As we previously reported, Pharrell Williams is credited as a music producer and co-creator of the official music score for the upcoming animated Summer film Despicable Me. Universal Pictures wanted a sound that was a mix of contemporary, old school funk and hip for the music score. The studio was so impressed with Pharrell’s initial work that he recorded three more songs in addition to the title track that made it on to the actual official soundtrack.

The soundtrack, which will be released on July 6th, will feature four original Pharrell created tracks in which he wrote, produced and sang. “Despicable Me,” “Fun, Fun, Fun, ” “Prettiest Girls,” and “Rocket’s Theme” were all created by Pharrell while he co-produced the song “My Life” featuring Robin Thicke. This is the first time that a hip-hop producer has actually overseen the score to an animated film of this budget. From the looks of things Despicable Me could post some big numbers which would put Pharrell in the drivers seat for more feature film music producing opportunities.