Chad Hugo

Charles Edward Hugo (born February 24, 1974) is an American record producer and multi-instrumentalist. With close friend Pharrell Williams, he formed the production duo the Neptunes in the early 1990s, with whom he has produced songs for many recording artists. He is also a member of the band N.E.R.D., alongside Williams and Shay Haley.

For other people named Charles Hugo, see Charles Hugo (disambiguation).

Chad Hugo
Hugo performing with N.E.R.D. in July 2009
Background information
Birth nameCharles Edward Hugo
Also known as
  • Chase Chad
  • Neo-Thrift-Musica
  • Shimmy Hoffa
Born (1974-02-24) February 24, 1974
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Piano
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • saxophone
  • bass guitar
Years active1994–present[1]
Labels
Member of

Career

Hugo and Pharrell Williams were announced to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class.[2]

Discography
Main article: Chad Hugo production discography
With N.E.R.D.
With the Neptunes

Personal life

Hugo has three children, born in 1998, 2000, and 2014.[3][4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Pharrell Williams". Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  2. "Mariah Carey, Neptunes Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame". The Hollywood Reporter. January 16, 2020.
  3. "Priscilla Lynch Hugo (@priscillalynch) • Instagram photos and videos". instagram.com.
  4. "Here's What Chad Hugo's Been Up to Lately". October 9, 2014.
  5. "Chad Hugo is a N.E.R.D. to be recognized – today > entertainment – Music". TODAY.com. June 17, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
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