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.
Here He Comes
Will Smith Lyrics
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Here he comes, he can rock
He can break dance and he can pop
He can rap, he can act
& if it comes down to it, he can scrap
Hey there... here comes Big Will again
Here I come ya'll, here I come ya'll
For years I been tryin to rip rhymes & get mine
Spit lines, hot like lava this time
I don't got a sitcom to bother with
Or a time conflict with my sci-fi hits
I'm contemplating each statement's wit
& I'm concentrating on making hits
& I'm fittin' em line by line
Teeth I grit & I'm tryin to find the perfect rhyme scheme
I'm dreamin' about ya'll gleamin, doubt
"He's back from actin, he's screaming out
how he practiced rap & now he's devout
every album track packs what he's about
In the past he passed with passion, old fashioned"
Boldly mashing, totally crashing
Words up in a disorderly fashion
But back to the lab & guess what happened, KABOOM!
(ooh wee!) "Dude's resilient!" Fresh Prince was hot,
the movies killed him, wait, hold up, stop! You can rebuild him
lock him back in hip hop while Dude's not filming
shock by the film & the TV money, went from scenes with Uncle Phil
to scenes with Sonny, so hard to break free from a guaranteed 20
but its done, so come see the MC, honey!
[CHORUS]
[Bridge:]
Everytime he touch the mic, he closes his eyes and he hope to shine
Then like a streak of light, they'd show his name, they'd be like, Aaahhh!
... hey there, here comes Big Will again
.....here comes Big Will again
.....here comes Big Will again!!!
In Will Smith's song "Here He Comes," he describes himself as a multi-talented artist who can rock, breakdance, pop, rap, act, and even fight if necessary. He is proud of his skills and has been working hard for years to perfect his craft. Smith acknowledges that he does not have to worry about a sitcom or a time conflict with his sci-fi hits because he is solely focused on creating hit songs. The verse mentions his concentration on perfecting a flawless rhyme scheme with great emphasis.
The verse also refers to Smith's transition from acting to rapping. He explains how he practiced rap and became devout in creating some of the best albums. The verse also talks about him passing with passion, which means he has been creating great works, but his style was old-fashioned. After a break, he came back into the industry with a bang, mashing and crashing, using disorderly fashion, but creating rhymes nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Here he comes, he can rock
Big Will is back and he's multi-talented - he can move and he can entertain
He can break dance and he can pop
Not only can he move, he has skills that come from multiple styles
He can rap, he can act
More than movement or entertainment, he has many creative talents
& if it comes down to it, he can scrap
Underneath it all, he's not afraid to fight for what he believes in
Here I come ya'll, here I come ya'll
It's been a while but he's ready to give it his all and make a comeback
Watch yo' back ya'll, here I come ya'll
He's so confident and successful that even competitors need to be careful
For years I been tryin to rip rhymes & get mine
Despite his many successes, he's still a hard worker and wants to perfect his craft
Spit lines, hot like lava this time
He's not simply creating music, he's infusing it with passion and energy
I'm contemplating each statement's wit
He takes his time to really think through what he's saying and how he's saying it
& I'm concentrating on making hits
Additionally, he's always focused on creating quality material that will resonate with his fans
& I'm fittin' em line by line
He pays attention to the details and is constantly tweaking his work to make it perfect
Teeth I grit & I'm tryin to find the perfect rhyme scheme
He's not content to simply form rhymes, he wants each one to be just right
I'm dreamin' about ya'll gleamin, doubt
He has grand visions of success for himself and his audience
"He's back from actin, he's screaming out
People may think he's moved on from music, but he's still here and just as committed as ever
how he practiced rap & now he's devout
Instead, he's even more dedicated than before and has put in the time to make himself great
every album track packs what he's about
Every song represents him and his style, and is crafted with care
In the past he passed with passion, old fashioned"
This isn't anything new - he's always had a wild energy and enthusiasm about him
Boldly mashing, totally crashing
He's always pushing the boundaries and willing to take risks to make something great
Words up in a disorderly fashion
At times, he can be a bit hectic and wild, but always makes it work
But back to the lab & guess what happened, KABOOM!
Despite minor setbacks, he's always bursting with new ideas and energy
(ooh wee!) "Dude's resilient!"
His strength and resiliency are hard to miss - even when things don't go exactly as planned
Fresh Prince was hot,
Even before his musical career took off, he was already making waves as an entertainer
the movies killed him, wait, hold up, stop!
Some may think his success would dwindle after shifting to acting, but he's still around
You can rebuild him, lock him back in hip hop while Dude's not filming
He's able to move between his different passions and keep music a priority, even amidst acting work
shock by the film & the TV money, went from scenes with Uncle Phil
He's been incredibly successful in other areas, but still embraces his roots
to scenes with Sonny, so hard to break free from a guaranteed 20
He may have moved up in the world, but it can be hard to leave behind such an easy paycheck
but its done, so come see the MC, honey!
Despite any obstacles, he's still creating great music and putting on great performances
Everytime he touch the mic, he closes his eyes and he hope to shine
When he performs, he puts all of his energy and focus into creating a truly great experience
Then like a streak of light, they'd show his name, they'd be like, Aaahhh!
He's got the kind of talent and charisma that gets people excited just to see his name
... here comes Big Will again
He's back and ready to create some more amazing work
...here comes Big Will again
He's back and better than ever before - don't miss out!
...here comes Big Will again!!!
Big Will has arrived and it's a true showstopper - prepare to be amazed!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., HILLCREST MUSIC CORP.
Written by: ROBERT HARRIS, TROY JOHNSON, WILLARD C SMITH, JEFFREY TOWNES, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kram808
" He Can rap, he can act and if it come down to it he can Scrap" I love that. Big Will still showed he's still can bring that "Fresh" Rhymes.
lookwatisee
Classic Will...he needs to drop another album
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Wow I used to love this album when i was 9. But, I could barley make it through this song without cringing.
I'm surprised this hadn't become a big meme yet
Van tRoyal
I have this album and still bump it here and there.
Van tRoyal
This whole album was kick ass Will should do more music.
Nathan Beaven
needs to drop another album
Rosen
Katie Bean your mom
Katie Bean
definitely
chrispleasantable
This was track 1 from Will's 4th solo album "Lost and Found" and was the 14th song I learned by this hip rapper and actor.
chrispleasantable
My favorite rapper is will smith I didn't know that he can breakdance like me