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Pharrell
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. 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 produced and was featured alongside T.I. on the song " Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke 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 the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharrell Williams Production Discography
The following list is a ''partial'' discography of productions by Pharrell Williams, an American record producer and recording artist from Virginia Beach, Virginia. It includes a list of songs produced, co-produced and remixed by year, artist, album and title. For songs produced only by the Neptunes, a production duo including Williams, see the Neptunes production discography. This discography notes contributions that were made solely by Pharrell, alongside those that he worked on with the Neptunes and N.E.R.D. and those where these artists have featured appearances, but dismisses those labelled as primary. International singles and certifications Full discography Uncertified * 2008: Lindsay Lohan – "Playground" * 2011: Jared Evan – "Anywhere" (feat. Game & Pharrell) * c. 2018: Christina Aguilera – "Search the World" See also *Pharrell Williams discography *The Neptunes production discography References External linksPharrell Williamsat Discogs {{DEFAULTSORT:Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy (Pharrell Williams Song)
"Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American musician Pharrell Williams, released as the only single from the soundtrack album for the film ''Despicable Me 2'' (2013). The song was first released on November 21, 2013, alongside a long-form music video. The song was reissued on December 16, 2013, by Back Lot Music under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music. The song also served as the lead single from Williams' second studio album, ''Girl'' (2014). The official remix features American rapper Sky Blu of LMFAO. "Happy" is an uptempo soul and neo soul song on which Williams's falsetto voice has been compared to Curtis Mayfield's by critics. The song has been highly successful, peaking at No. 1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and 19 other countries. It was the best-selling song of 2014 in the United States with 6.45 million copies sold for the year, as well as in the United Kingdom with 1.5 million co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharrell Williams Discography
The discography of Pharrell Williams, an American recording artist and record producer, consists of two studio albums, two extended plays (EPs), one mixtape, 21 singles (including 50 as a featured artist). On September 9, 2005, Williams performed the opening single from his first solo album '' In My Mind'', "Can I Have It Like That" ;featuring Gwen Stefani). The single did poorly in the US, reaching only number 48. It fared better in the UK, reaching number three. Between then and the July 25, 2006 release of "In My Mind", he released "Angel" (in Europe only), and later "Number One" (featuring Kanye West). "That Girl" (featuring Snoop Dogg) was the final single. In 2013, Williams featured on Daft Punk's fourth studio album ''Random Access Memories'' on the songs " Get Lucky" and "Lose Yourself to Dance". In addition, Williams contributed to Azealia Banks' debut studio album ''Broke with Expensive Taste'', featuring on the song "ATM Jam", though it was taken out of the album prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Neptunes Production Discography
The following is a discography of production by the Neptunes, a production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Sin__NOTOC__gles produced 1996–2003 2004–present Albums produced 1996 ; Total – '' Total'' * 14. "When Boy Meets Girl" (produced with Sean "Puffy" Combs) ;SWV – '' The New Beginning'' * 6. " Use Your Heart" * 10. "Use Your Heart (Interlude)" * 13. "When This Feeling" 1997 ;Keystone – ''A Tear Falls In Brooklyn'' * 11. If It Ain't Love (The Neptunes Remix) * 15. The Day the Earth Stood Still ;Mase – ''Harlem World'' * 06. "Lookin' At Me" featuring Puff Daddy 1998 ;Noreaga – ''N.O.R.E.'' * 13. "Superthug" ;MC Lyte – '' Seven & Seven'' * 10. "It's All Yours" (featuring Gina Thompson) * 11. "I Can't Make A Mistake" * 16. "Closer" (featuring Space Nine) ;Brand Nubian – ''Take It To The Head (CDS)'' * "Take It To The Head" (Don't Let It Go To Your Head Remix) 1999 ;Clipse – ''Exclusive Audio Footage'' * All tracks ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blurred Lines
"Blurred Lines" is a song by American singer Robin Thicke featuring American rappers T.I. and Pharrell Williams from the former's sixth studio album of the same name (2013). Solely produced by Williams, it was released as the album's lead single on March 26, 2013, through Star Trak Recordings and Interscope Records. For the lyrics, Thicke said the song is about his former wife Paula Patton. Musically, "Blurred Lines" is an R&B and pop track with instrumentation consisting of bass guitar, drums, and percussion. The song received generally negative reviews from music critics, with some saying it glorified rape culture. Commercially, the song topped the charts of 25 countries and reached the top five of six others. "Blurred Lines" spent 12 consecutive weeks atop the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it the longest-running single of 2013 in the United States. In June 2018, the song was certified a diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Despicable Me 2 (soundtrack)
''Despicable Me 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack album for the 2013 film ''Despicable Me 2''; the sequel to ''Despicable Me'' (2010). The album was released on July 2, 2013, through Back Lot Music. The original music was composed by Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams, whom previously scored for ''Despicable Me''. The soundtrack to the film featured 24 tracks – eight songs and the remainder of the album, consists of original score tracks. Out of the eight songs, three original tracks, written by Williams, were featured in the album as well as the tracks "Another Irish Drinking Song", "I Swear" and "Y.M.C.A." were incorporated into the album. Besides that, two tracks from Despicable Me: "Fun, Fun, Fun" and the titular track is also featured in the soundtrack. The track "Happy" served as the only single from the album released on November 21, 2013 by Back Lot Music, and was also part of Williams' second studio album ''Girl'' (2014). A visual presentatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Lucky (Daft Punk Song)
"Get Lucky" is a song written and performed by French electronic music duo Daft Punk featuring American musicians Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. Daft Punk released the song as the lead single from their fourth and final studio album, ''Random Access Memories'', on 19 April 2013. Before its release as a single, "Get Lucky" was featured in television advertisements broadcast during ''Saturday Night Live'', after which Rodgers and Williams announced their involvement in the track. "Get Lucky" is a house-inspired disco, funk, and pop track with lyrics that, according to Williams, are about the good fortune of connecting with someone, as well as sexual chemistry. "Get Lucky" has since received acclaim from critics, with a number of them praising Williams's vocals and Rodgers's guitar licks. The song reached number one in several countries, including Daft Punk's native France, where the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) certified it diamond. "Get Lucky" peake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and film and record producer. Since his debut as a music producer with The Neptunes, he has worked with many artists in the contemporary music industry, such as Beyoncé, Madonna, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Calvin Harris, Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Janelle Monáe, Mariah Carey, Solange Knowles, Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears. Williams has also collaborated in some of the best-selling singles worldwide, such as "Get Lucky (Daft Punk song), Get Lucky", "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" and "Blurred Lines". He started his solo career with two albums ''In My Mind (Pharrell Williams album), In My Mind'' (2006) and ''Girl (Pharrell Williams album), G.I.R.L.'' (2014). The latter album produced the lead single "Happy (Pharrell Williams song), Happy", which has sold almost 14 million copies worldwide. Williams has received numerous accolades and nominations; he has won 13 Grammy Awards from 38 nomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In My Mind (Pharrell Williams Album)
''In My Mind'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and record producer Pharrell Williams. The album was released on July 25, 2006 by Star Trak Entertainment, Virgin Records and Interscope Records. It debuted at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 142,000 copies in its first week of release. The album is also certified Silver in the United Kingdom for sales of over 60,000 copies. ''In My Mind'' would go on to receive a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Background In June 2003, after having produced and featured on several songs by other artists, Williams released his debut single "Frontin'", featuring Jay-Z. Despite insisting that the single was a one-off, and that he was purely a producer and not an artist in his own right, it was announced that Williams would release his own studio album. The album includes the three already-released singles "Can I Have It Like That" (featuring Gwen Stefani), "Angel" (only released in the UK) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child Rebel Soldier
Child Rebel Soldier, shortened CRS, was an American hip hop supergroup composed of hip hop recording artists and record producers Lupe Fiasco (child), Kanye West (rebel), and Pharrell Williams (soldier). History Child Rebel Soldier was conceived alongside the song " Us Placers", which appears on Kanye West's ''Can't Tell Me Nothing'' (2007) mixtape, released just prior to his third studio album ''Graduation'' (2007). Lupe Fiasco produced the song in an attempt to construct a mashup mixtape containing hip hop remakes of rock singer Thom Yorke's solo album ''The Eraser'', coupled with a few Radiohead songs. He originally wanted Kanye West and English rapper The Streets (Mike Skinner) to appear on the mixtape's first song " Us Placers", but Skinner failed to respond while West sent the song over to Pharrell Williams after laying down a verse. After finishing the collaboration, the trio decided to form a group, deemed by Pharrell as "Child Rebel Soldier". Their first song, "Us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Thicke
Robin Alan Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his 2013 hit single " Blurred Lines", which is one of the best-selling singles of all time. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, he received nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Thicke is a son of actress Gloria Loring and actor Alan Thicke. He has collaborated with numerous artists, such as Nicki Minaj, 3T, T.I., Christina Aguilera, Jessie J, K. Michelle, Pharrell, DJ Cassidy, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Brandy, Kid Cudi, Mary J. Blige, Emily Ratajkowski and composed songs for Marc Anthony. He worked on albums such as Usher's '' Confessions'' and Lil Wayne's ''Tha Carter III'', while releasing his own R&B singles in the United States including "Lost Without U", "Magic", and "Sex Therapy". He is currently a judge on the Fox musical competition show ''The Masked Singer''. Life and career 1977–1998: Early years and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am Other
I Am Other (stylized as i am OTHER) is a multi-media creative collective created by Pharrell Williams that serves as an umbrella for all of his endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM apparel, textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel launched by the Grammy Award-winning artist, record producer, and fashion designer in 2012. The channel was launched on May 12, 2012 as part of YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative. The programming on the i am OTHER channel focuses on music, culture, fashion and the arts. Williams describes the channel as a "cultural movement dedicated to Thinkers, Innovators and Outcasts." The channel launched with original series such as ''Awkward Black Girl'' by Issa Rae, ''StereoTypes''. Historical programming *''Awkward Black Girl'' – A comedy web series written, produced and starring Issa Rae, a Stanford graduate who created the scripted comedy to test her theory that "we’re all awkward". *''Nardwuar'' – Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
