Pharrell Lanscilo Williams,often known mononymously as Pharrell,is an American singer-songwriter,rapper,record producer,and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the hip hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes,which he formed in 1992 with Chad Hugo. They produced 15 singles which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100,including four songs that peaked atop the chart. He also formed the alternative band N.E.R.D. with Hugo and drummer Shay Haley in 1999,for which Williams serves as lead vocalist. He has been considered one of the most influential music producers of the 21st century for his impact on popular music.
"Boys" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her self-titled third studio album (2001). It was written and produced by Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams. A version of the song titled "The Co-Ed Remix" and featuring guest vocals from Williams was released as the fifth single from Britney on June 24,2002. The new version also served as the second single from the soundtrack of Austin Powers in Goldmember. "Boys" is a R&B and hip hop song,including funk influences. The remix carries a slower tempo than the album version,and both versions were noted by critics to be reminiscent of music by American artist Janet Jackson. Some critics praised Spears and Williams' chemistry,as well as the production on the track,while others did not think the song worked well.
"Drop It Like It's Hot" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams. It was released on September 27,2004,as the lead single from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album,R&G:The Masterpiece (2004). The song was produced by the Neptunes. It is regarded as an iconic song,with Snoop performing the chorus and the second and third verses while Pharrell performs the first verse.
"Can I Have It Like That" is a song written,produced,and performed by American rapper Pharrell Williams featuring vocals from American singer Gwen Stefani from the former's 2006 debut album In My Mind and it’s the opening track. The song's hook comes from a one-line contribution from Stefani,used as part of a call and response in the chorus. "Can I Have It Like That" was released as the album's lead single October 10,2005.
The Neptunes Present... Clones is a compilation album produced and released by American production and songwriting duo The Neptunes. It was released on August 19,2003 and has been certified Gold by the RIAA. The album featured six singles;"Frontin'" by Pharrell Williams,"Popular Thug" by Kelis,"Light Your Ass on Fire" by Busta Rhymes,“Rock ‘n’Roll”by Fam-Lay,"Hot Damn" by Clipse and "It Blows My Mind" by Snoop Dogg.
"Let's Get Blown" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring musician Pharrell Williams. It was released on December 13,2004,as the second single released from the former's seventh studio album R&G:The Masterpiece (2004). It was produced by The Neptunes and features additional vocals from American singer Keyshia Cole.
"Change Clothes" is the first official single from rapper Jay-Z's studio album The Black Album. It featured additional vocals by Pharrell Williams (uncredited) and was produced by The Neptunes. The song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December,2003.
"Grindin'" is the debut single from Virginia Beach rap duo Clipse. The song was produced by the Neptunes,and was issued as the lead single for Clipse's debut studio album,Lord Willin' (2002) on May 14,2002. The song became a summer top 40 hit,peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated August 10,2002.
"Oh Boy" is a 2002 Grammy-nominated hip hop single by Cam'ron from his album Come Home with Me,and features Juelz Santana. The single was released through Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records and Cam'ron's Diplomats Records.
"I Just Wanna Love U" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z,released as the first single from his 2000 album The Dynasty:Roc La Familia. It was produced by the Neptunes and features a chorus performed by Neptunes member Pharrell and Pennsylvania rapper Omillio Sparks,both of whom remain uncredited. The video for the song,directed by David Meyers,features cameos from rappers Lil' Kim,Lil' Cease,Damon Dash,Beanie Sigel,Memphis Bleek,Jermaine Dupri and actor John Witherspoon.
"Beautiful" is a hip hop song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring vocals from American singers Pharrell Williams and Uncle Charlie Wilson. It was released on January 27,2003,as the second single from the former's sixth studio album. The song was written by Snoop Dogg alongside producers The Neptunes. The music video was filmed in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.
"(Always Be My) Sunshine" is a hip hop song by American rapper Jay-Z with guest vocals from fellow femcee Foxy Brown and R&B singer-songwriter Babyface who performs the song's chorus. It serves as the first single from his second album In My Lifetime,Vol. 1 (1997). The track features production by Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool. Vanderpool samples MC Lyte's "Cha Cha Cha",Alexander O'Neal's "Sunshine",Kraftwerk's "The Man-Machine" and The Fearless Four's "Rockin' It" for the track's beat. In addition,George Fonenette plays keyboards on this song. The song's lyrics helped indicate Jay-Z's change from his Mafioso rap style to a more commercial "shiny suit" style. Steve Juon of RapReviews.com supports the song claiming that it is a less gangsta version of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Me &My Bitch",a well-received track. Jay-Z cites this song as "what killed the album."
Marc Dorsey is an American R&B singer. He is best known for his guest performance on LL Cool J's 2002 single "Luv U Better",which peaked within the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at 46th Annual Grammy Awards. That same year,he guest appeared alongside Pharrell Williams on Jay-Z's song "A Ballad for the Fallen Soldier". Both songs were produced by the Neptunes.
"I'll Be" is a song recorded by American rapper Foxy Brown for her debut studio album,Ill Na Na (1996),featuring Brooklyn-based rapper Jay-Z. It was released as the second single from the album on March 4,1997,by Violator and Def Jam Recordings. The song was written by Shawn Carter,Jean-Claude Olivier,Samuel Barnes,Angela Winbush,RenéMoore,Bobby Watson and Bruce Swedien with production by Trackmasters,and samples René&Angela's 1985 song "I'll Be Good". It was recorded at Chung King Studios in New York City,while the mixing of the track was finished at The Hit Factory. "I'll Be" is a hip hop and R&B song with explicit lyrics that revolve around sex and money.
"Nothin'" is the lead single from American rapper N.O.R.E.'s third studio album,God's Favorite (2002). The song was produced by the Neptunes and features Neptunes member Pharrell Williams performing the song's hook. "Nothin'" reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100,surpassing his 1998 hit "Superthug" as his biggest solo hit. At the end of 2002,"Nothin'" was ranked No. 37 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2002.
"Pass the Courvoisier,Part II" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes featuring fellow American rappers P. Diddy and Pharrell Williams. It was released as the fourth and last single from his fifth studio album Genesis on February 12,2002,by Flipmode Entertainment and J Records. The song is a continuation to an album track off of Genesis,also featuring P. Diddy.
Bush is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on May 12,2015,through Doggy Style Records and I Am Other,and distributed by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Pharrell Williams with additional production by Chad Hugo. It features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar,Stevie Wonder,Charlie Wilson,Gwen Stefani,T.I. and Rick Ross. Bush was the first album by the rapper after his return to the hip hop moniker Snoop Dogg.
The singles discography of American rapper Jay-Z consists of 68 singles as a lead artist,and 51 singles as a featured artist,as well as 14 promotional singles.
"Diddy" is the eponymous song by American rapper P. Diddy,featuring a guest appearance from American singer Pharrell Williams,who performs the hook. The song was released in 2001 by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records as the third single from Diddy's third studio album,The Saga Continues.... The song was produced by the Neptunes,and written by its performers along with rapper Loon.
"Cash In Cash Out" is a song produced by Pharrell Williams featuring vocals by rappers 21 Savage and Tyler,the Creator. Written by all three,it was released as a single through Columbia Records on June 10,2022. Williams first teased the song on his TikTok account June 6,2022. An accompanying music video was released,featuring a zoetrope-inspired CG animation style.
