#TBT: Frontin' [Feat. Jay-Z] | Pharrell Willams

Not sure if you've noticed, but every single one of Pharrell's hits start with a four-count loop of the first beat before getting right into it. We're sorry - you're never not going to notice this now. Here are some of the songs that incorporate this tell-tale Pharrell signature:

01. SWV – “Right Here (Human Nature Remix)” 02. Pharrell – “Frontin’” 03. Kelis – “Milkshake” 04. Snoop Dogg – “Drop It Like It’s Hot” 05. Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” 06. Shakira – “Why Wait” 07. Frank Ocean – “Sweet Life” 08. Pharrell – “Brand New” 09. Paloma Faith – “Can’t Rely On You” 10. Pharrell – “Happy” 11. Pharrell – “Hunter” 12. Jay-Z – “I Know” 13. Pharrell – “Gust of Wind”

Don't believe us? Listen here for the compilation of his hit-making formula. Alas, it is Pharrell and he makes good music. Ex. "Frontin" WHAT. A. TUNE.