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".
B Boys
will.i.am Lyrics
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Fly type and she authentic
Might find her at the auction innit
But most times in her drawls with it
The other night when we got into it
I swear I saw It in your eyes
All of my truths and none of the lies
I Care more where you side
Stealing my joy like a thief in the night
And you quick quick to fire
Armament
Not a quick fix said my karma mayne
Let me explain
Shawty like something that's good for the pain
There are some things you can never get over like when she bent over she own ya again
Like when she gets closer and you get some closure and you get done over from fucking again
Loosing them brains
Dopamine games
High times on the highway
But them jugs them drugs innit
Them hugs like rum in me
Over dose on your love no limit
When I hit it it's a lot like God damnit
(Wena araba call yaka nou sampolella kadi later)
I get high when you pull
Don't need pills you're my pillar
You the plug you my dealer
Yeah you are my main healer
(Ebile sampotsa kadi just now, ebile kare later mfounele nou)
I'm addicted to you
Every night and day
I'm addicted to you
Need a fix of you babe
Well I'm addicted to you
Every night and day
Oh I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
Every time I'm falling
You the one I'm calling
Hooked up you like a kid on cartoons
Ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh ooh ooh
I'm hooked on you darling
Like coffee in the morning
I want you all over my skin like tattoos
Ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh ooh ooh
I can't lose you I would rather die
I can't lose you I would rather die
I can't lose you I would rather die
I would rather die
I would rather die
I would rather die
I'm addicted to you
Every night and day
I'm addicted to you
Need a fix of you babe
Well I'm addicted to you
Every night and day
Oh I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
(Damn Sundae dis shit nasty)
I'm addicted to you
The lyrics of will.i.am's song "B Boys" express a deep attachment and addiction to another person. The singer describes the individual they are addicted to as someone who is genuine ("fly type and she authentic"). They often find this person in intimate situations, as indicated by the line "most times in her drawls with it."
The song explores the complexities of their relationship, referencing arguments and the impact it has on the singer's happiness. Despite the ups and downs, the singer still feels a strong connection to this person, as highlighted by the line "I'm addicted to you, every night and day." The lyrics convey a sense of longing and dependence on the other person, portraying them as a source of comfort and healing.
Overall, the song delves into the depths of a passionate and addictive relationship, exploring the pain, joy, and longing that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bite size and I'm caught in it
I am small and insignificant compared to the overwhelming situation I find myself in
Fly type and she authentic
She is stylish and genuine
Might find her at the auction innit
She may be found at social events where expensive items are being sold
But most times in her drawls with it
However, most of the time she is comfortable and relaxed
The other night when we got into it
On another occasion when we had an argument
I swear I saw It in your eyes
I could see the truth in your eyes
All of my truths and none of the lies
You saw everything genuine about me and none of the deceit
I Care more where you side
I am more concerned about which side you are on
Sick and tired of the arguments
I am exhausted from the constant arguing
Stealing my joy like a thief in the night
You are taking away my happiness in a sneaky and unexpected manner
And you quick quick to fire
You are quick to become angry
Armament
Ready for battle
Not a quick fix said my karma mayne
This is not a simple solution, my destiny is involved
Let me explain
Allow me to clarify
Shawty like something that's good for the pain
She is like something that brings comfort during difficult times
There are some things you can never get over like when she bent over she own ya again
There are certain experiences that continue to impact you, such as when she seductively gains power over you once more
Like when she gets closer and you get some closure and you get done over from fucking again
When she gets emotionally closer, you think you will find peace but instead you end up hurt once more from the intimacy
Loosing them brains
Losing one's mind
Dopamine games
Playing with the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine in our brains
High times on the highway
Enjoying great moments while moving quickly through life
But them jugs them drugs innit
But those extravagances, those indulgences, you know
Them hugs like rum in me
Those hugs feel intoxicating like rum in my body
Over dose on your love no limit
I indulge excessively in your love without any restraints
When I hit it it's a lot like God damnit
When I experience it, it is overwhelming like an exclamation of astonishment
I get high when you pull
I experience euphoria when you are near me
Don't need pills you're my pillar
I don't need drugs because you are my support system
You the plug you my dealer
You are the source of my happiness, providing me with what I need
Yeah you are my main healer
You are the person who brings me the most healing and comfort
I'm addicted to you
I am deeply dependent and attached to you
Every night and day
Throughout every moment, day and night
Need a fix of you babe
I crave the presence and connection with you
Well I'm addicted to you
Well, I am undeniably addicted to you
Oh I'm addicted to you
Oh, I am undeniably addicted to you
Every time I'm falling
Whenever I am falling in love
You the one I'm calling
You are the person I turn to and rely on
Hooked up you like a kid on cartoons
I am deeply attached to you, just like a child captivated by cartoons
I'm hooked on you darling
I am deeply obsessed with you, my dear
Like coffee in the morning
Like how I need coffee in the morning to start my day, I need you
I want you all over my skin like tattoos
I desire to have you close and permanently within me, like tattoos on my skin
I can't lose you I would rather die
I cannot bear the thought of losing you, I would prefer death
I'm addicted to you
I am deeply dependent and attached to you
Damn Sundae dis shit nasty
Expressing strong disgust or amazement at something unpleasant
I'm addicted to you
I am deeply dependent and attached to you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Batsile Ramasodi, Mongezi Mashabela, Mongezi Zwane, Sibusiso Sondag
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