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Universal Pictures' 3-D animated comedy Despicable Me follows the misadventures of a super-villain named Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) as he tries to raise three adopted girls in the midst of pulling off his greatest scheme, stealing the moon. Produced by award-winning pop/R&B/hip-hop guru Pharrell Williams, the film's soundtrack features a winning mix of old-school funk, contemporary hip-hop, and vintage disco (the Bee Gees' "You Should Be Dancing" and the Sylvers' "Boogie Fever") . Pharrell sings lead on four of the songs, including the comically sinister title cut (which suffers from an unnecessary application of abysmal, bandwagon Auto-Tune) , "Fun, Fun, Fun, " "Prettiest Girls, " and "Rocket's Theme. " He co-wrote and produced the remaining tracks, including Clique Girlz Destinee & Paris' "I'm on a Roll" and "My Life" with Robin Thicke.
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Redefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Pharrell has earned ten Grammy Awards for his work. His multimedia creative collective i am Other includes music, fashion, film, television, and art endeavors. The collective was built on the philosophy that individuality is the new wealth, and this sentiment flows through each project. Happy! is his first children's book.
