"Hugs" is a song by American

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featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams from the former's third studio album '' The Wack Album''. The single premiered in North America on ''

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'' on May 17, 2014.

Background

"Hugs" debuted in North America as a ''Saturday Night Live'' Digital Short on the May 17, 2014

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of the sketch comedy television series ''

'', which saw Samberg as a host.

References

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