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
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)
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
An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk with a "faux-Motown" style. An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk
Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's "happy montage" before "Happy" was finally accepted on the tenth attempt.
Pharrell Williams' "Happy" is a global phenomenon that served as both a film soundtrack and a lead single for his solo career. 🎼 The Origins Created for the 2013 film Despicable Me 2 .
Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is considered exceptionally fast for a pop hit, designed to increase "physiological energy".