Pharrell Lanscilo Williams is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and fashion designer. In the early 1990s, Williams co-founded the hip-hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes with close colleague Chad Hugo, with whom he has produced songs for various recording artists.
In 1999, Williams was named lead vocalist of the band N.E.R.D., which he co-founded with Hugo and drummer Shay Haley. Williams is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the twenty-first century, having had a significant impact on the sound of modern popular music.
In My Mind, Williams’ debut solo album, was released in 2006. In 2013, he produced and was featured alongside T.I. on Robin Thicke’s song “Blurred Lines,” and his song “Happy” was the lead single for the soundtrack of the film Despicable Me 2; both songs peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as other global charts.
What nationality is Pharrell Williams?
Pharrell Williams is an American by nationality.
What ethnicity is Pharrell Williams?
Williams’ ancestors can be traced back several generations in Virginia and North Carolina.