. Famlay)2:25
- 24.Gangsta Grillz2:39
- 25.Still Got It For Cheap (Feat. The Clipse)3:02
- 26.Liquid Swords3:04
- 27.Sound Boy2:56
- 28.Paid In Full (Feat. Ab Liva)2:26
- 29.Come Go Wit Me (Feat. Clipse)4:08
- 30.Strung Out2:52
G I R L2014
- 1.Marilyn Monroe5:52
- 2.Brand New4:32
- 3.Hunter4:01
- 4.Gush3:55
- 5.Happy3:53
- 6.Come Get It Bae3:22
- 7.Gust of Wind4:46
- 8.Lost Queen7:57
- 9.Know Who You Are3:57
- 10.It Girl4:49
The Amazing Spider-Man 22014
- 1.I'm Electro0:47
- 2.There He Is2:54
- 3.I'm Spider-Man1:04
- 4.My Enemy8:18
- 5.Ground Rules1:12
- 6.Look at Me3:11
- 7.Special Project3:14
- 8.You Need Me3:17
- 9.So Much Anger2:12
- 10.I'm Moving to England1:03
- 11.I'm Goblin3:43
- 12.Let Her Go0:34
- 13.You're My Boy2:57
- 14.I Need to Know5:01
- 15.Sum Total2:51
- 16.I Chose You1:34
- 17.We're Best Friends2:17
- 18.Still Crazy2:43
- 19.The Rest of My Life2:28
- 20.You're That Spider Guy5:30
- 21.The Electro Suite12:36
- 22.Harry's Suite10:08
- 23.Cold War3:28
- 24.No Place Like Home1:54
- 25.It's On Again (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (From The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack)3:50
- 26.That's My Man3:48
- 27.Here4:39
- 28.Honest (From The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack)3:58
- 29.Within the Web (First Day Jam)4:31
- 30.The Edge (From the Motion Picture "The Amazing Spider-Man 2")3:03
- 31.Electro Remix3:28
Despicable Me 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack2013
- 1.Scream3:41
- 2.Another Irish Drinking Song0:39
- 3.Just a Cloud Away2:56
- 4.Happy3:53
- 5.I Swear1:38
- 6.Y.M.C.A.2:55
- 7.Fun, Fun, Fun3:26
- 8.Despicable Me4:14
- 9.PX-41 Labs2:06
- 10.The Fairy Party1:27
- 11.Lucy and the AVL5:39
- 12.Goodbye Nefario1:27
- 13.Time for Bed1:27
- 14.Break-In3:00
- 15.Stalking Floyd Eaglesan1:35
- 16.Moving to Australia3:09
- 17.Going to Save the World1:25
- 18.El Macho1:27
- 19.Jillian0:47
- 20.Take Her Home1:29
- 21.El Macho's Lair3:32
- 22.Home Invasion1:57
- 23.The Big Battle7:23
- 24.Ba Do Bleep0:13
Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack2010
- 1.Despicable Me4:13
- 2.Fun, Fun, Fun3:26
- 3.I'm on a Roll3:11
- 4.Minion Mambo3:04
- 5.Boogie Fever3:28
- 6.My Life3:54
- 7.Prettiest Girls3:19
- 8.Rocket's Theme4:03
- 9.You Should Be Dancing4:18
- 10.The Unicorn Song2:08
The Billionaire Boys Club Tape2010
- 1.Keep It4:16
- 2.Smack Down2:52
- 3.It’s Despicable2:48
- 4.Life2:57
- 5.I’ma G4:03
- 6.Yes3:47
- 7.I’m Good3:48
- 8.Have It All3:22
- 9.Popular4:03
- 10.Show You How to Hustle4:01
- 11.Wrong Girl4:00
- 12.How Does It Feel3:17
- 13.Feet Don’t Fail Me Now2:47
- 14.Cheaters4:33
- 15.Raspy3:16
Out of This World2009
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Out of My Mind2007
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In My Mind2006
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In My Mind: The Prequel2006
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Can I Have It Like That?2005
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Drop It Like It’s Hot2004
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Let’s Get Blown2004
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Beautiful2003
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Frontin’2003
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Belly Dancer / Sick!2003
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Light Your Ass on Fire2003
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Pass the Courvoisier, Part II2002
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Natural Born Hitters2013
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Label
- Record label
- I Am Other
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Virgin Records
- Record label
- Arista Records
- Record label
- Interscope Records
- Record label
- Star Trak Entertainment
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- Award
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
- Award
- NRJ Music Award for International Male Artist of the Year
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
Groups
- N*E*R*Dcurrent
- Surrounded by Idiotscurrent
- The Magnificent Sixcurrent
- The Neptunes1990–2024
- Child Rebel Soldier2007–2013
Played together with
Chad HugoN*E*R*D- Chad HugoThe Neptunes · 1990–2024
- DJ Jus SkeN*E*R*D
- Shay HaleyN*E*R*D
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Also known as: P. Williams, Pharell, Pharell Williams, Pharrell, Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, Sk8brd
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer. He initially became known as one half of the music production duo the Neptunes, which he established alongside Chad Hugo in 1992. Fifteen of their productions have peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, which includes four songs that peaked atop the chart. The two also formed the rock and hip-hop band N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley in 1999, for which Williams served as lead vocalist. He has been regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern popular music. He has also contributed music to all Despicable Me animated films.
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