Artist Spotlight: Pharrell

Is it the hat that make's us so happy? Nah, there are way too many reasons to dig Pharrell and his music. 

Por:Univision.com

1/17

Super producer Pharrell has helped bring some of the classic hits like Wreckx-N-Effect's "Rump Shaker" to life.

Getty Images

2/17

The Neptunes first #1 produced hit was "I'm a Slave for You" by Britney Spears.

Univision.com

3/17

Pharrell has won 7 Grammy Awards including 2 with The Neptunes.

Getty Images

4/17

Some collaborations include: Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, Daddy Yankee, Snoop Dogg, Adam Lambert, Daft Punk, and more recently Robin Thicke

Getty Images

5/17

Who does Pharrell admire? Michael Jackson, J Dilla, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Rakim and Q-Tip to name a few

Getty Images

6/17

.Pharrell co-founded the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear.

Getty Images

7/17

Williams launched his new YouTube channel, i am OTHER as part of YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative.

Getty Images

8/17

In an interview for the magazine GQ Style (Autumn/Winter 2013), Pharrell described his religious views: "On paper I'm a Christian, but really I'm a Universalist."

Getty Images

9/17

Pharrell on Twitter in March 2014, "Thank you guys for lifting my music so high. I have never seen these heights before. I am humbled."

Getty Images

10/17

Pharrell celebrated the International Day of Happiness on March 20th, 2014 along with millions of his fans and the UN Foundation.

Getty Images

11/17

Pharrell's first Grammy was won in 20014 for Justified (as producer), Best Pop Vocal Album

Getty Images

12/17

You can follow Pharrell on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pharrell

Getty Images

13/17

2nd Grammy? 2004 for Producer of the Year with The Neptunes.

Getty Images

14/17

Pharrell came back in 2007 to win his 3rd Grammy for "Money Maker" (with Ludacris), Best Rap Song

Getty Images

15/17

Pharrell married his long-time girlfriend, model/designer Helen Lasichanh, in 2013. They have a son, Rocket Man Williams, born in November 2008

Getty Images

16/17

2014 has started as the most successful start for Pharrell yet. He took home 4 Grammys in one night: Producer of the Year, Album of the Year (featured artist), Record of the Year & Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Get Lucky" w/ Daft Punk

Getty Images

17/17

Pharrell

Getty Images