Ever wonder how Pharrell makes such great hits?

Well it seems one journalist has figured out the formula.  According to MrDiscoPop its as simple as a four-count.

To prove his theory he strung together intros to some of the producer’s best work  including hits such as  “Happy,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Frontin',” and “Milkshake.”

Listen to the intro mash-up blow:

1. SWV - Right Here

2. Jay-Z - Frontin'

3. Kelis - Milkshake

4. Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like Its Hot

5. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines

6. Shakira - Why Wait

7. Frank Ocean - Sweet Life

8. Pharrell Williams - Brand New

9.  Paloma Faith - Can't Rely On You

10. Pharrell Williams - Happy

11. Pharrell Williams – Hunter

12. Jay-Z - I Wish

13. Pharrell Williams - Gust Of Wind

[via Noisey]

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