Pharrell Williams

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Biography

American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer.

  • Aliases
  • Pharell Williams·P. Williams·Pharrell Lanscilo Williams·Pharrell·Pharell
  • Primary profession
  • Music_artist·soundtrack·actor
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 05 April 1973
  • Place of birth
  • Virginia Beach· Virginia
  • Residence
  • Beverly Hills· California
  • Spouses
  • Helen Lasichanh
  • Education
  • Northwestern University
  • Knows language
  • English language
  • Member of
  • Child Rebel Soldier·The Neptunes·N.E.R.D.

Music

Lyrics

Movies

Books

Awards

Trivia

The Neptunes have a record label under Arista Records called Star Trak Entertainment.

Lead vocalist of the hip hop group N.E.R.D. (No One Ever really Dies) along with Neptunes partner Chad Hugo and rapper Shay.

N.E.R.D. does a small tour of the United States at clubs, parks and other small venues.

One half of The Neptunes, one of the biggest music producing teams working today. Has produced hits for music acts ranging from pop acts Britney Spears and

NSYNC, bands No Doubt and Limp Bizkit, R&B crooners Babyface and Usher, to rappers Nelly, Jay-Z, Ray J, Noreaga, Busta Rhymes, Mystikal, P. Diddy, Ludacris, Ma$e, and Fabolous among many others.

Grew up in Virginia Beach with lifelong friend and producing partner Chad Hugo.

Attended Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. Teddy Riley built his studio Future Records next to Princess Anne HS.

Parents are Carolyn L. (Hoggard) and Pharaoh Williams, Jr.

Has two younger brothers, Cato and Psolomon. Cato Williams is a professional skateboarder. There is a 10 year age difference between Pharrell and Cato and a 20 year age difference between Pharrell and Psolomon.

Has two half brothers, Pharoah and David. David is a furniture salesmen in Delaware.

Was among the guests at Usher Raymond s 26th birthday party.

Has his own clothing line name BBC (billionare boys club)

Collabarated with Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Slim Thug, Snoop Dogg, Pusha T, Kanye West and Nelly on his debut solo album "In My Mind".

Has a line of Shoes and T-Shirts called Ice-Cream.

Was a guest at Ushers 26th birthday party.

His debut album "In My Mind" was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007. He was beaten by Ludacris album "Release Therapy".

Established his own clothing line, the Billionaire Boys Club (BBC), in collaboration with Nigo, who is best known for his brand A Bathing Ape (also known as BAPE). Billionaire Boys Club is also based in line with Ice Cream Footwear, a brand of shoe designed by Pharrell and produced by Reebok.

Has modeled for Louis Vuitton.

Voted the Best Dressed Man in the World by Esquire magazine.

Established a jewelery line through Louis Vuitton called Blason with Camille Miceli.

In 2012, he became engaged to model and fashion designer Helen Lasichanh.

(October 2005) Performed his current single "Can I Have It Like That?" at the Nordic Music Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark.

(April 2014) One of Time magazines 100 Most Influential People in the World.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 4, 2014.

His wife Helen Lasichanh are expecting 2nd child together in the spring 2017.

His estimated net worth is $1.5 million.

Bought a home in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles in 2015.

Quotes

You treat the air as a canvas and the paint is the chords that come,through your fingers, out of the keyboard.

When it comes to luggage, I am an underpacker.

The sexiest woman musician is Alicia Keys.

The element of harmony is super important.

Some of us get a feeling when we hear music and we feel music, and you,want to figure out how to continue to feel that.

Iconic artists are never straight ahead. Michael Jackson loved Elvis and,Burt Bacharach, and uniquely blended both of them into what he did.

I like to browse and just hang in bookstores.

I learn a lot from my experiences and collaborations. Most of my,collaborations are meant for me to learn.

For me, nothing is given.

The keyboard is my journal.

My favorite Dominican dish to indulge in is anything with crab.

I think all music is a gift from God.

I love what I do, I love my job.

I love the way Charlize Theron and Kate Moss dress.

I love making music, though. I love playing.

I like the world.

I like anything sweet.

I just happen to admire everyone that we work with.

Fashion is more about feel than science.

My ideal travel companions are my family.

I only entertain very close friends.

I love playing. The keyboard is my journal.

I love everything that Frank Gehry does. I wish I could have that man,build me a Wayne Manor-style mansion, like his idea of it.

I am overly ambitious, because I realize it can be done.

Everything that we experience every day leaves a long-lasting,impression.

Music is all of a sudden much more colorful.

I answer questions the best I can.

I think music follows the trends of the collective conscious.

I love when things are transparent, free and clear of all inhibition and,judgment.

Fashion is more about feel than science.

I think all music is a gift from God.

I love making music, though. I love playing.

My ideal travel companions are my family.

Everything that we experience every day leaves a long-lasting impression.

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