Pharrell Williams

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pharrell-williams

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Pharrell Williams born?April 5, 1973
2. Where was Pharrell Williams born?Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
3. What is Pharrell Williams known for?15 top-ten Billboard Hot 100 productions as The Neptunes, 13 Grammy Awards
4. What is the record label?Co-founder of Star Trak Entertainment
5. Who is Pharrell Williams?Pharrell Williams is a musician, producer, and fashion designer who makes music and cool clothes.
6. What is The Neptunes?The Neptunes is a production duo with Chad Hugo that made many hit songs in the 1990s and 2000s.

Music Producer: A professional who supervises and manages the creation of recorded music, influencing its sound and arrangement.
Billboard Hot 100: The standard record chart for songs, published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States, ranking the top 100 songs.
Grammy Awards: The most prestigious awards in the music industry, recognizing exceptional achievements in recording, composition, and performance.
Creative Director: A role responsible for overseeing the artistic vision and execution of projects, particularly in fashion, advertising, and media.