Willie learned at a young age that his calling in life is in music. He displayed his passion and proved his dedication through participation in talent shows and the church choir. Those experiences were only enhanced by the times that Willie spent with his father in local juke joints.
At the age of twelve, Willie established The Baby Gangstaz. This group landed him a deal with a local record company, French Jamz. Through this opportunity, the group was able to gain local fame and release their first album in 1993 entitled “E-Z Goin’ Gangsta”.
In 1997 Willie became the Missouri State Champion in the 100 meter dash which earned him a full track scholarship to the University of Mississippi. At his alma mater, he earned a degree in psychology, pledged the historically black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, and established himself as a renowned student athlete.
Being a college track star with Olympic dreams as well as a reputation as an artist, Willie made a life altering decision when deciding to pursue his music career full-time. In 2002, Willie was signed by Universal Records for his single, “Roll Wit Me,” which led to the creation of his debut album, “Enter the Life of Suella”, a collaboration of Hip Hop and R&B. The single outsold Whitney Houston’s national anthem single for 6 weeks straight in 2002 earning rave reviews from Billboard
That album yielded several other successes such as the single “Na Na” which was featured on the soundtracks of the hit movies Guru and Bad Company, starring Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins. It also garnered the attention of Rap Snacks Potato Chips which featured Willie as a celebrity figure. Willie also co-headlined for several mainstream performers including Sean “P Diddy” Combs, New Edition, Mario, R. Kelly, Raheem Devaughn, Tank, Life Jennings, Dream, Mike Jones and Keisha Cole.
In 2003 and 2004, “Pretty Radio” on KATZ 100.3- The Beat became the 1 radio show on weekends largely because of its host, Willie, who became well known throughout the Midwest as a radio personality. This radio show provided a bevy of opportunities for him to increase his business savvy as well as progress his music career. He was also afforded the opportunity to get listeners’ feedback on his new music.
From this process of testing, Willie emerged with two bona fide hits, "Wooo", a hip hop hit, and "Lay Your Body Down". Lay Your Body Down later became an unofficial love anthem for all generations. This success propelled Willie's career onto new levels. It enabled him to launch his own company "WILFLO Records" (2004), which is a tribute to his parents Willie Sr. and Flora. Without their unconditional love and support, the magnitude of his success would be non-existent.
With a new label and a renewed sense of confidence, Willie released an independent album “Pretty Willie vs. P-Dub” which was reflective of his dexterity in both rap and R&B. The album included the songs “Four Walls” and “Lay Your Body Down,” which featured in the movie, “Johnson Family Vacation”, starring Cedric the Entertainer and Vanessa Williams. The album further solidified his position as a hit maker. In reference to what the creation of the album meant to him, Willie states, “I did this album independently so I could be myself and build my own fan base and my own brand.”
That he did. With a successful independent release under his belt in 2005, Willie’s music as well as the success of his album reached the ears of Warner Bros. Willie spent a year with the Warner brand and as time ran out for them to release a single, he was able to cut ties freely.
Since then Willie “Pretty Willie” Moore Jr. has become a favorite for all age groups on the world wide web. Willie has extended his brand by having one of the most viewed MySpace pages of any unsigned artist (myspace.com/pdub; 7.5million page views, 11.4 million song plays). With his new style of music “KINGDOM MUZIK” well underway, Willie has been able to cross genres with his new single “Good Thang” and “Angel” which are currently getting airplay across the country on Hip hop, Urban AC, and Gospel stations. “Love is a universal language that everyone can relate to.” says Willie
In 2008 Willie landed a national ad as a face model for the Gillette Fusion razor. He was seen around the world in a plethora of magazines as the “face of Gillette.” The advertisement included a brief bio which further facilitated Willie’s efforts to build his brand and solidify himself as businessman as well as an artist.
After enrollment in Brian Reese School of Acting in Los Angeles California in 2007, in 2008 Willie landed a supporting role in the national stage play “Those Jeans” staring Antwan Tanner (Coach Carter, One Tree Hill), Latavia Roberson (Destiny’s Child) and Michael Mario (Law and Order). Willie also stars in the reality show “Peep” in which follows the lives of independent artist who, like Willie, strive to build their own business models and brands.
“I never focus on the obstacles, but on the opportunities that are presented. Everything is a learning experience and I am grateful to have the eyes to see life as such. The past is history, the futures a mystery, the present is a gift, that's why they call it the present. I cherish my present!”
Can I
Pretty Willie Lyrics
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Aye whats up ma
[Female]
Whats up baby
[Pretty Willie]
How was your day at work?
[Female]
It was so terrible
Fa real, what happened at work ma?
[Female]
My supervisor's a bitch
[Pretty Willie]
(laughs)Aye ma you know what Ima do
[Female]
What?
[Pretty Willie]
I wanna do something new tonight, you wanna do something new?
[Female]
Like what?
[Pretty Willie]
Look
[Verse 1]
We both know that we, been going through things and misery loves company you'll see
Had a long day at work ma, probly ?, get cho feet up
Don't worry bout' nothing, I'm thinkin bout' searching all the places you need to know
[Chorus]
I'll make you say ooh
I'll make you say aah
Tonight I wanna show you, how I wanna show you, tonight
I'll make you say ooh
I'll make you say aah
Relax ya mind and don't worry bout' tonight
[Verse 2]
Kick off ya shoes and relax ya feet, forget the outside world when ya chillin' with me
Let me get in (get in), let me get in, get in
A massage, Jacausezi bubbly, and later on you'll see
I'm the only one you need no, no
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Now we've been touchin, lustin, ? last all night long
You wondering, me to boo, just keep ya body goin strong
It was a dinner date, it got a little late
And I appreciate the dinner that you gave
You might as well stay here with me
[Chorus]
The song Can I by Pretty Willie features a conversation between the artist and a female about their day at work. The female expresses her frustration with her supervisor, and Pretty Willie suggests that they try something new for the night. The song then switches to the artist reassuring the female that she should relax and put her feet up because he's got it all under control. He promises to take care of her and show her a good time, with a massage, Jacuzzi, and bubbles. He also mentions that they have been "touchin, lustin" all night long, and that she should stay with him.
The lyrics of the song depict the artist trying to comfort the female and show her a good time. His words are meant to take her focus off work-related stress and help her relax. He wants her to have a good time, and he reassures her that he's in control and knows what is best for her. The lyrics have a smooth flow and rhythm that make the song easy to listen to and enjoy.
Overall, Can I by Pretty Willie is a romantic and comforting song that encourages the listener to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment. The lyrics are well-composed and perfectly capture the mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye whats up ma
Pretty Willie greets the female.
Whats up baby
The female responds to the greeting.
How was your day at work?
Pretty Willie inquires about the female's day at work.
It was so terrible
The female expresses how bad her day was.
Fa real, what happened at work ma?
Pretty Willie asks for more details about the female's bad day.
My supervisor's a bitch
The female reveals that her supervisor is difficult to work with.
(laughs)Aye ma you know what Ima do
Pretty Willie laughs and suggests doing something new.
What?
The female asks for more information about what they can do.
I wanna do something new tonight, you wanna do something new?
Pretty Willie proposes doing something different and asks if the female is up for it.
We both know that we, been going through things and misery loves company you'll see
Pretty Willie acknowledges that they have been going through tough times and suggests that doing something new may help them feel better.
Had a long day at work ma, probly ?, get cho feet up
Pretty Willie suggests the female relax her feet after a long day at work.
Don't worry bout' nothing, I'm thinkin bout' searching all the places you need to know
Pretty Willie reassures the female that she doesn't need to worry about anything and that he will take care of their plans for the night.
I'll make you say ooh
Pretty Willie promises to make the female feel pleasure.
I'll make you say aah
Pretty Willie promises to make the female feel satisfied.
Tonight I wanna show you, how I wanna show you, tonight
Pretty Willie expresses his desire to show the female a good time tonight.
Relax ya mind and don't worry bout' tonight
Pretty Willie encourages the female to relax and not worry about their plans for the night.
Kick off ya shoes and relax ya feet, forget the outside world when ya chillin' with me
Pretty Willie encourages the female to unwind and forget about the stresses of the outside world while they spend time together.
Let me get in (get in), let me get in, get in
Pretty Willie emphasizes his desire to get close physically to the female.
A massage, Jacausezi bubbly, and later on you'll see
Pretty Willie mentions some activities they can partake in, including a massage and a soak in a Jacuzzi.
I'm the only one you need no, no
Pretty Willie assures the female that he is the only one she needs to have a good time tonight.
Now we've been touchin, lustin, ? last all night long
Pretty Willie hints that things are getting physical and they could to continue through the night.
You wondering, me to boo, just keep ya body goin strong
Pretty Willie tells the female to keep going to maintain her energy levels during their activities.
It was a dinner date, it got a little late
Pretty Willie recalls that they went on a dinner date that ran late.
And I appreciate the dinner that you gave
Pretty Willie shows gratitude towards the female for the dinner date they went on.
You might as well stay here with me
Pretty Willie suggests that the female spend the night with him.
I'll make you say ooh
Pretty Willie reiterates his promise to make the female feel pleasure.
I'll make you say aah
Pretty Willie reiterates his promise to make the female feel satisfied.
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.