The Neptunes | |
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 The Neptunes in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1992–2024[1] |
| Labels | |
| Spinoffs | N.E.R.D. |
| Past members | |
| Website | theneptunes |
The Neptunes were an American record production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Williams often provided backing vocals and music video appearances on the duo's productions, while Hugo remained behind the scenes.
Since their inception, the Neptunes have produced songs for several music industry artists, including Clipse, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kelis, N.O.R.E., Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Ludacris, T.I., Robin Thicke, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg, among others.[2] In 2009, Billboard ranked the Neptunes number one on their list of the top 10 producers of the decade.[3] In January 2020, the Neptunes were announced to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class,[2] and in May 2021, Hugo and Williams received Honorary Doctorates from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.[4]
- ^ Angel Diaz (September 12, 2024). "Pharrell Says He & Former Neptunes Partner Chad Hugo Are No Longer on Speaking Terms". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Mariah Carey, Neptunes Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame". The Hollywood Reporter. January 16, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Nigel D. (December 18, 2009). "Billboard's Top 10 Producers Of The Decade | RealTalkNY". Realtalkny.uproxx.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "Celine Dion, Donald Harrison, the Neptunes, Chita Rivera, and André Watts to Receive Honorary Doctorates at 2021 Commencement | Berklee".