BEST GUIDE TO HIP HOP EVENTS, SHOWS & CONCERTS x SOCIAL NETWORK
Pharrell Explains How "Happy" Happened, Meeting Oprah & Working With Teddy Riley, & Tribe
Pharrell stopped by Sway in the Morning today and brought his good vibes with him. He opened up about the Happy record and how it happened.
"I wrote that song because it was a positive part in the [Despicable] movie." Skateboard P tells Sway.
He elaborates in saying it took 9 times to get the song right -- then it hit radio and exploded in a positive way.
"Why me, and why now. I knew that [the success of Happy] was none of my doing." Praising God while in-studio.
He goes on to speak on meeting Oprah for his one-on-one interview with her, saying that she is has an "incredible force."
Pharrell also mentions being diverse in his music. From working with Brittany Spears -- being introduced to her from her then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake -- to Teddy Riley and SWV.
"I'm inspired by what doesn't exist. If it does exist, it needs to be flipped or in another color. You go in [studio] for unique and undeniable."
Subscribe to our page: http://bit.ly/SVsBQC
TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/RealSway
http://twitter.com/TheHappyHourwHB
http://twitter.com/DJWonder
http://twitter.com/ItsTracyG
Views: 93
Comment
Best guide to hip hop, soul, reggae concerts & events in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & New York City + music, videos, radio and more
Subscribe to E-Blast
WIN TICKETS
Juvenile
Friday, June 5 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
DaBoyDame w/ Keyshia Cole, Plies +more
Friday, June 19 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Buju Banton & Stephen Marley
Saturday, June 20 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Khalid
Friday, June 26 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Thee Sacred Souls
Saturday, Aug 15 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Jungle
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Connect
Featured Content
Featured Videos
Photos
Latest Activity
GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN FEAT. PHUNKY NOMADS at Yoshi's, Oakland
May 9, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
MAY 9, 2026GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN FEAT. PHUNKY NOMADSYoshi's 510 Embarcadero West,Oakland, CA 946071ST SHOW: DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM 2ND SHOW: DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM>> BUY TICKETSSee More
Buju Banton & Stephen Marley (WIN TICKETS)
June 20, 2026 from 6pm to 11pmDaBoyDame & Friends with Keyshia Cole, Plies, and special guests
June 19, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm
Buju Banton & Stephen Marley (WIN TICKETS)
June 20, 2026 from 6pm to 11pmDaBoyDame & Friends with Keyshia Cole, Plies, and special guests
June 19, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm
Elevation (1st Fridays) with Renoir & special guests Heather Besos & DJ Black at Golden Ratio, Oakland
June 5, 2026 at 9pm to October 3, 2026 at 1:45pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:DJ BlackHeather Besos Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by renowned DJ and…See More
New Music Alert Christian Keyes "Your Love Feels Like Home"
IG: @ChristianKeyesFB & YT: @ActorChristianKeyesSee More
Michael J launches Purpose Driven Radio
Michael J award winning brand strategist and CEO of Billboard Center is on a mission. After the recent loss of his Father, Michael J was inspired to create a platform via radio for Gospel Rap and Inspirational Artist. The purpose of the show is to give listeners a 30 minute window where they get hear a positive message thru hip-hop music but also receive words of encouragement from Michael J. The goal of the show is about keeping people inspired even in life struggles and difficulties. During…See More
© 2026 Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist.
Powered by
You need to be a member of True Skool Network to add comments!
Join True Skool Network