He didn't launch Gwen Stefani's solo career. She hada few big singles before "Holla Back Girl" including "Rich Girl". Can't really credit with Slim Thug either. I would say Timbo gets the credit for Justin given that "Cry Me A River" is what really gave JT credibility as a solo artist even though he struck first with The Neptunes produced "Like I Love You". That song came off as a MJ rip off and "Cry Me A River" was Justin coming into his own.
Them Neptunes songs were literally written for MJ. That’s why they sound like songs for him.

Also Happy is probably one of the most famous hooks in existence since that movie dropped.
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Yea so you're definitely right. MJ rejected the songs lmao. Holy shyt. Explains a lot.


pharrell is one of the best hook writers and songwriters in general 

