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".
All Around the World
will.i.am Lyrics
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Do you believe in love?
Do you believe in love?
I do, I do
Something about this
This one I'm dreaming of
See everything I want
With you, with you
Blood is only water
I would walk through fire
Just for one more night with you
All around the world, around the world I go
I follow you wherever you go, wherever you go
All around the world, around the world I go
I follow you wherever you go
Go wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you go
I knew when we had it
That I believe in love
That I believe in love
Do you, do you
Blood is only water
I would walk through fire
Just for one more night with you
All around the world, around the world I go
I follow you wherever you go, wherever you go
All around the world, around the world I go
I follow you wherever you go
Go wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you go
I only met her once
And straight away I knew that I loved her
I took her back to France, yeah
I had to introduce to my mother
She told me she loved me, she loved me
She told me she want me, she want me
But she's all the way
Do I come, do I stay
So, all around the world, around the world I go
I follow you wherever you go, wherever you go
All around the world, around the world I go
I follow you wherever you go
Go wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you
Wherever you, wherever you go
Wherever you, wherever you go
The lyrics to will.i.am's song "All Around the World" convey a deep belief in love and the willingness to do anything for the person they love. The repeated questioning of "Do you believe in love?" highlights the singer's need for reassurance and validation of their own feelings. They profess their own unwavering belief in love and how it has captured their heart.
The line "Something about this, this one I'm dreaming of" suggests that the singer has found someone special, someone they deeply desire and want to be with. The mention of seeing everything they want with this person underscores the idea that they believe their dreams and desires can be fulfilled through their connection.
The metaphor "Blood is only water" implies that love holds extraordinary power, even greater than blood ties. The singer expresses their willingness to go through hardship and sacrifice, symbolized by walking through fire, just to spend one more night with their love. This emphasizes the intensity and passion of their feelings.
The repetition of "All around the world, around the world I go, I follow you wherever you go" demonstrates the singer's devotion and commitment. It suggests that they are willing to go to any lengths, travel to any place, just to be with the person they love. This repetition further emphasizes their determination to follow their love wherever they may lead.
The final verse introduces a personal anecdote where the singer tells of meeting someone they instantly fell in love with. They took this person to meet their mother, indicating the seriousness of their feelings. However, the situation becomes complicated as the person they love is far away, and the singer is unsure whether to stay with them or not.
Overall, "All Around the World" portrays a deep belief in love, a willingness to sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to follow the person they love to every corner of the world. It captures the intensity and complexity of love, from the initial infatuation to the difficult choices that need to be made when distance becomes an obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Better than magic
More extraordinary than any illusion
Do you believe in love?
Do you have faith in the power of love?
Do you believe in love?
Do you have faith in the power of love?
I do, I do
I have complete belief in the power of love
Something about this
There is a special quality to this
This one I'm dreaming of
I am envisioning a future with this person
See everything I want
I envision all my desires
With you, with you
Only with you
Blood is only water
Family ties can be surpassed by stronger emotions
I would walk through fire
I am willing to endure anything
Just for one more night with you
In order to spend more time with you
All around the world, around the world I go
I travel far and wide
I follow you wherever you go, wherever you go
I pursue you no matter where you are
All around the world, around the world I go
I travel far and wide
I follow you wherever you go
I pursue you no matter where you are
Go wherever you go
I will accompany you to any destination
Wherever you, wherever you
No matter where you are
Wherever you, wherever you go
No matter where you travel
I knew when we had it
I discovered it when we experienced something special
That I believe in love
That I have firm faith in the power of love
That I believe in love
That I have firm faith in the power of love
Do you, do you
Do you also have faith in the power of love?
I only met her once
I encountered her only once
And straight away I knew that I loved her
Immediately, I felt a deep affection for her
I took her back to France, yeah
I brought her to France
I had to introduce to my mother
I felt it necessary to present her to my mother
She told me she loved me, she loved me
She expressed her love for me
She told me she want me, she want me
She made it clear she desired me
But she's all the way
But she is far away
Do I come, do I stay
Should I go to her or remain where I am?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bradley Simpson, Connor Samuel John Ball, James Daniel Mcvey, Jonathan Michael Maguire, Michael Jemitope Abiola Olusol Orabiyi, Richard James Parkhouse, Roy Neville Francis Stride, Tristan Evans, Will Simms
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@jharenerapiz5312
Thank you for all your inspirational thoughts Will! Keep safe and sane! Sending love from PH ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
@DefogoPlayOn
OMG WILL.I.AM 😲😲😲😲😍
@ricky_6662
thanks for rock n roll,taught me to accept all of humanity's love and hate
@trivengovender4670
50th like🔥🔥Lets get it!❤🙌
@evacost
Oh No mais je rêve !!
@MarkCeenGamer
BLACK EYED PEAS!!!!!
@narcabusevictimgermany9687
Is it Tomorrowland or Scientology?
@sachinsharan9296
Can I have your heart❤❤please please
@MrOriol24
Wtf is this? This all looks like a PR exercise to gain relevance. What does this has to do with tomorrowland? They don't even talk about the festival, is all about his life and wellbeing as an artist and enterpreneur, Plus he has never been to tomorrowland any year.
You should interview people that couldn't play this year, like Axwell, Sam feldt, Camelphat, any techno artist from last year edition, etc...
@shrirajbhardwaj4238
I am first ❤️❤️❤️