Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
	Williams in 2024
Born	Pharrell Lanscilo Williams; April 5, 1973 (age 53); Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Other names	Pharrell; Skateboard P; Sk8brd; Auto Goon; Magnum, the Verb Lord; Station Wagon P; Yellow Lightning;
Education	Northwestern University (dropped out)
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; rapper; record producer; fashion designer;
Years active	1992–present
Works	Discography; co-production; solo production;
Spouse	Helen Lasichanh (m. 2013)
Children	4
Relatives	Timbaland (cousin)
Awards	Full list
	Musical career
Genres	Hip-hop; R&B; pop; funk; rock;
Instruments	Vocals; keyboards; drums;
Labels	I Am Other; Columbia; Virgin; Arista; Interscope; Star Trak;
Formerly of	The Neptunes; N.E.R.D.; Child Rebel Soldier;
Website	pharrellwilliams.com
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Pharrell Lanscilo Williams^[4] (/fəˈrɛl/; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American songwriter and record producer. Williams and Chad Hugo are members of The Neptunes. They produce hip hop, R&B and pop 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.^[5]

As part of the Neptunes, Williams has produced many singles for various musicians.^[6] 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.

Personal life

Williams and model/designer Helen Lasichanh have a son, Rocket Williams (born 2008). The couple married on October 12, 2013. In January 2017, the couple welcomed triplets.^[7]

Discography

Solo albums

In My Mind (2006)
Girl (2014)

References

↑ "Artist: Pharrell Williams". Recording Academy. November 23, 2020.
↑ Mika (February 13, 2016). "Timbaland Reveals Pharrell is His Cousin at 'The Cruz Show'". The Neptunes. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
↑ Kellman, Andy. "Pharrell Williams – Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
↑ "Pharrell Williams — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race". ethnicelebs.com. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
↑ "BBC". Retrieved 11 December 2011.
↑ "LA Times". Los Angeles Times. June 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
↑ Brucculieri, Julia (2017-01-31). "Pharrell Williams And Wife Helen Lasichanh Welcome Triplets". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-04-12.

[GrammyBio-1] "Artist: Pharrell Williams". Recording Academy. November 23, 2020.

[2] Mika (February 13, 2016). "Timbaland Reveals Pharrell is His Cousin at 'The Cruz Show'". The Neptunes. Retrieved February 13, 2016.

[Allmusic-3] Kellman, Andy. "Pharrell Williams – Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved March 5, 2009.

[4] "Pharrell Williams — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race". ethnicelebs.com. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 2017-04-12.

[5] "BBC". Retrieved 11 December 2011.

[6] "LA Times". Los Angeles Times. June 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2011.

[7] Brucculieri, Julia (2017-01-31). "Pharrell Williams And Wife Helen Lasichanh Welcome Triplets". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-04-12.

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