"Happy" broke numerous records and became a global phenomenon:

Initially released on July 2, 2013, with the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance . Global Dominance and Records

Pharrell Williams ’ the infectious anthem from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack, remains one of the most culturally significant pop songs of the 21st century. Originally released in 2013 , the track saw a resurgence in search interest during 2021 as audiences continued to seek out its uplifting message. The History of "Happy"

The song was far from an overnight success. Pharrell revealed that "Happy" was actually his at writing a song for the film. The creative challenge was to capture the grumpy character Gru finally falling in love.

Re-released as a standalone single on November 21, 2013.