Pharrell

Pharrell is the stage name of Pharrell Williams, an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s as half of the production duo The Neptunes.

He is known for his distinctive falsetto voice and genre-blending style that incorporates funk, R&B, and hip-hop.

His 2013 single "Happy" became a global phenomenon.

I've had that Pharrell song stuck in my head all week.

music

Happy

State of contentment

falsetto · synth · funk · Grammy · songwriter · Daft Punk · Snoop Dogg · Jay-Z · Gwen Stefani · Despicable Me

fashion

hat

Garment for the head

Adidas · collaborations · Louis Vuitton · accessories · bold · colorful · menswear · designer · aesthetic · trendsetter

persona

ageless

Without apparent deterioration

energy · smile · humble · Virginia · skateboarding · creative · visionary · cool · laid-back · innovative

entrepreneur

skincare

Complexion maintenance regimen

  • brandCompany's product line name
  • mogulInfluential industry leader
  • businessCommercial activity or occupation

ventures · co-founder · ownership · empire · multimedia · investments · creative director · partnership · merchandising · startup

philanthropy

activism

Direct effort for reform

  • educationSystematic development of mind
  • youthState of being immature
  • STEMFour-discipline academic grouping

community · charity · Virginia Beach · underserved · nonprofit · advocacy · empowerment · opportunity · mentorship · giving back

Categories
Opposites
musical style/aesthetic

PharrellTrent Reznor

Marilyn Manson · Morrissey · Joy Division · Nick Cave · Kurt Cobain

cultural persona/image

PharrellSid Vicious

Marilyn Manson · Kanye West · Morrissey · Kurt Cobain

musical role/approach

PharrellWhitney Houston

Celine Dion · Mariah Carey · Adele · frontman · Max Martin

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G