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

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

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

An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk with a "faux-Motown" style. consisting of programmed drums

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