While it debuted on the movie soundtrack, it also became the lead single for Pharrell's second solo album, G I R L (2014) . 🎹 Musical Breakdown
Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is considered exceptionally fast for a pop hit, designed to increase "physiological energy". Pharrell Williams - Happy (From Despicable Me 2) (G.I.R.L)
The track is famously sparse, consisting of programmed drums, one bass line, one keyboard part, and both live and programmed handclaps. While it debuted on the movie soundtrack, it
Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's "happy montage" before "Happy" was finally accepted on the tenth attempt. Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's
An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk with a "faux-Motown" style.
American Bodies in Pharrell Williams's “24 Hours of Happy”
Pharrell Williams' "Happy" is a global phenomenon that served as both a film soundtrack and a lead single for his solo career. 🎼 The Origins Created for the 2013 film Despicable Me 2 .