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".
Check It Out
will.i.am Lyrics
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All these haters mad because I'm so established
They know I'm a beast, yeah I'm a fucking savage
Haters you can kill yourself, uh
In my space shuttle and I'm not coming down
I'm a stereo and she's just so monotone
Sometimes it's just me and all my bottles all alone
I ain't coming back this time
I can't believe it, it's so amazing
This club is heating, this party's blazing
I can't believe it, this beat is banging
I can't believe it, I can't believe it
(Hey) Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
(Yeah yeah, I'm feeling it now)
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Step up in the party like my name was Mr. T
All these hating naggers ain't got natin' on me
Honestly, I gotta stay as fly as I can be
If you Wiki Willy then you get super O.G.
Honeys always rush me 'cause I'm fly, fly, fly
Dummies they can't touch me 'cause I'm floating sky high
I stay swagger-ific you don't need to ask why
You just gotta see with your eyes
I can't believe it, it's so amazing
This club is heating, this party's blazing
I can't believe it, this beat is banging
I can't believe it, I can't believe it
(Hey) Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
(Yeah yeah, I'm feeling it now-ow)
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check this mother-fucker out
It got me in the club, in the club
Just rocking like this, oh, oh
The DunDun
The sun done
Yep, the sun done
Came up, but we still up in dungeon
The DunDun
Yep, in London
Competition, why yes I would love some
How the fuck they get mad 'cause they run done?
Mad 'cause I'm getting money in abundance
Man I can't even count all of these hundreds
Duffle bag every time I go to SunTrust
I leave the rest just to collect interest
I mean interest
Fuck my nemesis
Exclamation just for emphasis
And I don't sympathize, 'cause you a simple bitch
I just pop up on these hoes on some pimple shit
And put the iron to your face you old wrinkled bitch
Oh, we just had to kill it
We on the radio hotter than a skillet
We in the club making party people holla
Money in the bank we be getting top dollar
I'm a big baller,
You a little smaller
Step up to my level
Need to grow a little taller
I'm shot caller
Get up off my collar
You a Chihuahua
I'm a Rottweila'
I can't believe it, it's so amazing
I can't believe it, this beat is banging
I can't believe it, it's so amazing
I can't believe it, I can't believe it
(Hey) Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
(Yeah, yeah, I'm feeling it now)
Check it out
Check it out
Check it out
The lyrics to will.i.am's Check It Out are an ode to his own talent and success, as well as a dismissal of his haters. He boasts about his established presence in the industry, referring to himself as a "beast" and a "fucking savage." In contrast to the monotony of others, will.i.am prides himself on being dynamic and exciting. He takes listeners on a trip with him, declaring that he's not coming back this time and that he's in his own world, free from hate and negativity. The chorus celebrates the energy and excitement of the party and the music, with will.i.am marvelling at the beat and the amazing feeling.
The second verse echoes the first in its focus on will.i.am's success and style. He compares himself to Mr. T, saying that no one can touch him and he stays "swagger-ific." He pokes fun at those who try to bring him down, saying they can't keep up with him and are "dummies." The verse also mentions "The DunDun," "the sun done," and "your wrinkles," playing with language and rhythm to create a unique and memorable sound. The final section of the song is a back-and-forth between will.i.am and Nicki Minaj, with both rapping about their wealth and fame.
Overall, Check It Out is a high-energy celebration of will.i.am's own talent and success, set to a catchy beat and memorable lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepped in the party like my name was "that bitch"
I arrived at the party with confidence and power, as if I owned the place.
All these haters mad because I'm so established
There are people who envy my success and they express their frustration.
They know I'm a beast, yeah I'm a fucking savage
My skills and talent are unmatched and I am ruthless in my pursuit of greatness.
Haters you can kill yourself, uh
I have no time for negativity and those who attempt to bring me down should focus on improving their own lives instead.
In my space shuttle and I'm not coming down
I feel like I am on top of the world and I have no intention of stopping or slowing down.
I'm a stereo and she's just so monotone
I have a dynamic, complex personality while the person I'm referring to is dull and one-dimensional.
Sometimes it's just me and all my bottles all alone
At times, I drown out the world with alcohol and am more comfortable without anyone else around.
I ain't coming back this time
I have no intention of returning to the same old habits or situations.
Step up in the party like my name was Mr. T
I arrived at the party with confidence and swagger, like a famous and respected figure.
All these hating naggers ain't got natin' on me
Those who criticize or oppose me are insignificant and have no effect on my success.
Honestly, I gotta stay as fly as I can be
I am focused on maintaining my style and image, staying true to myself and what I represent.
If you Wiki Willy then you get super O.G.
If you look me up, you will find that I have a long-standing and respected reputation in my field.
Honeys always rush me 'cause I'm fly, fly, fly
Women are drawn to me because of my attractiveness and confidence.
Dummies they can't touch me 'cause I'm floating sky high
Those who try to bring me down are too far beneath me to have any real impact on my success.
I stay swagger-ific you don't need to ask why
I maintain a bold and confident demeanor without having to explain myself to anyone.
You just gotta see with your eyes
My swagger and style are apparent and undeniable, even without explanation.
The DunDun / The sun done / Yep, the sun done / Came up, but we still up in dungeon
Despite the new day dawning, we are still up and partying in a dark and intense environment.
Yep, in London / Competition, why yes I would love some
I'm in London, and I welcome any challengers or competitors in my field.
How the fuck they get mad 'cause they run done?
I don't understand why someone would be angry when they are clearly losing to me.
Mad 'cause I'm getting money in abundance
People are resentful of my financial success, which is significant and abundant.
Man I can't even count all of these hundreds
I have so much money that I am unable to even count it all.
Duffle bag every time I go to SunTrust
I carry a large sum of money with me wherever I go, and trustworthy financial institutions like SunTrust are where I keep it.
I leave the rest just to collect interest / I mean interest
I am wealthy enough to leave a large sum of money untouched in order to collect valuable interest over time.
Fuck my nemesis / Exclamation just for emphasis
I don't care for or fear my enemies, and I emphasize this sentiment with a passionate exclamation.
And I don't sympathize, 'cause you a simple bitch
I have no empathy for people who are beneath me and lack the complexity and drive that I possess.
I just pop up on these hoes on some pimple shit / And put the iron to your face you old wrinkled bitch
I unexpectedly confront those who try to oppose me, and I am willing to violently defend myself if necessary.
Oh, we just had to kill it / We on the radio hotter than a skillet
We just made an incredible and successful musical performance, and our song is receiving heavy airplay.
We in the club making party people holla / Money in the bank we be getting top dollar
As we party in the club, everyone is excited and having a great time. Meanwhile, we are also making a lot of money and earning top compensation for our work.
I'm a big baller, / You a little smaller / Step up to my level / Need to grow a little taller / I'm shot caller / Get up off my collar / You a Chihuahua / I'm a Rottweila'
I am a wealthy and powerful figure, while my opponents are insignificant and beneath me. Others need to earn more respect and status if they want to be on the same level as me.
I can't believe it, it's so amazing
I am in awe of the greatness and success that I have achieved.
This club is heating, this party's blazing
The club is becoming more intense and exciting, with everyone having a great time.
This beat is banging
The music is phenomenal and everyone is enjoying it immensely.
Check it out
Take notice and appreciate what we are doing and the success we have achieved.
Yeah yeah, I'm feeling it now
I am currently experiencing great success and happiness and feel fulfilled by my accomplishments.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bruce Woolley, Geoffrey Downes, James Brown, Onika Tanya Maraj, Trevor Charles Horn, William Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2:39 (Nickis Verse Lyrics)
The DunDun
The sun done
Yep, the sun done
Came up, but we still up in dungeon
The DunDun
Yep, in London
Competition, why yes I would love some
How the fuck they get mad 'cause they run done?
Mad 'cause I'm getting money in abundance
Man I can't even count all of these hundreds
Duffle bag every time I go to SunTrust
I leave the rest just to collect interest
I mean interest
Fuck my nemesis
Exclamation just for emphasis
And I don't sympathize, 'cause you a simple bitch
I just pop up on these hoes on some pimple shit
And put the iron to your face you old wrinkled bitch
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Nicki's pop era is so unmatched 🔥
@jenmb2679
when you listen to a song many years later and you love it even more than when it first came out.
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That's how I feel about this song these days.
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I can't believe that you don't know what a classic is.