Chad Hugo Of The Neptunes

Charles Hugo, also known as, Chase Chad was born on February 24, 1974 in the South Hampton roads of the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. He is a Filipino-American Grammy Award winning producer. He is one of the co-producer of "The Neptunes" duo and a member of the funk rock band N*E*R*D. He can play the saxophone, piano and guitar.

In the year 2002, The Neptunes were selected for Producer of the year at the Billboard Music award and The Source Awards. In the same year, "The Neptune Presents… Clones" was produced that debut at the number one position in August 2003.

Hugo was described as the "Mr. Spock" by the Source Magazine. This analogy does not however suit the character of Hugo, as he was not as much "stiff". His role in the Neptune band is more of a 'one man band' and a 'sequencer'.

However, the roles of Pharreell and Hugo interchange and are quite flexible. Hugo has also shown his individuality away from band mate Pharrell. Hugo also individually produced Kenna's album in 2003 named "New Sacred Cow". He also attended the music scholarship of the Old Dominion University.

Currently Hugo is separately producing music for the famous singer Alicia Keys under the Neptune productions. There are other singers, for whom Hugo is producing music, including Ashlee Simpson and Bishop Lamont of "the Aftermath" fame, Merriweather, Marsha Ambrosius. Hugo, also recorded The Neptunes debut album "In Search Of….." for release in the year 2001 along with Pherrell Williams.