Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973),Pharrell Williams - Overview commonly known as Pharrell, is an American music producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He, along with Chad Hugo are the duo of The Neptunes where they produce pop, hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead singer and drummer of the funk-rock band, N.E.R.D. He released his debut single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his debut album In My Mind in 2006. He sometimes refers to himself as "Skateboard P" in his songs.

As part of The Neptunes, Pharrell has produced numerous hit singles for various music artists. The Neptunes have earned three Grammy Awards amongst ten nominations. He is also the co-founder of the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear.