10 Musical Superstars You Never Knew Wrote Other Artists' Hit Songs

Pharrell Williams is a man of many, many talents. He's an entertainment powerhouse and has his hands in many musical cookie jars, including rapping, singing, producing, and songwriting.

The giant hat-wearing genius got his start as a member of a four-person group, The Neptunes, who you can thank for hits like Kelis' Milkshake, Nelly's Hot In Herre, and Daft Punk's Get Lucky. With songs penned for the likes of Jay-Z, Britney Spears, and the Backstreet Boys, it wasn't long before the group gained the attention and notoriety from their peers.

Since his breakout song as a solo artist, Frontin', dropped in 2003, Williams has raked in 13 Grammy Awards, been nominated for two Academy Awards, and is considered one of the best-selling artists of all time.

Not satisfied with chart-topping, Williams owns I Am Other, a creative collective of his endeavors, which includes clothing lines, a textile company, and more. He has even dipped into animation and has written songs for hit movies, including Despicable Me's Minion Mambo and My Life.