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".
La La La
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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The place where stars are born
And it ain't never cold outside
Because the rain will never storm
And the stars ain't only in the sky
Because the stars lay on the floor
And I-I-I-I-I, I got the city on lock if you wanna explore
And baby I been cooling in LA
Pull up to the Rosco's
Only guy here, cause niggas from here
Know you gotta swerve around the potholes
Eating chickens with these chickens, politicin'
We gon' get a new team or not
They up and down like Impala switches
All these girls got extensions, even with the long hair
Everybody tripping, we mix Ciroc with Patron here
Don't walk around alone here, everybody from a gang
Niggas ask you where you from
That mean you gotta run that chain
Smoking on that purple rain
We only smoke a certain strain
Soon as you call twice nigga
Welcome to the circle maine
Catch me off of rodeo, Alamita, Figueroa
Whoop these rappers ass, they all bums nigga, skid row
And I ain't dissing homeless people, I be down there feeding niggas
100 days, 100 nights, we killing for no reason nigga
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, look at me in my Impala
In LA
The place where stars are born
And it ain't never cold outside
Because the rain will never storm
And the stars ain't only in the sky
Because the stars lay on the floor
And I-I-I-I-I, I got the city on lock if you wanna explore
And baby I been cooling in LA
La-la-la-la-la-la
Baby when you coming to LA?
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I'm from that big blue raggin', tip toe taggin'
Mustard and mayonnaise, with Daynas on the wagon
Brown paper baggin', baby mama naggin'
You're either skinny jeans, gucci belt or straight saggin'
Pleasure and agony, black jeans Cagney
The wood is the wood, but the hood is like a cavity
So much tragedy, rarely see clarity
I'm like a (?), charity, sincerely
Los Angeles, scandalous, handle us how?
We the ones you get your swag from, write that down
Home of the green leaf, watch out now
High school lesson, y'all can drop out now
California highway, California my way
I do it that way, then roll a fat jay
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, look at me in my Cadillac car
In LA
The place where stars are born
And it ain't never cold outside
Because the rain will never storm
And the stars ain't only in the sky
Because the stars lay on the floor
And I-I-I-I-I, I got the city on lock if you wanna explore
And baby I been cooling in LA
La-la-la-la-la-la
Baby when you coming to LA?
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I got LA poppin', cars be hoppin'
No refreshing these hoes, they keep shoppin'
Sunset droppin', chicken heads flockin'
No recess, my flows, there's no stoppin'
DeLorian rollin', pockets stay swollen
Drive down to (?), East Los is where I'm goin'
Cholo swagger, qe pasa wassup?
I'm rockin it, (inhale?)
LA native, LA Raider, LA Rams, motherfuckin' traitors
LA Clippers, LA Lakers, trippin' off Kobe, you the motherfuckin' greatest
LA Dodgers, finger to the Padres
East Los niggas sayin' chinga to madres
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, look at me in my fancy car
In LA
The place where stars are born
And it ain't never cold outside
Because the rain will never storm
And the stars ain't only in the sky
Because the stars lay on the floor
And I-I-I-I-I, I got the city on lock if you wanna explore
And baby I been coolin' in-
(Compton, Compton, Compton, Compton, Compton, Compton)
It's time to blackout, time to spit this crack out
Niggas been finding for this shit, Aftermath crackhouse
The way I spit, niggas'll think I pulled the mack out
I said the way I spit, niggas'll think I blew J-Lo back out
Still Compton nigga, fuck y'all thought I went on vacation?
Same nigga that used to break in houses and steal PlayStation's
I hate waitin'
I told Dre to put out Detox, or I'mma do it
This is that nigga, The Chronic mixed with embalming fluid
Bring your chin here blood, so I can put this lama to it
Disrespectful nigga, see this window? I send your mama through it
Do it for the coast, so we can toast to it
Who showed you all the Pirus? The SA's and how the Los do it?
Similar to how the vice lords and folks do it
You remember bump Jay, out west, I'm the closest to it
Put on for my city bitch cause I'm supposed to do it
Straight Outta Compton, I'm the fucken movie poster to it, nigga
(Compton)
Mitchel, we out Blood
(Woah? Ya dat)
The song “La La La” by will.i.am is an ode to Los Angeles - a city often referred to as the entertainment capital of the world. The song is primarily about the place itself and what the artist feels about it. In the first verse, he establishes that LA is where stars are born and where the stars lay on the floor. He is showcasing that things are unconventional in the town and claiming to have the town on lock down for those who want to explore.
In the following verses, will.i.am is providing an insight into his experience and perception of LA. He talks about specific locations such as the food spot “Rosco's” and streets such as ‘Figueroa’ and ‘Alamita’. He claims that there is something for everyone in LA, but you need to be a part of the scene. To do so, you must deal with potholes in the street, associate with the right people and know how to escape quickly if required. The rap verses provide the dark side of the town, talking about street violence in LA, from gangs to random kill sprees.
Overall, the song portrays LA as a city with a deep personality that typically contrasts with the regular states in the US. It is a sundryful place, but to enjoy it, you have to be part of the scene, you have to earn your stripes, and you have to be careful.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm cooling in LA
I am currently residing in Los Angeles
The place where stars are born
This is where many famous people have come from or become famous
And it ain't never cold outside
The weather is typically warm all year long
Because the rain will never storm
It rarely rains in LA
And the stars ain't only in the sky
There are famous people on the ground in LA as well
Because the stars lay on the floor
This is a metaphor for how widely known and influential famous people are in LA
And I-I-I-I-I, I got the city on lock if you wanna explore
I'm the one to show you around LA as I know it really well
And baby I been cooling in LA
I've been living the chill life in LA
Pull up to the Rosco's
Going to the Rosco's Chicken and Waffles restaurant
Only guy here, cause niggas from here
I'm the only non-regular customer there because locals know how to avoid potholes on the roads to get there
Know you gotta swerve around the potholes
The streets are bumpy and drivers have to be careful
Eating chickens with these chickens, politicin'
I'm eating food with other people who are also politicking
We gon' get a new team or not
We're discussing whether or not to form a new team
They up and down like Impala switches
These people are uncertain and change their minds frequently, like the switches on an Impala's hydraulic system
All these girls got extensions, even with the long hair
Even girls with naturally long hair have added extensions
Everybody tripping, we mix Ciroc with Patron here
People are having fun and getting a little too drunk by mixing luxury alcohol brands
Don't walk around alone here, everybody from a gang
The neighborhoods can be unsafe, so it's best not to walk alone and be cautious around gang members
Niggas ask you where you from
Gang members will ask you what gang you are from
That mean you gotta run that chain
The implication is that you have to give up your jewelry or other valuables if a gang member demands it
Smoking on that purple rain
People are smoking the strain of marijuana known as purple rain
We only smoke a certain strain
People are particular about which strain of marijuana they smoke
Soon as you call twice nigga
As soon as someone contacts you more than once, you are welcomed into the group
Welcome to the circle maine
Now that you are part of this group, you are inside their circle
Catch me off of rodeo, Alamita, Figueroa
These are streets in LA
Whoop these rappers ass, they all bums nigga, skid row
I'm capable of physically defeating other rappers and they are all subpar compared to me
And I ain't dissing homeless people, I be down there feeding niggas
I'm trying to help support homeless people in LA
100 days, 100 nights, we killing for no reason nigga
I'm calling out the city's pattern of senseless violence, even though I don't condone it
Look at me in my Impala
I'm showing off my car, which is an Impala
Baby when you coming to LA?
I'm asking someone when they will visit me in LA
I'm from that big blue raggin', tip toe taggin'
I'm affiliated with a gang that wears blue, and I try to be sneaky when I commit crimes
Mustard and mayonnaise, with Daynas on the wagon
This is unclear and may be a reference to something specific just to LA
Brown paper baggin', baby mama naggin'
I'm hiding alcohol in a brown paper bag, but still dealing with family responsibilities like my baby's mother nagging me
You're either skinny jeans, gucci belt or straight saggin'
People in LA tend to outfit themselves in either skinny jeans and a fancy belt, or baggy jeans that sag below their waist
Pleasure and agony, black jeans Cagney
There is a mix of good and bad things happening in LA, and people wear black jeans like in the old movie 'White Heat', where the character was named Cagney
The wood is the wood, but the hood is like a cavity
This is a metaphor for how the outside looks good (wood) while the inside (hood) can be rotten like a cavity
So much tragedy, rarely see clarity
There is a lot of sadness and injustice happening, with very little hope or positive change to show for it
I'm like a (?), charity, sincerely
This line is unclear
Los Angeles, scandalous, handle us how?
LA is known for bad behavior, so how are you going to deal with us?
We the ones you get your swag from, write that down
We set the trends that others copy, so remember that
Home of the green leaf, watch out now
LA is where you can find the best marijuana, so be careful not to get caught smoking it
High school lesson, y'all can drop out now
This line implies that you can learn a lot just by living in LA, so you don't need to bother with schooling if you don't want to
California highway, California my way
I'm driving the way I want to on the highway
I do it that way, then roll a fat jay
I'm going to smoke a large joint when I drive this way
Look at me in my Cadillac car
I'm showing off my car, which is a Cadillac
And baby I been coolin' in-
I've been living the chill life in LA
(Compton, Compton, Compton, Compton, Compton, Compton)
This is an homage to Compton, a city in LA county
It's time to blackout, time to spit this crack out
I'm ready to make a statement and perform my music
Niggas been finding for this shit, Aftermath crackhouse
People have been anxiously anticipating my new music, which is produced by Dr. Dre's label Aftermath
The way I spit, niggas'll think I pulled the mack out
I'm rapping with a lot of power and force, making it seem like I drew a gun
I said the way I spit, niggas'll think I blew J-Lo back out
I'm emphasizing how intense and impressive my rapping is
Still Compton nigga, fuck y'all thought I went on vacation?
I'm reminding people that I'm still from Compton, regardless of my success or time spent elsewhere
Same nigga that used to break in houses and steal PlayStation's
I'm the same person I was before I became famous, including the mistakes I made
I hate waitin'
I'm impatient
I told Dre to put out Detox, or I'mma do it
I'm pressuring Dr. Dre to release his album 'Detox', because if he doesn't I'll release my own music instead
This is that nigga, The Chronic mixed with embalming fluid
I'm claiming that my music is a combination of greatness like Dr. Dre's album 'The Chronic', but also creatively extreme like embalming fluid
Bring your chin here blood, so I can put this lama to it
This is a threatening line directed at someone in a feisty tone, promising to harm them physically
Disrespectful nigga, see this window? I send your mama through it
I'm being extra threatening, claiming I will hurl someone's mother through a glass window
Do it for the coast, so we can toast to it
I'm making music for the entire West Coast, so we can all celebrate it
Who showed you all the Pirus? The SA's and how the Los do it?
I'm referencing different LA gangs and asking where someone learned about them from
Similar to how the vice lords and folks do it
I'm comparing how the SA's and Los operate to how the vice lords and folks do things in other places
You remember bump Jay, out west, I'm the closest to it
Bump Jay is a rapper from the west side of Chicago, and this line implies that I'm the closest thing LA has to a rapper like him
Put on for my city bitch cause I'm supposed to do it
I'm representing LA through my music because it's expected of me
Straight Outta Compton, I'm the fucken movie poster to it, nigga
I'm from Compton and am a proud representation of the city, like the movie about it
Mitchel, we out Blood
This is unclear
(Woah? Ya dat)
This is unclear
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jayceon Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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