Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams[2] (/fəˈrɛl/; born April 5, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Williams and Chad Hugo are members of The Neptunes. They produce hip hop, pop and R&B 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.[3]
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| Born | Pharrell Lanscilo Williams April 5, 1973 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Spouse(s) | Helen Lasichanh (m. 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Website | pharrellwilliams |
As part of the Neptunes, Williams has produced many singles for various musicians.[4] 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 in 2008). The couple married on October 12, 2013. In January 2017, the couple welcomed triplets.[5]
Discography
Solo albums
- In My Mind (2006)
- Girl (2014)
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Williams in Berlin, March 2005
Williams and American astronaut Leland D. Melvin present a montage to record producer Quincy Jones.
Williams, Odd Future and Tyler, the Creator performing together in April 2011
Williams performing at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
(video) Williams introducing a N.E.R.D section of his live performance at Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, 2015
(video) Pharrell Williams introducing a N.E.R.D section of his live performance at Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, 2015
Williams at the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg, July 2017
References
- ↑ 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) (in en-US). Pharrell Williams And Wife Helen Lasichanh Welcome Triplets. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pharrell-williams-helen-lasichanh-triplets_us_5890aa9ce4b0522c7d3d1403. Retrieved 2017-04-12.