When William was sixteen years old, he started rapping in late 1991 under the name "Will-1X" after being discovered by Compton rapper and former N.W.A. leader Eazy-E and signed a deal to Eazy's Ruthless Records. will.i.am's first rap song was "Merry Muthafuckin' Xmas" from Eazy-E's 1992 EP 5150: Home 4 tha Sick. Shortly after Eazy-E's death in 1995, Will left Ruthless to start a group that would later be called the Black Eyed Peas with fellow rappers Taboo and apl.de.ap.
After the addition of singer-songwriter Fergie, the group shot into mainstream pop consciousness with a set of hit singles in the mid-00s, popularity that continues to this day. The Black Eyed Peas' producer is Sergio Mendes, an internationally successful Brazilian musician and jazz aficionado. In September 2007, will.i.am took a major step into a solo career identity by joining with his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), on a pilot scheme to reward certain file-sharing with cash incentives, including will.i.am tracks from his then upcoming release Songs About Girls.
In total, he has released four solo albums: Lost Change (2001), Must B 21 (2003), Songs About Girls (2007), and #willpower (2013). Although often facing mixed critical reviews, he's experienced significant commercial success, including a set of popular singles. His solo performances, featuring collaborations with a wide group of artists including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Phife Dawg, Snoop Dogg, and Nicole Scherzinger, are perhaps best summed up in the international top 20 mega-hit "Scream & Shout".
Will.i.am was also recently cast as John Wraith in the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a prequel to the X-Men movie series. And if one enjoyed Madagascar 2's chunky hippo, Moto Moto, then one should know that the deep voice belonged will.i.am., who came in after he was ''pimped'' out to the directors by his friend and sometimes collaborator Justin Timberlake.
Before joining the Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2001, he began designing his own signature clothing line, i.am, which made its official debut in 2005 at the Magic apparel trade show in Las Vegas. In 2007, Will.i.am teamed up with Blue Holdings to design a premium denim collection, i.am Antik, that had its debut on the Project Show in Las Vegas. He has also designed clothing for the Black Eyed Peas.
In January 2008, will.i.am helped write a song, "Yes We Can", in support of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign of Barack Obama, which in turn became a music video directed by Jesse Dylan. The lyrics of the song are composed almost entirely of excerpts from Obama's speech on January 8, 2008, following the New Hampshire presidential primary election. The video features appearances from numerous celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Tatyana Ali, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriguez, Kelly Hu, Hill Harper, Amber Valletta, Eric Balfour, Aisha Tyler, Nicole Scherzinger, Nick Cannon, Bryan Greenberg, Common and first appeared on the website for Dipdive, and within a week of its appearance racked up three million views, and over four million views on Youtube.
On February 29, 2008, a second video titled "We Are The Ones" was released on Dipdive and YouTube. It included cameo appearances from Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe, Kerry Washington, John Leguizamo, Regina King, Tyrese Gibson, Eric Mabius, Tichina Arnold, Adrienne Palicki, comedian George Lopez, and singers Macy Gray, Zoe Kravitz and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo. The video features everyone chanting "O-BA-MA" as a portrayal as their hopes and wishes for Obama and his presidential campaign.
In 2013, will.i.am released his album "#thatpower".
Best Friends
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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Tear it apart, you my friend
Ain't nothing in the universe
That can come in between us
If you're in a rut
I will pick you up and bring you back
To who you are
I'm here for ya
Where ever I need to be
I'm there for ya
Unconditional even if it ain't cool
I'm there when you need me
You need a shoulder to cry on?
It's here for ya
Need a friend to rely on
I'm there for ya
Unconditional
I know you know you're my buddy
And you my bestest friend
Nobody better say nothing bad about
My friend
Ain't no kinda gossip you can spread around
That will change my opinion
They can make it up they can talk that trash
You know who I am and I know who you are
Anything that you need
I'm here for ya
Where ever I need to be
I'm there for ya
Unconditional even if it ain't cool
I'm there when you need me
If you need a laugh I'm there for you
If you need a place to crash
Come on
Unconditional
I know you know you're my buddy
And you my bestest friend
Yeah you my bestest friend
I know you know you're my bestest friend
The song "Best Friends" by will.i.am is a tribute to the power of true friendship. The lyrics express the idea that no matter what happens in life or how far apart two friends may be, their bond is unbreakable. The lines "ain't nothing in the world that can tear it apart, you my friend" and "ain't nothing in the universe that can come in between us" underscore the deep sense of loyalty and trust that is at the heart of this relationship. The song also touches on the importance of being there for one another in times of need, no matter what. The verses "if you're in a rut, I will pick you up and bring you back to who you are" and "anything that you need, I'm here for ya, where ever I need to be, I'm there for ya" are examples of this willingness to help and support each other through life's ups and downs.
The lyrics of "Best Friends" also address the issue of gossip and negativity. The lines "nobody better say nothing bad about my friend, ain't no kinda gossip you can spread around that will change my opinion" highlight the theme of loyalty in the face of external criticism or attempts to undermine the friendship. The song encourages listeners to cherish and nurture their friendships and to value the deep emotional connection that comes with having a best friend.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't nothing in the world that can
There is nothing in the world that can be an obstacle in our friendship.
Tear it apart, you my friend
Our friendship is unbreakable.
Ain't nothing in the universe
There is nothing in the entire universe that can affect our friendship.
That can come in between us
Our friendship is so strong that nothing can come in between us.
If you're in a rut
If you are feeling down or stuck in a situation,
I will pick you up and bring you back
I will support you and bring you out of the difficult situation.
To who you are
So that you can be yourself again.
Anything that you need
I am always available to fulfill your needs.
I'm here for ya
I am always there for you.
Where ever I need to be
I will come to the place where you need me.
I'm there for ya
I will always be there for you.
Unconditional even if it ain't cool
My love and care for you is unconditional, even if it's not trendy.
You need a shoulder to cry on?
If you need someone to share your emotions and difficulties with,
It's here for ya
I am here to give you a shoulder to cry on.
Need a friend to rely on
If you need someone to rely on,
I'm there for ya
I am here for you.
I know you know you're my buddy
You already know that you are my companion.
And you my bestest friend
And you are my dearest friend.
Nobody better say nothing bad about
No one should say anything negative about
My friend
You, my friend.
Ain't no kinda gossip you can spread around
There is no gossip that can change my opinion of you.
That will change my opinion
That will affect my view of you.
They can make it up they can talk that trash
They can make up false stories and talk nonsense about us.
You know who I am and I know who you are
We know who we are, and no one can change that.
If you need a laugh I'm there for you
If you need someone to make you happy,
If you need a place to crash
If you need somewhere to stay for the night,
Come on
I am open to you staying at my place.
Yeah you my bestest friend
Yes, you are my closest and most cherished friend.
I know you know you're my bestest friend
I know that you know how much you mean to me as my closest friend.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.