Pharrell Signs with Columbia Records, Prepares Album for 2014

Pharrell is concluding the year with a new record deal with Columbia Records. Having been previously signed to Interscope Records, where he released his 2006 solo debut In My Mind, Skateboard P is now prepping his “rap-free” offering featuring his hit single “Happy” for a release in 2014. Columbia Records Chairman/CEO Rob Stringer says:

“When we excitedly partnered with Pharrell in January of this year, we felt it was his time again. Since then, ‘Blurred Lines’ and ‘Get Lucky’ have defined pop music in 2013, and now we are preparing to launch Pharrell as a global solo superstar in 2014. ‘Happy’ is just the beginning.”

With contributing to two of this year′s best-selling singles — Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” — and seven Grammy nominations, 2013 has been an outstanding year for Pharrell. Naturally, hopes are high for 2014.