Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams is an American musician, producer, songwriter and performer known for blending elements of hip hop, R&B, pop and funk. He rose to prominence as one half of the production team The Neptunes and as a member of the band N.E.R.D, and he has a distinctive high-register vocal style and a production approach that favors rhythmic, minimalist beats, inventive percussion and melodic hooks. He is noted for extensive collaborations across genres and for bringing a polished, groove-oriented aesthetic to contemporary pop and urban music.