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".
#thatPOWER
will.i.am Lyrics
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And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And I'm loving every second
Minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I got that power
I got that power
They call me Willay
Stay so cool, I'm chillay
I done made that millay
On my way to that billay
Used to have a piggy bank, but now I got that bigger bank
Who who cares what the haters think
They hate on me 'cause we doing what they can't
I stay on that hustle, I flex that little muscle
Hate to bust your bubble
I'm on that other level
I'ma take it higher and high and high and higher
I stay in fly attire
Keeping burning like that fire
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And I'm loving every second minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I got that power
I got that power
I got that power, power, power, power
Y-y-yes y'all feeling funky fresh y'all
Work to be the best y'all
Work good under pressure
Been through all that stress y'all
Get-get this off my chest y'all
Made it out them projects with this project that's progress y'all
I did it for my mama
I told her when I was younger
That I'ma be that number
When you thought I be that number one
I take it higher and high and high and higher
I stay in fly attire
Keeping burning like that fire
Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
So I'ma get stronger
Comin' like a bataram, bataram
I'm knockin' knockin' down that door again (door again)
Comin' like a bataram, bataram
I'm knockin' knockin' down that door again (door again)
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And I'm loving every second, minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I got that power
I got that power
I got that power, power, power, power
And I'm loving every second, minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
And I'm loving every second, minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
The lyrics of will.i.am's song #thatPOWER are about self-confidence and strength. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer is alive and can fly, which may represent a sense of freedom after overcoming obstacles. The repetition of "I'm alive" reinforces this idea. The chorus ends with the singer claiming they have "that power," which could mean that they have the power to overcome any challenge and achieve their goals.
The first verse is directed towards the singer's haters, who are jealous of their success. The singer claims that they used to have a small amount in their piggy bank, but they now have a larger sum of money. The line "who cares what the haters think" suggests that the singer is not bothered by their negativity. The second verse is about the singer's journey to success. They mention they did it for their mother and they take pride in being number one. The verse also includes the line "Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger," which reinforces the theme of resilience.
Overall, the song is about feeling powerful and confident despite any challenges or obstacles faced. The repetitive chorus and uplifting lyrics promote a message of strength and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I am still alive and kicking, full of life and energy, ready to take on the world.
And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
I am unstoppable, able to soar to great heights and overcome any obstacle in my path.
And I'm loving every second
Every moment is precious and worth cherishing, and I am grateful for the opportunity to experience it.
Minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
With each passing minute and every passing hour, I am becoming bigger, better, and stronger, and gaining more power to achieve my goals.
I got that power, power, power, power
I have the inner strength and drive to succeed, and nothing can stand in my way.
They call me Willay
I am known by the nickname Willay, which is a play on my real name Will.i.am.
Stay so cool, I'm chillay
I am always calm and collected, even in the face of adversity, and nothing can ruffle my feathers.
I done made that millay
I have achieved great financial success and made millions of dollars through my hard work and dedication.
On my way to that billay
I am not content with just making millions; I am striving to make billions and achieve even greater success.
Used to have a piggy bank, but now I got that bigger bank
I started from humble beginnings and used to save my money in a piggy bank, but now I have grown my wealth and have a much larger bank account.
Who who cares what the haters think
I don't let negative opinions or criticism from others hold me back or affect my confidence and self-esteem.
They hate on me 'cause we doing what they can't
The haters are jealous of my success and try to bring me down because they cannot achieve the same level of success themselves.
I stay on that hustle, I flex that little muscle
I am constantly working hard and putting in the effort to achieve my goals, and though my progress may seem small, it adds up over time.
Hate to bust your bubble
I hate to disappoint you or shatter your illusions, but I'm not going to let your negative energy affect me.
I'm on that other level
I have achieved a level of success and achievement that is beyond what others can imagine or attain.
I'ma take it higher and high and high and higher
I am not content with my current level of success and am always striving to achieve more and reach even greater heights.
I stay in fly attire
I always dress well and take pride in my appearance, projecting confidence and success to the world.
Keeping burning like that fire
I have an inner fire inside me that keeps me motivated and moving forward despite any setbacks or obstacles.
Y-y-yes y'all feeling funky fresh y'all
I am feeling great and funky fresh, full of energy and enthusiasm for life.
Work to be the best y'all
I am constantly working to improve myself and be the best I can be in all aspects of my life.
Work good under pressure
I thrive under pressure and perform my best when faced with challenging situations or tight deadlines.
Been through all that stress y'all
I have experienced my fair share of stress and anxiety in life, but I have learned to overcome it and use it as a motivator to continue pushing forward.
Get-get this off my chest y'all
I need to express myself and get something off my chest to feel better or make progress in my personal or professional life.
Made it out them projects with this project that's progress y'all
I came from a difficult background and overcame many obstacles to achieve success, and now I am continuing to make progress and move forward in life.
I did it for my mama
My mother played a big role in motivating me to succeed and achieve my goals, and I want to make her proud.
I told her when I was younger
When I was a child or young adult, I made a promise or commitment to my mother that I would succeed and achieve great things in life.
That I'ma be that number
I promised my mother that I would be the best or achieve a specific level of success, and I am working hard to fulfill that promise.
When you thought I be that number one
Even when others doubted me, my mother always believed in my ability to achieve greatness and become number one.
Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
I believe that facing challenges and adversity in life only makes you stronger and more resilient in the long run.
So I'ma get stronger
I am determined to use my challenges and setbacks as opportunities to grow and become even stronger in the face of adversity.
Comin' like a bataram, bataram
I am charging forward with confidence and determination, inspired by the image of a charging rhinoceros or other unstoppable force.
I'm knockin' knockin' down that door again (door again)
I am overcoming obstacles and breaking down barriers to achieve my goals, no matter how many times I am knocked back or rejected.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: WILL ADAMS, DAMIEN LEROY, JUSTIN BIEBER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We got that power lol
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