Seven pop songs you may not realise we have Pharrell to thank for
is one of the most important men in music, having made a career as both a hugely successful artist and one of the most in demand producers in the world.
His newest project is the soundtrack for the Oscar-nominated movie Hidden Figures and he spoke to Radio 1's Clara Amfo about his work on the movie.
He has previously worked with some of the biggest names in music, but here are some of the songs you may not realise he has worked on and some names you may not know had recorded a Pharrell track or two...
SWV - Right Here
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Pharrell made his first appearance on girl-group 1992 anthem Right Here, performing a small, uncredited rap on the worldwide hit.
He worked on the song with , the music producer who signed Pharrell and his Neptunes bandmates after he discovered them performing at a high school talent contest.
Britney Spears - I'm A Slave 4 U
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With The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams has produced big tunes for major artists since 1991, but some of their most popular work was with .
Pharrell wrote and produced I'm A Slave 4 U (and follow-up Boys) for Britney in 1991 and became one of her most iconic hits, even if it was originally written for a album instead...
Ed Sheeran - Sing
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Sing was the first single from second album x, the record that made him one of the biggest male pop stars on the planet.
Ed says he was inspired by the sounds of first two albums, Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds when he was recording the album.
Pharrell wrote, produced and provided vocals for Sing, which became Ed's first No.1 UK single in 2014. He even showed up for the video.
Kelis - Caught Out There
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Pharrell and The Neptunes wrote and produced 1999 debut album Kaleidoscope, but it was her first single that put the star on the map.
The 'I hate you so much right now' hook was instantly iconic and signalled both the arrival of an important new star and Pharrell's increasing importance in pop.
Paloma Faith - Can't Rely On You
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isn't the first star you'd think to team with Pharrell Williams, but he is responsible for the quirky UK soul star's coolest hits with this 2014 Top 10 hit.
The beats were instantly recognisable as a Neptunes production and was compared with one of the most controversial productions of Pharrell's career, Blurred Lines by
Kylie Minogue - I Was Gonna Cancel
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It wasn't biggest hit, but it is one of her more interesting musical adventures - and that's because Pharrell was involved.
A far cry from the glimmering pop we know Kylie for, I Was Gonna Cancel is a fan favourite and one of the standout songs on her 12th studio album, Into The Blue.
Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
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Pharrell and The Neptunes found a perfect formula in bringing urban beats to pop acts and their work with Gwen Stefani in 2005 was no exception.
Pharrell wrote and produced Hollaback Girl with Gwen Stefani and his Neptunes partner Chad Hugo and gave her one of the biggest solo hits of her career.
