Chad Hugo

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Chad Hugo
Hugo performing with N.E.R.D. in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Charles Edward Hugo
Also known as	Chase Chad Neo-Thrift-Musica Shimmy Hoffa Yardnoise Chad The Creator
Born	(1974-02-24) February 24, 1974 (age 50) Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Record producer songwriter
Discography	Solo production co-production
Years active	1992–present[1]
Labels	I Am Other Star Trak Interscope Fool's Gold Columbia
Formerly of	The Neptunes N.E.R.D.

Charles Edward Hugo (born February 24, 1974) is an American record producer. Alongside close colleague Pharrell Williams, he formed the hip hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes in 1992,^[1] with whom he has produced numerous hit records for various artists. He is also a member of the band N.E.R.D., alongside Williams and Shay Haley, and co-founded the record label Star Trak Entertainment with Williams in 2001. In contrast to Williams, Hugo does not perform vocals on records.^[2]