An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk with a "faux-Motown" style.
Features Pharrell's signature falsetto, often compared to the style of Curtis Mayfield. 🎬 Iconic Visuals Pharrell Williams - Happy (From Despicable Me 2) (G.I.R.L)
Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's "happy montage" before "Happy" was finally accepted on the tenth attempt. An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk
Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is considered exceptionally fast for a pop hit, designed to increase "physiological energy". Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is
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 also became the lead single for Pharrell's second solo album, G I R L (2014) . 🎹 Musical Breakdown
American Bodies in Pharrell Williams's “24 Hours of Happy”