Pharrell Williams has done well for himself recently, releasing a hit album in 2013, having one of the biggest songs at the start of the year, and holding down a primetime TV gig as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. But most of his two decades in show business have been spent boosting the careers of others, whether in the form of writing and producing hits, releasing music on his Star Trak label, or lending his celebrity status and his influence. He’s the consummate collaborator, the common link between dozens of your favorite artists, and a genius of modern pop. A lot of established artists have linked up with the Neptunes for one or two hits, but Pharrell has played a more integral role in the lives of others. These are 10 Careers That Wouldn’t Be Possible Without Pharrell.
10 Careers That Wouldn’t Be Possible Without Pharrell
In addition to building up his own successful music career, Pharrell has inspired the careers of countless other artists.
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