Biography

Pharrell Williams aka Skateboard P (born April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is one half of the primarily hip hop music production and songwriting duo, The Neptunes (with Chad Hugo) as well as rap/rock group N.E.R.D. with Hugo and Shae Haley. As part of The Neptunes Pharrell has produced numerous hit singles for megastars such as Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly, Justin Timberlake, Mystikal, Jay-Z, *NSYNC, and others. Pharrell was born to Pharoh and Carloyn Williams In August 2002, The Neptunes were named Producers of the Year at both The Source Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. In 2002, Williams wrote and produced rapper Nelly's single called, "Hot in Herre," the single hit No.1 in the US and the UK.

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