Having an ear for tone is
another important skill. The
best producers know how
voices and instruments should
work together to make the next
big hit.
PHARRELL WILLIAMS:
HIT PRODUCER
Pharrell Williams first attracted
fans as a member of the band
N.E.R.D. In 2014, his solo album
Girl
won a Grammy for Best Urban
Contemporary Album. But Williams
got his start as a music producer.
As part of the Neptunes, he
became one of the top producers
in the business. His early clients
included Justin Timberlake and
Jay Z. In 2015, a song Williams
produced won Best Rap Song of
the year.
16
Age of Ebony Oshunrinde
when she produced a
song for Jay Z.
• Music producers help
musicians record albums.
• Daily tasks include
scheduling time in a
recording studio and
keeping track of the
budget.
• Math is an important skill
for producers to have.
Producers often
work with sound
engineers.
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