Chad Hugo

Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo
	Hugo performing with N.E.R.D. in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Charles Edward Hugo
Also known as	Chase Chad; Neo-Thrift-Musica; Shimmy Hoffa; Yardnoise; Chad The Creator;
Born	February 24, 1974; Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Hip-hop
Occupations	Musician; record producer; songwriter;
Instruments	Piano; keyboards; guitar; saxophone; bass guitar;
Discography	Solo production; co-production;
Years active	1992–present
Labels	I Am Other; Star Trak; Interscope; Fool's Gold; Columbia;
Formerly of	The Neptunes; N.E.R.D.;

Charles Edward Hugo (born February 24, 1974) is an American musician and record producer. Alongside childhood friend Pharrell Williams, he formed the production duo the Neptunes in 1992, with whom he has produced numerous hit records for various artists. He was also a member of the band N.E.R.D., alongside Williams and Shay Haley, and co-founded the record label Star Trak Entertainment with Williams in 2001. In contrast to Williams, Hugo does not perform vocals on records.