Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973) is an American proucer, singer, rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and skateboarder. He is one half of the production duo The Neptunes, where, along with Chad Hugo, he produces pop, hip-hop and R&B music. He is also the lead singer and drummer of the funk-rock band, N*E*R*D. He released his debut single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his debut album In My Mind in 2006.