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 Peasβ 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".
Sumthin' Special
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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You're sumthin' special baby (you're sumthin' special)
You're my special lady (you're very special)
You're so incredible baby (you're so incredible)
You're sumthin' special
[Dante Santiago]
Your eyes, your vibe, they hypnotize me
How you talk, your walk, your style is gracious
Havin dreams of takin you off to some tropical places
Exotic, erotic, just filled with passion
In bed is the only time that we would be clashin
You're honest, loyal, a heaven-sent blessing
Not tryna run you drag, I just had to confess it
Your scent, your lips, I love when you smile
I want to be chillin witchu for more than a while
For days, months, years, and lifetime
You're so incredible, it's so special you're mine
Your mind, body, and soul is addictive
I can't complain cause you're the type I'd LOVE to have kids with
How you move and dance, when you're feelin the groove
And when we dim the lights you do that thing that you do
[Pre-Chorus: Niu]
You're the type of girl that I just wanna be down
And baby girl I'm lettin you know I'm feelin' yo' style
And if you feel the same way, then tell me now
And girl don't waste no time so we can do it, do it
[Chorus: will.i.am]
You're sumthin' special baby
You're my special lady
You're so incredible baby
You're sumthin' special
You're sumthin' special baby
You're my special lady
You're so incredible baby
You're sumthin' special
[Dante Santiago]
You're one in a million, you and I should be building
our sand castles of love to the stars above
And fill it up with our children, spend eternity chillin
On deserted island, slow tunes and violins
I wanna show you just how anxious I've been
To tell the whole world, to HELL with my friends
It's me and you girl, until the whole world ends
I'ma stand by you as you stand by your man
Cause when we together, I'm feelin nothin' but pleasure
Most of these couples now don't have what we treasure
You're my earth, my moon, the wind, and the sky
The apple of my eye, you're my natural high
Your hair, your hips, your creamy-ass thighs
I pray to God that you don't end up passin me by
Are you down, with me even through the hard times?
Let's make this happen girl, you're a one of a kind
[Pre-Chorus + Chorus]
[Taboo]
Looka here, baby girl, you are my world
When I see you walk by, my head'll surely swirl
Over to the right side, who made that eye connection?
Satisfying thought when nastiness upon my section
Checkin out my eyes just to see if I'm a (real man)
No need for you to worry, I'ma give you sexual (healing)
You need some understanding, I need some understanding
Together as a team if we are locos puffin {?}
Style and finesse 'em, boots match your dressing
You are made for me, there's no doubt, no question
Damn it feels good to see baby up on it
It's a special love and I gave you what you wanted like..
[Pre-Chorus + Chorus]
The lyrics to will.i.am's song Sumthin' Special is a romantic expression of admiration towards a woman. The song starts with will.i.am acknowledging that the woman is special and incredible, which sets the tone for the song. Dante Santiago comes in and expresses how everything about her mesmerizes him, from the way she looks to the way she moves, and how he wants to take her to tropical places. He talks about her being honest and loyal, something he considers a blessing. He confesses his love for her and how he wants to be with her for more than just a while.
The pre-chorus is sung by Niu, where he talks about how he wants to be with her and how she is the type of girl he just wants to be down with. He urges her to tell him if she feels the same way so that they can start a relationship. Will.i.am joins back in to sing the chorus, reiterating that the woman is something special, incredible, and his special lady. Taboo jumps on the last verse of the song, where he tells the woman that she is his world and how he wants to give her sexual healing. He talks about how they both need understanding and that they can make it work together.
Overall, Sumthin' Special is a romantic ode to a woman. The lyrics showcase how a woman can be something special to a man and how he feels mesmerized and in love with her.
Line by Line Meaning
You're sumthin' special baby (you're sumthin' special)
You are a unique and exceptional individual.
You're my special lady (you're very special)
You are an extraordinary woman in my life.
You're so incredible baby (you're so incredible)
You are amazing and impressive in every way.
You're sumthin' special
You are truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind.
Your eyes, your vibe, they hypnotize me
Your gaze and aura captivate and mesmerize me.
From the second I saw you girl, I couldn't deny it
From our first encounter, I knew there was something special about you.
How you talk, your walk, your style is gracious
Your manner of speaking, movement, and fashion is charming and elegant.
Havin dreams of takin you off to some tropical places
I envision taking you to exotic destinations for adventure and romance.
Exotic, erotic, just filled with passion
Our intimate moments are passionate and full of excitement.
In bed is the only time that we would be clashin
Our only disagreements occur during physical intimacy, but it does not ruin our relationship.
You're honest, loyal, a heaven-sent blessing
You are truthful, faithful, and a gift from above in my life.
Not tryna run you drag, I just had to confess it
I am not trying to pressure or rush you, but I need to express my feelings.
Your scent, your lips, I love when you smile
I adore your fragrance, kissable lips, and the way your smile illuminates my day.
I want to be chillin witchu for more than a while
I desire to spend quality time with you for an extended period.
For days, months, years, and lifetime
I want to be with you for an extended period from days to a lifetime.
You're so incredible, it's so special you're mine
You are too amazing, and I feel honored to be with you.
Your mind, body, and soul is addictive
Your intellect, physique, and spirituality are captivating and irresistible.
I can't complain cause you're the type I'd LOVE to have kids with
I have no complaints because I want to start a family with someone like you.
How you move and dance when you're feelin the groove
I admire your dance moves when you are enjoying the rhythm.
And when we dim the lights you do that thing that you do
You fulfill my desires when we are alone in the dark.
You're the type of girl that I just wanna be down
You are the kind of woman I want to be involved with.
And baby girl I'm lettin you know I'm feelin' yo' style
I want you to know that I am attracted to your sense of fashion.
And if you feel the same way, then tell me now
If you reciprocate my feelings, please tell me immediately.
And girl don't waste no time so we can do it, do it
Let us not procrastinate and start our relationship quickly.
You're one in a million, you and I should be building
You are incredibly exceptional, and we should develop our relationship.
Our sand castles of love to the stars above
We should build our love relationship that is as majestic and as vast as the night sky.
And fill it up with our children, spend eternity chillin
We should have children, enjoy eternal life with them, and relax together.
On deserted island, slow tunes and violins
We should be on a deserted island, listening to slow music as we play the violin.
I wanna show you just how anxious I've been
I would like to demonstrate how much I have been looking forward to being with you.
To tell the whole world, to HELL with my friends
I want the world to know about our special relationship, regardless of what my friends think.
It's me and you girl, until the whole world ends
We are together, and there is nothing that will ever come between us.
I'ma stand by you as you stand by your man
I will stand with you through thick and thin, just as you will be with me.
Cause when we together, I'm feelin nothin' but pleasure
When we are together, it brings me nothing but joy and satisfaction.
Most of these couples now don't have what we treasure
Other couples do not possess the bond and love that we cherish.
You're my earth, my moon, the wind, and the sky
You represent the elements that make up my world and existence.
The apple of my eye, you're my natural high
You are the one I adore, and being with you gives me a natural high.
Your hair, your hips, your creamy-ass thighs
I am captivated by your hair, hips, and luscious thighs.
I pray to God that you don't end up passin me by
I pray that you and I remain together and never grow apart.
Are you down, with me even through the hard times?
Can I count on you to stay with me even during difficult times?
Let's make this happen girl, you're a one of a kind
Let us proceed with our relationship because you are undoubtedly unique.
Looka here, baby girl, you are my world
You are my world, baby girl, and mean everything to me.
When I see you walk by, my head'll surely swirl
My head swirls when I admire you walking by.
Over to the right side, who made that eye connection?
Our eyes met, and I am curious who initiated that connection.
Satisfying thought when nastiness upon my section
It is tantalizing when thoughts of intimacy cross my mind.
Checkin out my eyes just to see if I'm a (real man)
You are checking my eyes to see if I can embody manliness fully.
No need for you to worry, I'ma give you sexual (healing)
You need not worry because I can provide you with intimacy to soothe your needs.
You need some understanding, I need some understanding
We both require patience and empathy to progress our relationship.
Together as a team if we are locos puffin {?}
As a team, we must overcome any obstacles and succeed with a unified front.
Style and finesse 'em, boots match your dressing
You are both stylish and refined, and your boots complement your outfit.
You are made for me, there's no doubt, no question
It is clear that you are my soulmate and meant for me.
Damn it feels good to see baby up on it
I feel good seeing you with me.
It's a special love, and I gave you what you wanted like..
Our love is extraordinary, and I provided what you required.
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