Pharrell Williams plays an instrument.
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams ( [ fəˈɹ̠ɛːl ] born April 5 , 1973 ) is an American singer-songwriter , rapper , record producer , and film producer . He is the lead vocalist and drummer of the rock-funk-hip hop band N * E * R * D , that he formed with Hugo and childhood friend , Shay Haley .