William James Adams Jr. (born March 15, 1975), known professionally as will… Read Full Bio ↴William James Adams Jr. (born March 15, 1975), known professionally as will.i.am, is an American hip-hop and pop musician and founding member of the Black Eyed Peas. Adams is of Jamaican descent and has rapped since his teenage years. Along with co-writing many of the Peas' hit songs, he's also had a solo career featuring multiple top 20 hit singles as well as collaborations with various artists such as Mick Jagger and Britney Spears among many others.

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".

Buzzin'
will.i.am Lyrics

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Its '07 all over again, baby. We just met. Allow me to reintroduce myself. Over the course of the next fifteen years I will proceed to prove ain't nobody got bars like me out here. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. We just flexing, Daddy! We just rapping bro!
If I kick a rhyme like this, they thinking I might miss
These little niggaz plotting they trying to disarm my ticks
I'm on a different level now I make Saddam-like hits
And all I gotta say is the third time's the charm, I guess.
How we made it out the bottom, if you asked I couldn't tell ya
Next to third word political paraphernalia
I'm yet to see a mouse that ran a ferris and fell here

And if you ain't as dope its now embarrassing, hell yeah!
My people stay eating and that's word to Novacane
When I was on my knees he said it wasn't over, man
Sending blessings to the sky for everything we overcame
Real recognise real, a soldier see a soldier, man.
We risk it all for some peace and some quiet
Cuz if you think my life is easy man I dare you to try it
I dare you to drop this verse in this political climate
Its funny how my fear of heights probably made me a pilot.
Made myself the guest of honour when I wasn't invited
Cuz if you kicked me out the building man I promised a riot
All I do is tell the truth, sometimes its hard to be quiet
Sometimes I hate my gift and wish I wasn't inspired.
But then I see these kids and I want them to fly
Put that folded fist at the end of your arm to the sky
Cuz we ain't leaving this party without our palm on the prize
If these niggaz wished me success why was they kind of surprised
When we made record of the year, that's right, read it and weep
And people rock with me, I gave them what they need to believe
You had the trap sold cuz niggaz really needed reprieve
Now women can't hold their smiles when they see me in streets.
'07 Buzzin!
'07 Buzzin!

And it's nothing.
Ticka!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Will.I.Am's song "Buzzin'" reflect his confidence and determination to prove his skills as a rapper over the next fifteen years. He starts by reintroducing himself to the audience, emphasizing that he is at a different level now and has the ability to create impactful music. He mentions that some people underestimate him and try to undermine his success, but he remains unfazed. Will.I.Am credits his hard work and persistence for making it out of difficult times and mentions the influence of political situations in his journey.

He expresses gratitude for the support he receives from his fans, referring to them as soldiers who recognize and appreciate real talent. Will.I.Am talks about the sacrifices he has made for a peaceful and quiet life, challenging anyone who thinks his success came easily. The lyrics display a sense of defiance and determination as he refuses to be excluded or silenced, using his platform to speak the truth. He acknowledges both the challenges and the blessing of his talent, especially when he sees the impact he can have on inspiring young people to reach for their dreams.

The repetition of "Buzzin'!" and the interjection "Ticka!" throughout the lyrics adds a sense of energy and excitement, emphasizing the buzz and momentum he has created with his music.

Line by Line Meaning

Its '07 all over again, baby
We are going back in time to the year 2007, just like it's happening again right now, darling.

We just met. Allow me to reintroduce myself.
We have just met, but let me introduce myself once again so you know who I truly am.

Over the course of the next fifteen years I will proceed to prove ain't nobody got bars like me out here.
In the next fifteen years, I am determined to show that there is nobody out there who can rap better than me.

Yeah, yeah. Yeah. We just flexing, Daddy!
Yes, yes. Yes. We are simply showcasing our skills and confidence, my friend!

We just rapping bro!
We are just expressing ourselves through our rap music, brother!

If I kick a rhyme like this, they thinking I might miss
When I deliver a verse like this, they might doubt my ability to succeed.

These little niggaz plotting they trying to disarm my ticks
These young individuals are scheming, attempting to undermine my unique skills.

I'm on a different level now I make Saddam-like hits
I have reached a higher level of success, now creating impactful hits similar to those of Saddam Hussein.

And all I gotta say is the third time's the charm, I guess.
I believe that the third attempt at something will bring the desired success, or so it seems.

How we made it out the bottom, if you asked I couldn't tell ya
I cannot really explain how we managed to rise from the lowest point of our journey, if you were to inquire.

Next to third-word political paraphernalia
Alongside political items associated with third-world countries

I'm yet to see a mouse that ran a ferris and fell here
I have never witnessed a timid individual succeed in this rap game and then decline.

And if you ain't as dope its now embarrassing, hell yeah!
If you lack the same level of greatness, it is indeed quite embarrassing for you, absolutely!

My people stay eating and that's word to Novacane
My people continue to succeed and thrive, and I swear on it, just like Novocaine numbing the pain.

When I was on my knees he said it wasn't over, man
During times of hardship, when I felt defeated, someone encouraged me and reassured me that it was not the end.

Sending blessings to the sky for everything we overcame
We are expressing gratitude and sending blessings to the heavens for all the obstacles we have conquered.

Real recognise real, a soldier see a soldier, man.
Authentic individuals can easily identify one another, just like a soldier can recognize another warrior, my friend.

We risk it all for some peace and some quiet
We are willing to put everything on the line in order to achieve peace and tranquility.

Cuz if you think my life is easy man I dare you to try it
Because if you believe that my life is effortless, my friend, I challenge you to experience it for yourself.

I dare you to drop this verse in this political climate
I challenge you to release this particular verse in the current political atmosphere.

Its funny how my fear of heights probably made me a pilot.
Ironically, my fear of heights may have led me to become a pilot metaphorically, achieving great heights in my career.

Made myself the guest of honour when I wasn't invited
I positioned myself as the most important guest, even when I was not initially welcomed or acknowledged.

Cuz if you kicked me out the building man I promised a riot
Because if you were to expel me from the establishment, my friend, I guaranteed there would be chaos and rebellion.

All I do is tell the truth, sometimes its hard to be quiet
I only speak honestly and openly, although it can be difficult to remain silent at times.

Sometimes I hate my gift and wish I wasn't inspired.
Occasionally, I despise my talent and yearn to be devoid of inspiration.

But then I see these kids and I want them to fly
However, when I observe these young individuals, I become filled with a desire for them to soar and reach their full potential.

Put that folded fist at the end of your arm to the sky
Raise your hand with a clenched fist, extending your arm towards the sky.

Cuz we ain't leaving this party without our palm on the prize
Because we refuse to depart from this celebration without securing our hold on the ultimate reward.

If these niggaz wished me success why was they kind of surprised
If these individuals claimed to desire my success, why were they somewhat taken aback by it?

When we made record of the year, that's right, read it and weep
When we were recognized as the best record of the year, that's correct, read about it and shed tears of envy.

And people rock with me, I gave them what they need to believe
People strongly support me because I provided them with what they required to have faith and trust in me.

You had the trap sold cuz niggaz really needed reprieve
You successfully influenced and deceived others because they desperately sought a break or relief.

Now women can't hold their smiles when they see me in streets.
Now, when women catch sight of me in public, they cannot help but smile radiantly.

'07 Buzzin!
Experiencing a buzzing and excitement reminiscent of the year 2007!

And it's nothing.
And it means nothing compared to what is yet to come.

Ticka!
Making a rhythmic sound effect, highlighting the beat and energy of the music.

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Written by: Victor Muligisa

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