Pharrell williams

Posted on 12.7.2005

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Pharrell williams
The Neptunes - N.E.R.D
Birthday : April 5, 1973
Hometown : Virginia Beach, Virginia

Pharrell Williams is one half of the primarily hip hop music production and songwriting duo, The Neptunes (with Chad Hugo), who among other things is known for bringing R&B singer Kelis to national attention. Pharrell has produced numerous number one tracks for megastars such as Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake, Mystikal, Jay-Z, NSYNC, Nelly, and others.

Pharrell was born the oldest of three sons to Pharaoh Williams and Carolyn Williams. His father was a handyman, and his mother was a teacher. In seventh grade, Williams met fellow band mate Hugo. The two began working together, mixing beats and playing in various live bands in which Williams played the drums. In 1992, while the two were attending different high schools in Virginia Beach, they sold their first song, "Rump Shaker", to Wreckx-n-Effect. They then began songwriting and production assignments with popular hip-hop artists such as Noreaga, SWV, Total and Ma$e.

In August 2002, The Neptunes were named Producers of the Year at both The Source Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.

In 2002, Williams wrote and produced rapper Nelly’s single, "Hot in Herre," the single hit No.1 in the US and the UK. He repeated the success by doing the same with Britney Spears’ dance-pop single, "I’m A Slave 4 U". But it wasn’t until the summer of 2003 that Pharrell released his first solo single, "Frontin’" featuring Jay-Z. The album The Neptunes Present...Clones was then released, debuting at number one in August 2003.

"Frontin’" was a big summer hit (the No. 34 biggest single of 2003 according to Billboard Magazine), and kept Williams’ momentum running up to the release of Hugo and Williams’ second funk/rock-oriented N.E.R.D album, released in March 2004. Williams’ rock credentials were further bolstered by his appearance at the 2004 Grammy Awards, performing The Beatles’ "I Saw Her Standing There" on drums along with Sting, Dave Matthews, and Vince Gill. Pharrell went home with two Grammy Awards that night, one for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical, and another for Best Pop Vocal Album for his work on Justin Timberlake’s No.2 Billboard hit Justified.

In 2005, Williams was voted "Best Dressed Man in the World" by Esquire magazine. His look has inspired such acts like Mario and Eric West. On September 9th, 2005, Pharrell performed the opening single from his debut album "In My Mind". The song, titled "Can I Have It Like That", featuring Gwen Stefani, blends a smooth synth with a few drum rolls and heavy bass. "In My Mind", Pharrell’s solo album is due out December 13th and has 14 tracks, 7 hip-hop tracks and 7 R&B tracks with numerous musical guests such as Gwen Stefani, Daddy Yankee, Vanessa Marquez and Jay-Z. The album cover for "In My Mind" is slated to be designed by Japanese brand "A Bathing Ape".

Pharrell williams discography :

Pharrell williams Album :
2005 : Pharrell williams "In My Mind"

Pharrell williams Singles :
2003 "Frontin’" (feat. Jay-Z)
2005 "Can I Have It Like That" (feat. Gwen Stefani)
2005 "Angel"

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Pharrell williams, by real [2008-08-28 12:23:57]

He’s dope like music we make on realradio101.com

Pharrell williams, by milanna [2008-06-07 07:29:39]

Hey,Skateboard P !!!I love U so much !U are number 1 !I’m from Serbia and I can’t wait to see U on EXIT08 !!!U ARE THE BEST !yessir...peace

Pharrell williams, by Marko_rs. [2008-05-10 08:01:24]

Hello from Serbia ! You are the best !

Pharrell williams, by msceo [2008-02-04 09:38:46]

msceo baby i been with you for a longtime and just wanted to say I breath,think,and talk about you all the time so I know your right hand is always inching

Pharrell williams, by k baby [2008-01-10 08:48:26]

u look so good

Pharrell williams, by k baby [2008-01-10 08:46:26]

u sexy

Pharrell williams, by Milton Alvarado [2007-11-30 19:26:33]

What’s up Pharrell how’s everything thanks for the billionaire boys club t-shirt you gave to me it’s fresh. I have a little girl now her name is Kassandra and my wife Zacha. Hope to get some feed back see you around The Alvarado’s says good luck with everything.

Pharrell williams, by [2007-08-06 01:59:29]

Yessir, That’s her, but it wasn’t like that back when I met her...LOVE IT !!!

Pharrell williams, by HipHoppa [2007-08-01 14:20:14]

biter. dude wack. can’t ryme and a half assed producer.

Pharrell williams, by miykal [2007-06-28 21:58:39]

this is my husband and will always b so i would respect it if some of u riders would ease up a bit. thanks

Pharrell williams, by Twinkie [2007-04-05 10:16:41]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUTIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SOOOOOO FINE !!!!

Pharrell williams, by Yungmasterz Maefella [2007-02-28 05:46:42]

Pharrell will be the perfect hip hop icon if not only make the great beat for another artist,but also make solo great album.

Pharrell williams, by NO_LIMIT_MAN [2007-02-04 18:14:48]

DAMM !!WHT CAN I SAY IM A SERIOUS FAN OF PHARRELL, I SERIOUSLY RATE DIZ BROTHER...NEPTUNES & N.E.R.D THA BEATZ IS CRAZY. PEOPLE GOT DIFFERENT TASTE IN STYLES...N DIS MAN HAS DEVELOP ALOT OF DIFFERENT STYLES

THIS GUY HAS DONE SOO MUCH BEATZ 4 BARE ARTISTS-DIDDY,BUSTA,BRITNEY,KAYNE...THE LISTS GOES ON. REMEMBER SONGS ALWAYS NEEDS A BEAT...I SERIOUS RATE DIZ MAN

KAYNE WEST- NUMBA 1..WhATT A BEAT !

ALSO DIZ MAN GOT SLICK TASTE...B.B.C N REEBOK ICE CREAMZ IM PROPA FEELIN THT SHITT

RESPECT

WORK WITH PAPOOSE !!!!!!!!!U KNOW IF A TRCK HAPPEN IT B CERTIFED

Pharrell williams, by CHRISTINA [2007-01-04 06:37:50]

I LOVE PHARRELL WILLIAMS,BECAUSE IT S A NICE GUY AND HIS MUSIC IS GREAT TOO.

Pharrell williams, by Bow wow [2006-12-14 22:59:12]

yeh yeh- Keep up’ the good work !

Pharrell williams, by [2006-10-18 12:31:52]

omg could u b more over buff luv loads n ur body luv natz

Pharrell williams, by Kimberly Bekas [2006-10-10 17:10:25]

Dang Pharrell u got ur body going on !!!!!!!!!!!! Ur so fine.

Pharrell williams, by Emmz C.E.O of ?!Wotz Next ?! Records [2006-10-02 10:25:39]

Pharrell is a mad producer but I think that Alchemist might just be better....

> Pharrell williams, by CelestialBeats [2006-09-20 23:58:19]

Pharrell is the cutest thing i ever saw ! everything is perfect bout em ! his body, face, etc. I LUV him ta death !

> Pharrell williams, by avisa [2006-09-03 23:29:46]

i love u !!!!!! marry me baby

> Pharrell williams, by LuV Ya [2006-07-26 04:53:05]

Hey Pharrell !can i have some ice creamz !lol i love ur style n tha way u flOw ! jus Keep It real ! Peacout

> Pharrell williams, by [2006-07-22 22:18:08]

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE PHARRELLL OMG1 ! `HE IS SO CUTE

bapes, by bape boy 333 [2006-06-26 18:53:23]

dem shoes is fly ! i need to get me some of those.

> Pharrell williams, by Danz [2006-04-18 14:39:05]

yessssiirr !

Danz xxx, by Danz [2006-04-18 14:36:59]

Hey i just would like to say i love your new album ’in my mind’. You have inspired me though the years in you making hiphop music, keep it up ! I love you and ur style... ur well fit !!!! plz get bk to me love ya xxxx

> Pharrell williams, by eve [2006-04-03 22:51:13]

heyyyy sexy this is your girl eve , i just admire u and the way you sing u know what im sayin cuz u know am really feeling the whole thing. just keep on doing ur thing and u should know i got your back sweetie.

> Pharrell williams, by girl from holland [2006-03-19 21:50:53]

pharrel you are hot,you can sing :you are great !!i love your music.en your styl.

> Pharrell williams, by edward [2006-03-04 08:00:27]

yessssziirrr ?...pharrell I really idolize you.. from ur clothes 2 ur kicks... ur famous here in the Philippines !!!... make more songs... and inspire more people.. hehe... I gotta bounce dude... take care !!!

> Pharrell williams, by Gav [2006-02-25 00:44:14]

YO PHARRELL KEEP IT GOIN MAN URE DOIN SO WELL WITH ALL URE GREAT SINGLES ESPECIALLY WITH SNOOP.. YOUR NEW ALBUM LOOKS GOOD TOO.. KEEP IT UP !!!

> Pharrell williams, by billie [2006-01-31 18:41:31]

I am your BIGGEST fan ever. You are brill and so is your music. I hope you are around for a long long long time because you are so fit and I just can’t get enought of you !!!!