Artist profile

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams is a producer, songwriter, and performer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s through his work with The Neptunes and N.E.R.D., blending hip-hop, funk, and electronic production. His solo career has yielded multiple chart hits and Grammy Awards, with his influence extending across pop, R&B, and dance music. Beyond music, Williams has worked as a television coach and fashion entrepreneur.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Pharrell Williams is a moderate-energy and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 95–133 BPM with a median of 119 · predominantly minor keys (54% minor) · most common key: 7B (F Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
95–99
1
100–104
2
110–114
1
115–119
3
120–124
3
125–129
2
130–134
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

13 total · sortable
Freedom
Freedom
Pharrell Williams
951A
Pop
Come Get It Bae
Come Get It Bae
Pharrell Williams
12611A
Dance
WATER
WATER
Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, Salatiel
1245A
Trap / Future Bass
Gust Of Wind
Gust Of Wind
Pharrell Williams
1004A
Dance
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Pharrell Williams
1197B
Dance
JU$T (feat. Pharrell Williams & Zack de la Rocha)
JU$T (feat. Pharrell Williams & Zack de la Rocha)
Pharrell Williams, Zack De La Rocha, Run The Jewels
1333A
Trap / Future Bass
Hunter
Hunter
Pharrell Williams
1109B
Dance
Midsection
Midsection
Pharrell Williams, Kaytranada
1043A
Trap / Future Bass
Brand New
Brand New
Pharrell Williams
1204B
Dance
ADD SUV (feat. Pharrell Williams)
ADD SUV (feat. Pharrell Williams)
Pharrell Williams, Uffie feat. Pharrell Williams
1184B
Electronica
WTF (Where They From) - Troyboi Remix
WTF (Where They From) - Troyboi Remix
Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott
1297A
Trap / Future Bass
WTF (Where They From) - Chris Lake Remix
WTF (Where They From) - Chris Lake Remix
Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott
12412B
Dance
Falling Up
Falling Up
Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Adekunle Gold
1187B
African

Sound profile evolution

How Pharrell Williams’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
2010–2015·7 tracks
2016–2020·5 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Pharrell Williams's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~117 to ~124 BPM; warmth has receded.

Release volume by decade

11
2010s
1
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Pharrell Williams’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Pharrell Williams and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

N*e*r*d
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Tyler, The Creator
34%
14 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Kelis
31%
6 tracks in catalog · Dance
Ofwgkta
27%
Not in our catalog yet
Clipse
23%
Not in our catalog yet
Jay-Z
22%
12 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Childish Gambino
21%
6 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Justin Timberlake
19%
8 tracks in catalog · Pop
The Internet
19%
Not in our catalog yet
Goldlink
19%
6 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Jayz & Kanye West
18%
Not in our catalog yet
N.O.R.E.
18%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Kanye West
18%
34 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Robin Thicke
18%
1 track in catalog · Future House · no artist page yet
Pusha T
17%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

FAQ

What BPM does Pharrell Williams play at?

Pharrell Williams's tracks in our catalog range from 95 to 133 BPM, with a median of 119 BPM. Across 13 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Pharrell Williams's tracks in?

Pharrell Williams's tracks are mostly in minor keys (54% minor across 13 tracks). The most common single key is 7B (F Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Pharrell Williams?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Pharrell Williams pairs well with N*e*r*d, Tyler, The Creator, Kelis. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Pharrell Williams most active?

Our catalog has Pharrell Williams releases spanning 2010 to 2020, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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