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".
Put On
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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Веселей, солдат, гляди!
Вьется, вьется знамя полковое
Командиры - впереди
Солдаты, в путь, в путь, в путь!
А для тебя, родная
Есть почта полевая
Солдаты, в поход!
Каждый воин - парень бравый
Смотрит соколом в строю
Породни-роднились мы со славой
Славу добыли в бою
Солдаты, в путь, в путь, в путь!
А для тебя, родная
Есть почта полевая
Прощай! Труба зовет
Солдаты, в поход!
Пусть враги запомнят это
Не грозим, а говорим
Мы прошли, прошли с тобой полсвета
Если надо, - повторим
Солдаты, в путь, в путь, в путь!
А для тебя, родная
Есть почта полевая
Прощай! Труба зовет
Солдаты, в поход!
The lyrics of Will.I.Am's song "Put On" reflect themes of courage, unity, and the call to action, inspired by the camaraderie and bravery of soldiers marching into battle. The opening lines set the scene of a journey ahead with a companion, urging the soldiers to look ahead cheerfully as the banner of their regiment waves proudly, with commanders leading the way. The repetition of the phrase "Soldiers, on the move!" emphasizes the readiness and determination of the troops, while also bidding farewell to loved ones as they embark on their mission.
The lyrics paint a picture of each soldier as a fearless warrior, standing tall and united with their fellow comrades as they march steadfastly. The imagery of looking proudly like a falcon in formation conveys a sense of strength and nobility in their shared quest for glory and victory on the battlefield. The mention of achieving glory in battle further reinforces the soldiers' bond and shared triumphs through their bravery and valor.
The verses speak to the soldiers' resolve to leave a lasting impression on their enemies not through threats, but through actions and words that demonstrate their readiness to face any challenge. The lyrics suggest a confidence in their abilities and a willingness to face any obstacle together, reassuring their loved ones that they will return victorious if needed. The repetition of the call to arms and the mention of field post serve as reminders of the harsh realities of war and the importance of staying connected even in the midst of conflict.
Overall, the lyrics of "Put On" express a sense of duty, loyalty, and comradeship among soldiers as they march onwards into the unknown, guided by their leaders and fueled by their shared determination to succeed. The song captures the spirit of resilience and unity in the face of adversity, portraying the soldiers as warriors who are unafraid to confront challenges head-on and emerge victorious, all while honoring their roots and the bonds they share with their families and loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Путь далек у нас с тобою
Our path is long and winding together
Веселей, солдат, гляди!
Cheer up, soldiers, look ahead!
Вьется, вьется знамя полковое
The regimental flag proudly waves
Командиры - впереди
Our commanders are leading the way
Солдаты, в путь, в путь, в путь!
Soldiers, march on, march on!
А для тебя, родная
And for you, my dear
Есть почта полевая
There is a field post
Прощай! Труба зовет
Farewell! The bugle calls
Солдаты, в поход!
Soldiers, on a campaign!
Каждый воин - парень бравый
Every warrior is a brave lad
Смотрит соколом в строю
Stands proudly in formation, like a falcon
Породни-роднились мы со славой
We were born to glory
Славу добыли в бою
We earned glory in battle
Пусть враги запомнят это
Let our enemies remember this
Не грозим, а говорим
We don't threaten, we speak
Мы прошли, прошли с тобой полсвета
We have traveled half the world with you
Если надо, - повторим
If necessary, we'll do it again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: M. Dudin, Vasilij Solov'ev-Sedoj
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dangoodwin8476
i remember when i had a blackberry, i watched this over and over again
@SirensOfNC
My first phone had this video on it. Nostalgia got me harder than anything in the world.
@jermainelamar1526
2022 , remember watching this on my sister blackberry about 13 years ago 😊
@bustinjieber69.
2023
@TheHulkster1234
I remember when I got my first cell phone this was on this it under the video section when I had a BlackBerry now I have an iPhone and I'm watching this on it and it's still awesome
@TheCluelessAF
I hope John Chen will make a comeback for Blackberry~
@malnutritionboy
***** ikr me too
@malnutritionboy
***** i remember the times when it was one of the coolest things then
@malnutritionboy
***** and watching the youtube videos which kept buffering
@LC-fq4cv
I remember watching this on my Dad's blackberry phone. Now we're all using iphone. 😊 But I've never forgotten about this song. Love it.