Will Smith was born and raised in West Philadelphia. He spent most of his days in a playground, training basketball and relaxing all cool. Career-wise, he started as the vocalist of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes as turntablist and producer. The duo was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime." They gained critical acclaim for winning the first ever Grammy in the Rap category (1988).
Smith was a charismatic and energetic performer but he was nearing bankruptcy when in 1990, the NBC television network signed him to a contract and built a sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, around him. The show was successful and helped revitalize his career
Although he made a notable dramatic film debut in Six Degrees of Separation (in which he played totally against type as a gay con man) while still appearing in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith's film career took off with his role in Bad Boys (1995) along with co-star Martin Lawrence.
After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended in 1996, Smith began a successful solo music career while simultaneously starring in a series of films. The first two films were hugely successful summer blockbusters: Independence Day (1996), in which he played a fearless and confident fighter pilot, and Men in Black (1997), where he played the comic and confident Agent J against Tommy Lee Jones's deadpan Agent K. Smith's acting in Men in Black won critical praise. The two films established Smith's commercial reputation as a bankable star whose appeal across age, race, and gender lines could "open" a film at the box office. Because his movies usually open during the July 4th weekend, many people have come to call a July 4th weekend in which Will Smith stars in a movie "Big Willie Weekend."
Lead roles in Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Ali, Men in Black II Bad Boys II and "I, Robot" then followed. He also starred in 2005's Hitch. (Like Smith, Hitch co-star Kevin James starred in a sitcom named for royalty, The King of Queens.) His 2006 role is that of Chris Gardner in the "inspired by a true story", "The Pursuit of Happyness" was nominated for, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" an Oscar in 2007. Smith's son Jaden also stars in the movie.(Jaden Smith as of 2010 lately played the lead role of Dre Parker in the 2010 remake of "The Karate Kid".) Will Smith's latest acting role was "Seven Pounds" in 2008 where he played Ben Thomas an IRS agent. Since then he's been producing movies that include, "The Karate Kid"(2010), "The Human Contract"(2009), and "Lakeview Terrace"(2008)
Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the boxer Muhammad Ali in Ali.
Smith also released a string of hit singles, often associated with his most recent film, throughout the late 1990s. The most notable of these were his #1 hit theme song "Men in Black," the #1 hit "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" (which made jiggy a catchphrase for a while in 1998), and "Just the Two of Us," an affecting message to his young son. His first two solo albums went platinum, but his third, on Columbia Records, was a sales disappointment compared to his past efforts, and after a quick Greatest Hits release that was almost not advertised at all, he was dropped by the label. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records and released the successful Lost and Found in 2005. The album was propelled solely on the smash hit single, "Switch," which appealed to the mainstream media ala "Summertime." The single stayed atop the charts for months and returned Smith to the forefront of Hip Hop.
Also, on February 6, 2005 he appeared in the Super Bowl XXX.
On July 2, 2005, Smith served as host for the Live 8 concert in his native Philadelphia before an enormous crowd, and later performed a set with DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Smith married actress Sharee Zampino in 1992. They had a son, Willard Christopher III, also known as "Trey", but divorced in 1995. Smith married actress Jada Pinkett in 1997. Together they have two children: Jaden Christopher Syre (born 1998) and Willow Camille Reign (born 2000). Along with his brother, Harry Smith, he owns Treyball Development Inc., a Beverly Hills-based company named after his first son. He has been consistently listed in Fortune Magazine's "Richest 40" list of the forty wealthiest Americans under the age of 40.
Will Smith has been criticized for his lip service to his home town of Philadelphia, PA. Several of his songs talk about parts of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. While he has spoken over the years about how much he loves the city and how much he wants to give back, none of his proposed ventures in the city of Philadelphia have ever been developed. He has proposed opening a restaurant, several upscale bars, and a community center in Philadelphia which have never seen development.
Freakin' It
Will Smith Lyrics
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I'm bout to freak this
Ha, ha, ha, ha
What? What? What? What?
Uh, Big Will, uh I'm bout to freak this
What you want me to freak this>
Just peep it while I freak this,
Aight, aight
I'm bout to freak this full out the king of the hill
Big Will keepin' it real knees in da grill
The whole set all locked down, making you flock down,
Where I'm at they here my rap,
I be that cat to set trends
Where y'all at
On the corner with your friends
Heard you screamin about cream in your rap kid
Yo my last check for Wild Wild West came on a flat bed
Once and for all lets get this straight
How you measure a rapper what make an MC great
Is it the sales? 20 mill
Is it the cars? Bentley's
Is it the women? Jada
Is it the money? Please
Mr. Clean yet the fact remain
Got girls that don't speak English screamin' my name
All you rappers yellin' bout who you put in a hearse
Do me a favor write one verse without a curse
I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
Don't sleep I'mma freak this (yeah, yeah)
Yo it's smooth when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Lay back I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
Peep this while I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Lay on back I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
I don't wanna see y'all sittin around
Don't wanna see y'all sittin around
I don't wanna see y'all sittin around
Don't wanna see y'all sittin around
Aight one more ?gain deja vu
Up the chart yo y'all see the way I flew
Can't nobody do this the way I do
You like how I freaky freak this say I do (I do)
Haters sick of the hits like the witch of the west nobody wicked as this
I read in Rap Pages they refer to me as soft
Yeah, more like Microsoft
Will Gates of the rap game
Quintessential mega maniac what's my rap name
Big Will I'm the man
Not conceded I'm as good as I say I am
Dang, diggy, dang, da-dang, da-dang, diggy, diggy
Back with the Trackmasters
The bang, jiggy, jiggy
Yo, every time I shoot I score
So many awards I can start Grammy chess board
I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
Don't sleep I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
You know you like this when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Watch me I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
Don't sleep I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
Yo it's smooth when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Uh I'm bout to freak this
I'm bout to freak this
I'm bout to freak this
Tone and Poke lace tha track
I lace the rap, Jeff do the cut
Yeah what, Rob do the mix, tape to JL
Then Tommy Mattola put it on sell
Then come da moment of truth
Hot off the press to the DJ booth
(Ay yo here it comes y'all that brand new Will Smith cut)
As soon as it drop watch the phones blow up!
BOOM then ship a mill
Quick to the store
What sold out?
When y'all gettin more
Finally get it, bump the track
Then come the multi-platinum plaque
Now I'm gonna leave it up to you
I bang the hits out just for you
And then my dream come true
(This year's American Music Award goes to)
Huh, thank you
I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
Yo you know I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
Oh you like when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Don't sleep I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
Girl you know I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
Yo peep it while I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Ain't no way I gotta freak this (yeah, yeah)
Yo you like how I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Yo check this style when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Look at when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Yo you know I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
Don't sleep I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
Big Will just freak this (yeah, yeah)
Ha, ha
The song "Freakin' It" by Will Smith is a hip-hop track that has a very boastful tone to it. The song starts with Smith declaring that he's "bout to freak this," setting the tone for the rest of the song. He goes on to talk about how he's the "king of the hill" and keeps it real with his rap, making people flock to where he is. He then poses the question of what makes an MC great, is it the sales, cars, women, or money? He makes it clear that none of these things define him as a rapper, as he has girls screaming his name who don't even speak English.
As the song continues, Smith boasts about his success as a rapper and how he always shoots and scores, earning so many awards that he could start a Grammy chessboard. The track has a very confident and upbeat tempo, with a catchy hook that repeats "I'm bout to freak this" multiple times. The lyrics of the song showcase Smith's pride and his unyielding desire to keep pushing himself as an artist.
Overall, "Freakin' It" is a song that celebrates Will Smith's rise to fame and his unwavering belief in himself as an artist. The lyrics promote confidence and self-belief, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting others dictate one's definition of success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bout to freak this full out the king of the hill
I am about to completely master the art of entertainment and dominate the industry
Big Will keepin' it real knees in da grill
I, Big Will, always stay true to myself even in the face of adversity
The whole set all locked down, making you flock down
I have complete control over the entire music scene and attract a massive audience
Where I'm at they hear my rap, I be that cat to set trends
My rap music is widely known and influential, as I am the one who introduces new styles and trends
Where y'all at, on the corner with your friends
While other rappers remain on the streets with their crews, I have transcended to a higher level of success
Heard you screamin about cream in your rap kid
I've heard other rappers bragging about their wealth and success in their songs
Yo my last check for Wild Wild West came on a flat bed
The payment I received for my role in the movie Wild Wild West was enormous and quite literal, as a flatbed truck was required to transport the check
Once and for all lets get this straight
Let's clarify this once and for all
How you measure a rapper what make an MC great
What criteria should be used to judge and determine the greatness of a rapper or an MC
Is it the sales? 20 mill
Is it the number of records sold? 20 million in this case
Is it the cars? Bentley's
Is it the luxurious cars? Bentley's in this instance
Is it the women? Jada
Is it the attractive women? Jada, my wife in this context
Is it the money? Please
Is it the wealth? Please, that's not the true measure of greatness
Mr. Clean yet the fact remain
Even though I portray a clean image, the reality remains
Got girls that don't speak English screamin' my name
I have international fame and even non-English speaking girls adore me
All you rappers yellin' bout who you put in a hearse
Other rappers constantly boast about causing harm to their enemies
Do me a favor write one verse without a curse
I challenge those rappers to write a single verse without using profanity
I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
I am about to showcase my exceptional skills and creativity
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
What particular aspect would you like me to showcase my exceptional skills in?
Don't sleep I'mma freak this (yeah, yeah)
Don't underestimate me, I will definitely showcase my exceptional skills
Yo it's smooth when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
The way I showcase my exceptional skills is incredibly effortless and smooth
Lay back I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
I am calmly and confidently about to showcase my exceptional skills
Peep this while I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Observe and appreciate how I showcase my exceptional skills
Lay on back I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
Relax and enjoy while I showcase my exceptional skills
I don't wanna see y'all sittin around
I don't want to see any of you being idle and unproductive
Aight one more ?gain deja vu
Okay, one more time, it feels like a familiar experience
Up the chart yo y'all see the way I flew
My rise up the music charts was rapid and noticeable
Can't nobody do this the way I do
There is no one who can match or imitate my unique style
You like how I freaky freak this say I do (I do)
You appreciate and enjoy the way I showcase my exceptional skills, and I agree that I do it exceptionally well
Haters sick of the hits like the witch of the west nobody wicked as this
Those who dislike me are tired of my consistent hit songs, just like the wicked witch from The Wizard of Oz, and there is nobody as skillful and talented as me
I read in Rap Pages they refer to me as soft
I came across an article in Rap Pages where they describe me as weak or lacking authenticity
Yeah, more like Microsoft
But in reality, I am as powerful and influential as Microsoft
Will Gates of the rap game
I am the equivalent of Bill Gates in the rap industry
Quintessential mega maniac what's my rap name
I am the ultimate, insane, and dynamic rap artist, what should my rap name be?
Big Will I'm the man
I am Big Will, and I am the superior and highly respected figure
Not conceded I'm as good as I say I am
I am not arrogant; I am genuinely as skillful and talented as I claim to be
Dang, diggy, dang, da-dang, da-dang, diggy, diggy
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm for the rhythm and flow of the music
Back with the Trackmasters
I have once again teamed up with the renowned production duo, the Trackmasters
The bang, jiggy, jiggy
The powerful and energetic beats and melodies
Yo, every time I shoot I score
Every time I make an attempt, I achieve success
So many awards I can start Grammy chess board
I have received numerous awards to the point where I could use them to create a chessboard out of Grammy trophies
Tone and Poke lace tha track
Tone and Poke, the producers, have excellently crafted and enhanced the musical track
I lace the rap, Jeff do the cut
I provide the rap vocals, and Jeff skillfully handles the DJ scratching and cutting
Yeah what, Rob do the mix, tape to JL
Rob is responsible for the final mixing of the song, and it goes from tape to JL, referring to the process of mastering the final audio
Then Tommy Mattola put it on sell
Tommy Mattola, the record executive, puts the finished song up for sale and distribution
Then come da moment of truth
Then the decisive moment arrives
Hot off the press to the DJ booth
Freshly released and delivered to the DJ booth, ready to be played
(Ay yo here it comes y'all that brand new Will Smith cut)
Attention, here it comes, the brand new Will Smith song
As soon as it drop watch the phones blow up!
Immediately after its release, observe how the phones of listeners start ringing and receiving a high volume of calls
BOOM then ship a mill
In an instant, the sales explode and reach a million copies shipped
Quick to the store
People rush to the store to purchase the album
What sold out?
They wonder what got sold out due to its high demand
When y'all gettin more
They ask when more copies will be available
Finally get it, bump the track
Once they finally obtain the album, they enthusiastically play the song
Then come the multi-platinum plaque
Then, as a result of the enormous sales, the record label awards me with a plaque for selling multiple millions of copies
Now I'm gonna leave it up to you
Now I leave it up to the listeners to decide
I bang the hits out just for you
I create and deliver the hit songs specifically for the enjoyment of my fans
And then my dream come true
And then my dream is fulfilled
(This year's American Music Award goes to)
(This year's American Music Award is awarded to)
Huh, thank you
Expressing gratitude for receiving the award
Yo you know I'm bout to freak this (yeah, yeah)
You are aware that I am about to astonishingly showcase my exceptional skills
Oh you like when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
You enjoy and appreciate it when I showcase my exceptional skills
Yo it's smooth when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
The way I showcase my exceptional skills is incredibly effortless and smooth
Yo peep it while I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Observe and pay attention while I showcase my exceptional skills
Ain't no way I gotta freak this (yeah, yeah)
There is absolutely no doubt that I will showcase my exceptional skills
Yo you like how I freak this (yeah, yeah)
You appreciate and enjoy the way I showcase my exceptional skills
Yo check this style when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Pay attention to this distinctive style when I showcase my exceptional skills
Look at when I freak this (yeah, yeah)
Take a close look at how I showcase my exceptional skills
Yo you know I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
You already know that I am going to showcase my exceptional skills
Don't sleep I'm gonna freak this (yeah, yeah)
Don't underestimate me, I will definitely showcase my exceptional skills
What you want me to freak this? (yeah, yeah)
What particular aspect would you like me to showcase my exceptional skills in?
Big Will just freak this (yeah, yeah)
Big Will, myself, will brilliantly showcase my exceptional skills
Ha, ha
Expressing laughter and enjoyment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, MARILYN MCLEOD, SAMUEL BARNES, WILL SMITH, TOMMY BENNETT, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER
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@mundo_ramblers
I love the tracks Will samples, you can feel that old school R&B sound in most of his tunes!
@derricklockley9988
Me too
@hemzheru
He doesn’t sample them, producers do
@fabriciobarona6029
"How you measure a rapper what make an MC great
Is it the sales? 20 mill
Is it the cars? Bentley's
Is it the women? Jada
Is it the money? Please"
This guy is Old but gold!
@hopeholistichealermccullou735
Fabricio Barona 💯💣🎯
@ernestbutler4141
Thanks.He was going a little too fast for Me.All I heard was; MY LAST CHECK FROM WILD WILD WEST CAME ON A FLATBED..BIG WILL and JAZZY JEFF Freaking Rewriting The Gangsta Rap Game.❤️&☮️ luv ya byo eJ
@goodburger1114
Jada does not deserve Will
@Esteban-ss6wq
@@goodburger1114 lulz
@billyloomis50
Yea that jada line didn't age well though 🤣🤣
@Trudon
will smith doesn't get the credit he deserves for being a good mc.