Pharrell Williams
- Real Name: Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
- Nickname: Skateboard P, P
- Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Label: Columbia Records
What Makes Tyler, The Creator Special, According to Pharrell
In a new profile, frequent collaborator Pharrell Williams described what it is that makes Tyler such a special talent.
Quavo Recorded "Stir Fry" & "APESHIT" in an Hour and Then Forgot About "APESHIT"
"I actually made 'APESHIT' and 'Stir Fry' in the same day and hour..."
A$AP Ferg Landed on Buddy's "Black" Because Pharrell Has Kids
Make out those royalty checks to Pharrell’s children.
Pharrell Perfectly Explains Why Frank Ocean's Artistic Flaws Complete Him
Frank Ocean has mastered the art of humanizing himself on wax.
GOAT: The 8 Greatest Hip-Hop Producers of All Time
In the search for greatest ever, only 8 producers are truly deserving of the honor.
No One Ever Really Dies & Neither Do Pharrell’s Clumsy Racial Politics
It’s a shame that a lot of the politics found on N*E*R*D's new album feel so forced because the music comes close to their best.
Top 10 Hip-Hop Producers of 2017, Ranked
Praise the rapper, but never forget who provided the canvas.
Pharrell Compares “Brilliant” Kendrick Lamar to a Jazz Artist
“What he’s saying has so much color.”
Pharrell Fucking Hates N.E.R.D's "Hot-n-Fun," Blames Clueless Record Label
“The record company, at the time, wasn’t understanding where we were and the world was changing."
Pharrell Can’t Believe Anyone Still Gives a Shit About His Music
Pharrell, you're far too humble.
How Discovering & Nurturing the “Special” Made Kawan Prather a Legendary A&R & DJ
"I want to always be introducing things that deserve to be in the space of other quality music."
How Pharrell Helped Vic Mensa Turn Self-Loathing & Doubt Into Ego Death
"It was about letting my ego jump off that building, a shadow of me jumping off, and another incarnation flying to the sky."
Azealia Banks Paid Pharrell $40k for "ATM Jam," a Mac Miller Leftover Meant for Beyoncé
"So Pharrell basically haggled my label into giving him the $40,000, and then he just ghosted on the entire thing."
SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ Album Has a “Dream” Feature From Pharrell
In case you weren't already excited for SZA's album.
Pharrell Explains Exactly Why Pusha T Is a Lyrical Genius
"When he’s talking over the beat, you’re like, ‘man…why do you feel this way?’"
Charlamagne Admits to Pharrell That Radio Can No Longer Create Voices
It’s something we know deep down, but hearing Charlemagne admit it is still a gut shot.