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".
Gettin
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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I've been waitin' for time to play
Call up my people
Let's paint the town
Bring that fire
Let's burn it down.
I've been serious all the time
And tonight, I lose my mind
I've been working all week, but right now I'm gettin' dumb
Yeah we're gettin' dumb (Get-gettin' dumb)
Yeah we go out, get dumb
We drink, get dumb
Turnt up, get dumb
We all gettin' dumb
We all gettin' dumb
We all gettin' dumb
We all gettin' dumb
Watch out for the dumb, dumb watch out!
Aye, uh-huh, aye (we're gettin' dumb)
Aye, get-gettin' dumb, aye
Watch out for the dumb, dumb watch out!
Watch out baby it's the next s*** (next s***)
Jumbo size it's a big s*** (big s***)
Get your hair done, get a wig b**** extensions get pretty pretty
Get it get it girl get your nails done
Supermodel honey is the outcome (outcome)
Got these boys going (dumb dumb)
They ain't gettin' none of my kitty kitty (kitty kitty)
On my s*** 'cause I look nice
Got my chicks and we look nice
Gotta go out have a good night
Got so much soul like my home city
Got so much soul like my home city (city city)
Play that beat for my home city
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
'Cause I know, I know
That you've been waitin' for the weekend, weekend.
So we can party like an animal, animal
So c'mon c'mon baby, here we go,
Here we go and check it out because I
I've be workin' everyday (been workin')
I've be waitin' for time to play (for time to play)
Call up my people,
Let's paint the town (let's paint the town)
Bring that fire, let's burn it down. (let's burn it down)
I've been serious all the time
And tonight, I lose my mind
I wanna go out and have some fun. (let's have some fun)
I've been working all week, but right now I'm gettin' dumb
Yeah we're gettin' dumb (Get-gettin' dumb)
Yeah we go out, get dumb
We drink, get dumb
Turnt up, get dumb
We all gettin' dumb
We all gettin' dumb
We all gettin' dumb
We all gettin' dumb
Watch out for the dumb, dumb watch out!
Aye, uh-huh, aye (we're gettin' dumb)
Aye, get-gettin' dumb, aye
Watch out for the dumb, dumb watch out!
Turn it up
Burn it up
All my drinks just sip it up
I see nothin in your cup
Come on baby fill it up
Let's fill it up, let's get it up
Got that purple, hit it up
Where's my table? Set it up
I grab my crew we rollin' up
You know the name no shame in mine
I got that mm hmm all the time
I can do it any time
Me and my crew on the grind
Yo You know what time it is
We keep it rockin marvelous
We stay on top like finalist
Burn up the floor like arsonist
'Cause I know, I know
That you've been waitin' for the weekend, weekend.
So we can party like an animal, animal
So c'mon c'mon baby, here we go,
Here we go and check it out because
I know, I know
That you've been waitin' for the weekend, weekend.
So we can party like an animal, animal
So c'mon c'mon baby, here we go,
Here we go and check it out because
I've be workin' everyday (been workin')
I've be waitin' for time to play (for time to play)
Call up my people,
Let's paint the town (let's paint the town)
Bring that fire, let's burn it down. (let's burn it down)
I've been serious all the time
And tonight, I lose my mind
I wanna go out and have some fun. (let's have some fun)
I've been working all week, but right now I'm gettin' dumb
The song "Gettin' Dumb" by will.i.am feat. apl.de.ap & 2NE1 is all about letting loose and having fun after working hard all week. The lyrics talk about wanting to go out and paint the town red with the help of friends. It's an invitation to party and get wild. The chorus repeats the phrase "Yeah, we're gettin' dumb" multiple times, which is a slang term for losing inhibitions and letting go.
The verses are rapped and sung by different artists, each adding their unique style to the song. 2NE1's CL's verse is all about being confident and looking good while having fun, while Will.i.am's verse talks about getting high and enjoying the beat. The song's chorus calls out to everyone to join in the fun and let go of the week's worries.
Overall, "Gettin' Dumb" is an upbeat party track that encourages listeners to get wild and enjoy themselves without any reservations. It's the perfect song to dance to and let loose after a long week.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been workin everyday
I have been working every day.
I've been waitin' for time to play
I have been waiting for some free time to have fun.
Call up my people
Contact my friends.
Let's paint the town
Let us go out and celebrate.
Bring that fire
Bring the energy and excitement.
Let's burn it down.
Let us party hard and cause a commotion.
I've been serious all the time
I have been focused and responsible for a while now.
And tonight, I lose my mind
Tonight, I let loose and have a good time.
I wanna go out and have some fun.
I want to go out and enjoy myself.
I've been working all week, but right now I'm gettin' dumb
I have been working hard all week, but now I am letting loose and having a wild time.
Yeah we're gettin' dumb (Get-gettin' dumb)
We are becoming crazy and wild (getting dumbed down).
Yeah we go out, get dumb
We go out and have a wild time.
We drink, get dumb
We drink and let loose.
Turnt up, get dumb
We get more hyped up and crazy.
We all gettin' dumb
We are all letting loose and having a wild time.
Watch out for the dumb, dumb watch out!
Be careful not to get too wild and out of control.
Aye, uh-huh, aye (we’re gettin’ dumb)
Yeah, that's right, we are getting wild.
Aye, get-gettin’ dumb, aye
Yeah, we are getting crazy and wild.
Watch out for the dumb, dumb watch out!
Be careful not to get too wild and out of control.
Watch out baby it's the next s*** (next s***)
Be careful, something big is coming.
Jumbo size it's a big s*** (big s***)
Something really important is happening (big s***).
Get your hair done, get a wig b**** extensions get pretty pretty
Get your hair done and make yourself look pretty.
Get it get it girl get your nails done
Pamper yourself and get your nails done.
Supermodel honey is the outcome (outcome)
Looking like a supermodel is the end result.
Got these boys going (dumb dumb)
These boys are going crazy for me.
They ain't gettin' none of my kitty kitty (kitty kitty)
I am not interested in having a physical relationship with these boys.
On my s*** 'cause I look nice
I am confident and proud of how I look.
Got my chicks and we look nice
My female friends and I look great together.
Gotta go out have a good night
We must go out and have a great evening.
Got so much soul like my home city
I have a lot of character and pride in my hometown.
Got so much soul like my home city (city city)
My hometown is full of soul and I can feel it.
Play that beat for my home city
Let us celebrate and show our hometown pride.
'Cause I know, I know
Because I am aware,
That you’ve been waitin’ for the weekend, weekend.
You have been looking forward to the weekend.
So we can party like an animal, animal
So that we can party wildly and freely.
So c’mon c’mon baby, here we go,
Come on, let's go do this.
Here we go and check it out because I
Let's go and see what happens because I am feeling adventurous.
Turn it up
Increase the intensity and energy.
Burn it up
Let us party and go wild.
All my drinks just sip it up
Savor and enjoy all my drinks.
I see nothin in your cup
You are not drinking anything.
Come on baby fill it up
Come on, fill your cup and let's party.
Let’s fill it up, let’s get it up
Let us keep the party going and enjoy ourselves.
Got that purple, hit it up
Let us use that purple substance (possibly referring to a drug) and party harder.
Where’s my table? Set it up
Where is our reserved table? Let us prepare it.
I grab my crew we rollin' up
I gather my friends and we are heading over.
You know the name no shame in mine
I am proud of my reputation and have no shame in it.
I got that mm hmm all the time
I am confident and affirmative at all times.
I can do it any time
I am capable of having a good time at any moment.
Me and my crew on the grind
My friends and I are working hard and enjoying ourselves.
Yo You know what time it is
You know what time of life it is; it is time to party.
We keep it rockin marvelous
We are keeping the party exciting and amazing.
We stay on top like finalist
We are keeping our energy and enthusiasm high and staying relevant.
Burn up the floor like arsonist
We are dancing and moving intensely.
I know, I know
I am aware.
That you’ve been waitin’ for the weekend, weekend.
You have been looking forward to the weekend.
So we can party like an animal, animal
So that we can party wildly and freely.
So c’mon c’mon baby, here we go,
Come on, let's go do this.
Here we go and check it out because
Let us go and see what happens because I am feeling adventurous.
I’ve be workin' everyday (been workin’)
I have been working every day.
I’ve be waitin’ for time to play (for time to play)
I have been waiting for some free time to have fun.
Call up my people, Let’s paint the town (let's paint the town)
Contact my friends and let us go out and celebrate.
Bring that fire, let’s burn it down. (let’s burn it down)
Bring the energy and excitement and let's party hard and cause a commotion.
I’ve been serious all the time
I have been focused and responsible for a while now.
And tonight, I lose my mind
Tonight, I let loose and have a good time.
I wanna go out and have some fun. (let’s have some fun)
I want to go out and enjoy myself.
I’ve been working all week, but right now I’m gettin’ dumb
I have been working hard all week, but now I am letting loose and having a wild time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL MCHENRY, ALAIN WHYTE, WILLIAM ADAMS, ALLAN PINEDA, DARRELL EVERSLEY, SHAUN SPEARMAN, HOWARD EVERSLEY, JEAN BAPTISTE
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@JessePinkmanOfficial
Lyrics and who sings what :
[Hook: Bom]
I've been working every day
I'll be waiting for time to play
Call up my people, let's paint the town
Bring the fire, let's burn it down
I've been serious all the time
And tonight I lose my mind
I wanna go out and have some fun
I've been working all week, but right now get dumb
Yeah we get dumb
Get-get dumb
Yeah
[Will.i.am]
We go out, get dumb
We drink, get dumb
Turnt up, get dumb
We all getting dumb [x3]
We all getting dumb dumb
Watch out for the dumb dumb, watch out
Ey!
Uh huh
Ey!
We getting dumb
Ey!
G-g-g-g-getting dumb
Getting dumb, ey!
Watch out for the dumb dumb, watch out
[Verse 1: CL (Dara)]
Watch out baby its the next shit (next shit)
Jumbo size its a big ship (big ship)
Get yo head done, get a wig bitch
Extensions, get pretty pretty
Get it get it, girl, get your nails done
Super model honey is the outcome (outcome)
Got these boys going dumb dumb
They ain't getting none of my kitty kitty (kitty kitty)
All my shit cos I looks nice
Got my chicks and we look nice
Gotta go out have a good night
Got so much soul like my home city
Got so much soul like my home city
Play that beat for my home city
[Minzy:]
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
[Bridge: will.i.am]
Cos I know, I know
That you been waiting for the weekend, weekend
So we can party like an animal, animal
So come on, come on baby
Here we go, here we go
And check it out because I
[Hook]
Yeah we getting dumb
Get-Getting dumb
Yeah
We go out, get dumb
We drink, get dumb
Turn it up, get dumb
We all getting dumb. [x3]
We all getting dumb dumb
Watch out for the dumb dumb, watch out
Ey!
Uh huh
Ey!
We getting dumb
Ey!
G-g-g-g-getting dumb
Getting dumb, ey!
Watch out for the dumb dumb, watch out
[Verse 2: apl.de.ap]
Turn it up, burn it up
All my drinkers, just sip it up
I see nothing in your cup
Come on baby, fill it up
Lets fill it up, lets get it up
Got the purple heated up [?]
Where's my table; set it up
I got my crew, we rolling up
You know the name, no shame to mind
I got that, mhm hm, all the time
I can do it anytime
Me and my crew on the grind
Girl you know what time it is
So keep it rocking, marvelous
We stay on top like finalists
Burn up the floor like anarchists
[Bridge + Hook]
you're welcome!!
@Xxdopelife
For thos who don't know
2NE1 is a Popular Korean Girl Group in Korea! I mean WORLDWIDE! There fanbase 'Blackjacks' are around the world! There base is usally Hip Hop/Pop there in the same lable company as PSY,BIGBANG,LEEHI,WINNER and More! YG enternment! 2NE1's label company in America is Will.i.Am's CL the leader is the kne rapping her english is fluntly! But was born in Korea same with BOM the girl who say 'i been working' she is also fluntly in english. Check out there Music Videos suxh as
I Am the Best
Falling in Love
missing You
Can't Nobody english or Korean
The baddest Female
Don't Cry
Ugly
I Love you.
And moreeeeeeeeeee
@deniselim6437
I really like the girl singing the chorus. Her voice is so cool and unique !
@imanelucas821
+Denise Lim yes!she is PARK BOM from the korean gg 2NE1 and CL the one who raps is 2NE1's leader
@andres2544
Park bom
@fanboyrulestheworld2159
She's PARK BOM - Her voice is wonderful, you can find her songs You and I & Don't cry on youtube
@joicynunes.
PARK BOM
@dominiquet.v2277
Bommie my bias 😍
@xtopherjonny
Park Bom and her beautiful voice <3
@jinkishairinluciferera2722
YAS
@powerpuff4ever
This really should have been a single. I'm not saying that just because I love 2ne1, but because this was really one of the best songs on the album. I swear this song could have gotten (at least) the type of radio play that That Power got.
@chorvagee
If I didn't know CL, I would think she's a new american rapper.