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Pharrell Williams
b. 1973
American musician (born 1973)
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1973 April 5, 1973 →Biography
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, is an American musician, record producer and fashion designer. He initially became known as one half of the music production duo the Neptunes, which he established alongside Chad Hugo in 1992. Fifteen of their productions have peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, which includes four songs that peaked atop the chart. The two also formed the rock and hip-hop band N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley in 1999, for which Williams served as lead vocalist. He has been regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern popular music. He has also contributed on all the Despicable Me films as a musical contributor.
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American rapper, producer, and fashion designer (N.E.R.D, The Neptunes, and All City Chess Club))
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