Pharrell Williams Continues to Be Unstoppable, and ‘Happy'

Pharrell Williams has been in the news a lot lately. His latest resume additions include collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business, both as a producer behind the scenes, and as a voice on many a record in recent months. Last year Williams teamed up with Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, and Usher, to name a few, and previously had worked with industry heavyweights like Frank Ocean and Gwen Stefani. He’s been in headlines for his bold fashion choices, signature style, and effortlessly cool demeanor that keeps him at the top of pop.

This year his song ‘Happy” became the musician’s first ever solo Hot 100-topping hit, and delighted audiences as part of the Despicable Me 2 movie soundtrack. The song became something of a movement when William made it into a 24-hour music video, featuring cameos by everyone from Jimmy Kimmel to Kelly Osbourne. Williams also wowed an audience of millions who watched him perform “Happy” at the 86^th Academy Awards.

Now, the pop icon has a new solo album out called G I R L, which is already gaining widespread critical acclaim. Carrie Battan of Pitchfork explains that Williams “occupies the sideline of culture so compellingly that it often becomes its own unique stage,” and says that G I R L sounds “like a direct spawn of last year’s expensive disco-soul pop takeover, filled with grand orchestral flourishes, impossibly catchy funk licks, and his trademark falsetto.” With “Happy” having already pushed this new record above and beyond his previous solo work, Pharrell Williams certainly has lots to be happy about.

Says Williams, “I’m so proud of this work. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” of his success and acclaim garnered from G I R L. I’m definitely excited to see whatever it is that the performer does next.

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