Happy (Pharrell Williams song) Happy (Pharrell Williams song) "Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer Pharrell Williams, from the "Despicable Me 2" soundtrack album. It also served as the lead single from Williams' second studio album, "Girl" (2014). It was first released on November 21, 2013, alongside a long-form music video. The song was reissued on December 16, 2013, by Back Lot Music under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music. "Happy" is a midtempo soul and neo soul song on which Williams's falsetto voice has been compared to Curtis Mayfield by critics. The song has been
Despicable Me both to our innocence and our glee over cartoon anarchy." Jason Anderson of the "Toronto Star" gave the film three out of four stars, saying, ""Despicable Me" may not match the stratospherically high standards set by "Up" and "WALL-E" but that hardly matters when it’s this much fun." Ty Burr of "The Boston Globe" gave the film three out of four stars, saying, ""Despicable Me" has enough visual novelty and high spirits to keep the kiddies diverted and just enough wit to placate the parents." Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars, saying, "The film is funny,