Chad Hugo

For other people named Charles Hugo, see Charles Hugo (disambiguation).

Chad Hugo
Hugo performing with N.E.R.D. in 2009
Hugo performing with N.E.R.D. in 2009
Background information
Birth nameCharles 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.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Discography
Years active1992–present[1]
Labels
Formerly of

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]

  1. ^ a b "Pharrell Williams". Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "Like the song? These guys wrote it". The Age. May 15, 2004. Retrieved June 13, 2020.