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 Peasโ 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".
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Will.I.Am Lyrics
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It's my birthday
I'mma spend my money
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma spend my money
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma live my fantasy
I'mma turn up
We can turn up
We can take it higher
We can burn up
We can burn up
Set this place on fire
Oh it's hot, oh it's hot
Damn it's hot ooh baby
I won't stop, we won't stop
We gon' get real crazy
I'mma spend a dollar, dollar, dollar, dollar
We gon' put it down like we don't care
I'mma throw my hands up in the air, the air, the air
I'mma call you mama
Mami call me papa
We gon' get down like you know what's up
The world don't matter,
Your problem don't matter
Cause we gon' get dumb, dumb-dumb dum-dettah
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma spend my money
Pretty lady, pretty lady
You should be my honey
Lot of mercy, lot of mercy
Pretty baby, come with me
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma live my fantasy
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma spend a dollar
Pretty lady, pretty lady
Won't you let me holler
Holler at you, holler at you
Won't you be my fantasy
Girl, I got you, girl, I got you
You look like my destiny
Mamacita, mamacita
Seรฑorita ven aquรญ
Quรฉ bonita, quรฉ bonita
I can speak in Japanese
Kawaii, kawaii, kawaii
I want your body
Come with me, come with me
Come with me, girl, let's go party
I'mma give a dollar, dollar, dollar, dollar
Get it over here, and get it over there
I'mma throw my hands up in the air, the air, the air
I'mma call you baby
Baby be my baby
We can burn it down, get down, and crazy
Time for drinks, no time to think
Let's do our thing
I'mma go spend some dollars
Go on and scream and holler
Put my hands in the air
Party like I don't care
Where the ladies, where the girls
It's a party, come with me
Pretty ladies around the world
It's a party, come with me
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma spend my money
Pretty lady, pretty lady
You should be my honey
Lot of mercy, lot of mercy
Pretty baby, come with me
It's my birthday
It's my birthday
I'mma live my fantasy
Here we go, here we go
Tell the people in the disco
Burn it down to the floor
'Cause we don't care, care, care
We got our hands up into the air
Everybody in the party
We party like it's everybody's birthday-day
The song "It's a new day" by will.i.am is an uplifting song that aims to inspire people to remain hopeful and optimistic. The lyrics convey the message that despite facing obstacles and hardships in life, there is always hope for a brighter future. The singer reflects on the struggles of the past and pays tribute to those who have fought for freedom and equality. He encourages everyone to embrace unity and togetherness and cherish the present moment.
The lyrics touch upon a range of historical figures who have played a significant role in fighting for justice and freedom. These include Harriet Tubman, Kennedy, Lincoln, and King. The song emphasizes the importance of investing in dreams and never giving up hope. It encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, even when it feels like they are swimming upstream or stuck between a rock and a hard place.
The repeated chorus "it's a new day" serves as a rallying cry for hope and positivity. The lyrics suggest that it's time to unite and work together towards a better future. The song ultimately celebrates the power of hope and the human spirit to overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
I went asleep last night
Will.i.am slept last night
Tired from the fight
Will.i.am was exhausted from the struggles he's faced
I've been fighting for tomorrow
Will.i.am has been working towards a better future
All my life
Will.i.am has fought for a brighter future all his life
Yea I woke up this morning
Will.i.am woke up in the morning
Feeling brand new
Will.i.am feels refreshed and revitalized
'Cause the dreams that I've been dreaming
Will.i.am's dreams have finally come true
Has finally came true
Will.i.am's dreams have finally become a reality
It's a new day
A new day has begun
It's been a long time coming
It's taken a long time to reach this point
Up the mountain kept runnin'
Will.i.am persevered despite difficulties
Souls of freedom kept hummin'
People who fought for freedom are remembered
Channeling Harriet Tubman
Inspired by Harriet Tubman's efforts to free slaves
Kennedy, Lincoln, and King
These historic figures fought for a better future
We gotta maninvest in that dream
We need to actively work towards that better future
It feels like we're swimming upstream
It feels like a struggle to make progress
It feels like we're stuck inbetween
It feels like being caught in a difficult situation
A rock and a hard place,
Two undesirable options are the only ones available
We've been through the heartaches
They have experienced intense difficulties
And lived through the darkest days
They have survived the most difficult times
If you and I made it this far,
If they have come this far
Well then hey, we can make it all the way
They can continue to move forward
And they said no we can't
People have said they cannot succeed
And we said yes we can
Will.i.am and others believe they can
Remember it's you and me together
Together, they can achieve their goals
It's been a long time waiting
They have been waiting for this moment
Waiting for this moment
They have been waiting for an opportunity to arise
It's been a long time praying
They have been praying for a better future
Praying for this moment
They hope their prayers are answered with a brighter future
We hope for this moment
They have been hoping for this moment
And now that we own it
Now that it has arrived, they are ready to take hold of it
For life I ma hold it
They will cherish this moment for life
And I won?t let it go
They will not let this moment slip away
It's for fathers, our brothers,
This moment is for all those who fought for freedom
Our friends who fought for freedom
Their friends who have fought for a better future
Our sisters, our mothers,
The women who have worked towards a brighter future
Who died for us to be in this moment
Those who gave their lives for this purpose are remembered
Stop and cherish this moment
Take a moment to appreciate the significance of this moment
Stop and cherish this time
Take a moment to appreciate the significance of this time
It's time for unity
It's time for everyone to come together
For us and we
For all of us
That's you and me together
Together, we can make progress
'Cause we weren't fighting for nothing
Their efforts were not in vain
And the soldiers weren't fighting
The soldiers' efforts were not in vain
For nothing
The purpose was for a better future
No, Martin wasn't dreaming for nothing
Martin Luther King Jr.'s dreams were not in vain
And Lincoln didn't change it for nothing
Abraham Lincoln's actions were not in vain
And children weren't crying for nothing
The suffering of children was not in vain
A new day
A fresh start
It's a new day!
A new beginning has arrived
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stephen Mcgregor, Keith Harris, Damien Leroy, Sheldon Lawrence, William Adams, A. R. Rahman, Cody Wise, Rajashree, CODY RYAN WISE, KEITH ERNESTO HARRIS, WILL ADAMS
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