Pharrell Williams - Happy (from Despicable Me 2) (g.i.r.l) May 2026

Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's "happy montage" before "Happy" was finally accepted on the tenth attempt.

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. Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's

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 . Pharrell Williams' "Happy" is a global phenomenon that

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

Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is considered exceptionally fast for a pop hit, designed to increase "physiological energy".