The Neptunes is an American production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1990. Williams often provides additional vocals on records and appears in the duo's music videos while Hugo tends to stay behind the scenes. 　　The Neptunes are considered one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful producers in music history. Throughout their career, they have produced hit songs for a multitude of artists, including Clipse, Britney Spears, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Beyoncé, Nelly, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg. In 2009, Billboard ranked the Neptunes number one on their list of the top 10 producers of the decade. The Neptunes were announced to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class.