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".
Alive
will.i.am Lyrics
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Feeling, that feeling
To the two, put your hands
Up, touch that ceiling, that ceiling
To the three, this shit's got funk
Appealing, appealing
To the uh, I got, I got that feeling
That feeling uh
And I'm screaming and I'm beating
Up all these demons
Got the whole damn planet fiending
For my rhyming and my reason
I'm anointing the world when I'm rapping
Captivated by my rhymic attraction
Motivated til you get a little more max and
Assasinate the cats that's relaxing pOW!
POW!
Keep moving
You fools don't know what I'm doing
Paranoia got you viewing my
Every move and pursuing
Murder, word up, punk mother
Fuckers get hurt up
Bitch motherfuckers pull your skirt up
Cause all ya'll bout to get marked up now
I let my stress out and I feel alive
I let my stress out, I feel alive
Talk about, uh uh uh, I feel alive uh uh uh
Talk about, uh uh uh, I feel alive uh uh uh
I feel alive, I feel alive, I feel alive
I feel alive
The song Alive by will.i.am is about embracing change and taking risks. The first verse talks about the discovery of water on Mars and how that shows that anything is possible if we try. The singer encourages the listener to take a chance and see what happens, even if it means failing or falling at someone's feet. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being alive and appreciating every moment, even if we don't always feel "solid" or in control.
The second verse reflects on a past relationship where the singer was surprised at how quickly they fell in love and how intense their connection was. They acknowledge that they are not always good at sticking around, but when they do, their love is strong. The bridge is more introspective, with the singer questioning whether they are living life to the fullest and expressing a desire to be taken on some kind of adventure.
Overall, the song is a call to action to take risks and embrace change, even if it scares us. It's a reminder to appreciate life and the people we love, even when things are uncertain or challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
One individual said they found water on Mars
If we can find water on Mars, then we should be able to find answers to our problems on Earth.
So surely we can find answers
The discovery of water on Mars makes it seem plausible that we can find solutions to our problems.
Or at least make a start
Even if we can't find all the answers, we can at least begin moving in the right direction.
You'll go and I'll go
We'll work together to accomplish our goals.
And we'll see how we do, probably fall right at your feet
We'll give it our best shot, but success is not guaranteed.
You'll go and I'll go, embracing the new
We'll be open to new ideas and approaches.
We're gonna make it alright
We're confident in our ability to succeed.
I won't always be the solid one to keep you up at night
I won't always be able to solve all your problems.
I know I could say it better
I wish I were better at communicating my thoughts and feelings.
We just need to realize
We need to recognize the good things in life and appreciate them.
It's good to be alive!
Life is a precious gift that we should cherish.
You shock me
Your actions surprise me in a good way.
How did you come around so fast?
I'm amazed at how quickly you've accomplished your goals.
I know I'm not the one to stick around
I don't always stay committed to a person or project.
But when I do we love like that
When I am committed, I am deeply passionate and loving.
See, I know
I am aware of my tendencies and strengths.
I try to brush it off
I attempt to ignore negative things.
Nothing can get in my sight
I remain focused and determined.
You see everyone dancing, oh yeah well I hear them cry
While others may seem happy on the surface, I can hear their true emotions and struggles.
Go and I'll go
We'll each pursue our own paths to success.
And we'll see how we do, probably write you each week
We'll keep in touch and update each other on our progress.
Embracing the new
We're open to trying new things and taking risks.
Why we gotta be so tired?
Why do we constantly feel exhausted and worn out?
Take a chance and we can make it right
If we're willing to take a risk, we can find a solution to our problems.
I don't wanna go out
I don't want to leave my comfort zone.
I don't wanna, be I wanted you to take me there
I want someone else to lead the way and show me new experiences.
I wanted you to take me there
I'm looking for someone to guide me and show me new experiences.
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People listening to this is song in 2023 are true legends. 😍🙋♂️
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@andrewrowley2867
We got that power lol
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yupppp
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😎✨
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🖖🏼
@yahnaeee
We live for the “Just Dance” era🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Ya
@wensspace1442
Just 4 that? and The planet?
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ye