Chad Hugo

Charles Hugo, better known as Chad Hugo (born February 24, 1974 in Portsmouth, Virginia), is one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes. His partner is Pharrell Williams, who has produced numerous number 1 hit tracks for megastars such as Mystikal, Jay-Z, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, and Nelly.

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February 24 - 1974 - Portsmouth - Virginia - The Neptunes - Pharrell Williams - Mystikal - Jay-Z - *NSYNC - Britney Spears - Nelly

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Hugo, a Filipino American who is the son of a retired Navy officer, was born in the South Hampton Roads city of Portsmouth, grew up in nearby Virginia Beach, and met Williams in the seventh grade during a summer program for gifted students. The two began working together, mixing beats and playing in various live bands. In 1992, while the two were attending different high schools in Virginia Beach, they sold their first song, ?Rump Shaker,? to Wreckx-n-Effect. They subsequently scored songwriting and production assignments with artists such as Snoop Dogg and No Doubt.

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Filipino American - Navy - South Hampton Roads - Virginia Beach - 1992 - Wreckx-n-Effect - Snoop Dogg - No Doubt

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In August 2002, The Neptunes were named Producers of the Year at both The Source Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. The album The Neptunes Present... Clones was then released, debuting at number one in August 2003.

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2002 - The Source Awards - Billboard Music Award - The Neptunes Present... Clones - 2003

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"Frontin'" (Pharrell's first single) was a big summer hit and kept Williams' momentum running up to the release of Hugo and Williams' second funk/rock-oriented N.E.R.D album, released in March 2004.

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N.E.R.D - 2004

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