Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is considered exceptionally fast for a pop hit, designed to increase "physiological energy".
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 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
American Bodies in Pharrell Williams's “24 Hours of Happy” Clocking in at 160 BPM
An uptempo fusion of soul, neo-soul, and funk with a "faux-Motown" style.
Pharrell wrote nine other songs for the film's "happy montage" before "Happy" was finally accepted on the tenth attempt.