Pharrell Williams Type Beats

As one half of The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams helped define a minimal, space-age sound: sparse drums, sharp synth stabs and a lot of groove. These beats are for artists who like that stripped-back, bouncy feel.

Most of them are hip hop, many are drum-led "no melody" beats, and a good number have an old-school feel. Most lean energetic or quirky, often with a bold edge, and many are also tagged Tyler, The Creator or Clipse.

They're mostly recent work. Start with "Parasite", the most-viewed beat in this set and one of my most-viewed overall.