Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams is an American producer and singer who created the hit Happy (2013). The song reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 in 24 countries and became the best-selling song of 2014 (13.9 million copies). Williams was part of production duo The Neptunes with Chad Hugo, who produced hits for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Nelly. He has 13 Grammy Awards and was nominated for Oscar for Happy soundtrack to film Despicable Me 2. Pharrell is also a fashion designer and creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear since 2023. His distinctive falsetto and minimalist production style influenced an entire generation of hip-hop and pop artists. His influence is felt in the work of Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator and The Weeknd.