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Pharrell Williams

Active

1990s - 2020s

Born

April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, VA

Genre

R&B

Styles

Contemporary R&B Pop-Rap Pop

Also Known As

Pharrell
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
Skateboard P

Member Of

N.E.R.D The Neptunes Hans Zimmer & the Magnificent Six
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Pharrell Williams

Biography by Andy Kellman

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One-half of the Neptunes, and a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and headliner behind a high number of R&B, rap, and pop hits since the '90s.
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Album Highlights

  • G I R L
    Pharrell Williams
    G I R L
  • Despicable Me 2 [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
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    Despicable Me 2 [Origin …
  • In My Mind
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    In My Mind
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