Pharrell Williams: podcast appearances and interviews

Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, born on April 5, 1973, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He first gained recognition as one half of the music production duo the Neptunes, established with Chad Hugo in 1992. The Neptunes produced fifteen songs that reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, including four number one hits. Williams also formed the band N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley in 1999, serving as the lead vocalist. Recognized as a highly influential producer in contemporary popular music, Williams has contributed to all the Despicable Me animated films. In 2001, he co-founded Star Trak Entertainment, an imprint of Arista Records, with Hugo. His debut single