5 Reasons To Love Pharrell Williams

[caption id="attachment_19883" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo credit; Columbia Records[/caption] Pharrell Williams has been the prospect of much success lately following the release of his second solo effort “G I R L.” The creative work of art spawned his massive successful hit “Happy,” which rightfully describes the past five months for the gleeful artist. It seems that the 41-year-old musician has really shaped into his own form finally receiving the accolades he silently yearned and waited for. Through out his double decade of artistry, it isn’t until now that he has settled comfortably into his happy place with a new understanding of life and a new definition of happiness. With new offers and achievements coming from every direction we are sure that the Virginia native’s head is spinning a full 360 degrees in motion. So what makes this guy so loveable and such a hot commodity these days? The answer is simple. It’s his ability to be DIFFERENT. In the words of Sk8brd P himself, “What makes you different, makes you special.” The pop-culture icon never fails to intrigue in many ways more than one. Here are five reasons you should admire the mastermind they call Pharrell Williams. 1. Leader of Musical Diversity, Commercial Appeal Williams has an extensive catalog not only in length, but in width as well. What do I mean by this? Not only does he have a long list of credentials, but his credentials span wide across a number of different genres as well. His funk-rock/hip-hop band N.E.R.D. formed in 2001, can attest to his multi-genre repertoire. Williams has immersed himself in the pools of R&B, pop and rock amongst others. His ability to explore various genres has made him widely marketable to different audiences. Williams wears commercial appeal well granting him access to multiple platforms, ultimately leading him to the Hollywood sector. This pasture opened up a field where he would craft one of the most successful soundtrack hits to date, leading him to his first Oscar nomination. Speaking of the Hollywood sector, not only does Williams produce/create music for albums and movies, he does so for awards shows and even late night television as well. The multi-talent composed music for the 84 th Academy Awards with famous composer Hans Zimmer and composed new intro music for late night show “Chelsea Lately” in 2012. [caption id="attachment_24049" align="aligncenter" width="759"] Photo Credit: GQ Magazine[/caption] 2. Leader of Daring Fashion The ‘i am OTHER’ artist is a strong magnet in the fashion arena releasing a synergy that cannot be matched. His eye-catching fashion style is nothing that fails to garner attention. Williams’ bold fashion selections (i.e. the notorious brown hat) make him distinctive amongst his industry peers. Let’s not forget that the pop-culture icon has already established two street-wear clothing lines Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream in 2005. These clothing exclusives are found in high-end boutique shops rather than your urban store chains. Notable for their distinguishable quality, the hot items don’t stay on the shelves for long. Validating his keen fashion sense further are his recent clothing ventures with the NBA, Uniqlo and adidas; and his head shot on the front of April’s GQ Magazine. Even fashion’s biggest names like Japanese fashion label Comme des Garcons wanted dibs on the fashion guru for his creative visionary prowess with a new fragrance to soon be released called ‘G I R L.’ [caption id="attachment_23751" align="aligncenter" width="635"] Photo credit: GQ[/caption] 3. Believes in ‘Going Green’ The Virginia Beach native is quite a sustainable fellow. He’s a proactive enthusiast in the ‘go green’ movement and incorporates it as much as he can in his day-to-day, busy life. “My mission is to recycle as much plastic possible in my lifetime and beyond in the form of high quality products,” says Pharrell in an interview with Interview Magazine . The creative mastermind transforms going green into an attractive and appealing trend. His environmental efforts start with his investment as partner and brand-ambassador with Bionic Yarn, an eco-textile brand that creates high performance “smart fabrics” from old plastic bottles. Williams says that his creative endeavors are inspired by technology and style. Williams transfers his eco-friendly efforts to his shoe line with adidas converting ocean debris into reusable fabric using them as shoelaces. Continuing on his sustainable trek, Williams used his technological advanced style to create commemorative shirts made out of post-consumer plastic bottles for NBA Green Week. [caption id="attachment_22201" align="aligncenter" width="934"] Photo Credit: GQ Magazine 2013[/caption] 4. He's the ‘Hook King’ Pharrell is a scientist when it comes to the art of music. There are not many songs on the airwaves that haven’t had some hint of the musician’s formula—whether it’s songwriting, producing or vocals. The well-established artist has extensive connections in the music industry and has contributed the most collaborations than most artist of his kind. The charisma that the mastermind has with music records, releases an energy that almost guarantees a radio hit. With his savvy, simplistic and catchy hooks, it can be concluded that the hook of a song is his sweet spot. Williams captivates our musical senses and lures us into a hook engraving the words in our minds. From his earlier musical rap hits like Clipse’s “Grindin,’” Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and Ludacris’ “Money Maker” to more mainstream hits like Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” the ‘hook king’ award goes to Mr. Williams. [caption id="attachment_22768" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Photo credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images[/caption] 5. He’s in a ‘Happy’ Place With all of the accomplishments that Williams has achieved thus far, he takes it modestly. Very humble and appreciative of his opportunities, Williams has a better understanding on the value of life. The musician, now older and wiser, has a higher level of awareness about himself and his capabilities. The singer admits that he now knows what happiness is—it’s not about the material things, but it’s about the inspirational things in life.

5 Reasons To Love Pharrell Williams

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