Pharrell Williams - Happy (from Despicable Me 2) (g.i.r.l) AccessPharrell 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 wrote nine other songs for the film's "happy montage" before "Happy" was finally accepted on the tenth attempt. Pharrell Williams - Happy (From Despicable Me 2) (G.I.R.L) Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is considered exceptionally fast for a pop hit, designed to increase "physiological energy". Pharrell Williams' "Happy" is a global phenomenon that American Bodies in Pharrell Williams's “24 Hours of Happy” Clocking in at 160 BPM , it is Features Pharrell's signature falsetto, often compared to the style of Curtis Mayfield. 🎬 Iconic Visuals 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 |