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".
Freshy
will.i.am Lyrics
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Come and look at this, nigga over here wit'
Fly kicks, fly wear, fly gear, fly chair,
Fly swag, fly bag, fly niggas that ain't fly shit.
Your chick, she know, for real, she know,
King Tut motherfucker I'm gold, icy, stay cold.
This car right here I made, I made
You didn't know? Now you do,
Motherfucker like me stay cool,
Igloo, igloo, igloo, cool.
Big willy, stay chilly,
My money so funny is silly.
Look at you, look at me,
Look at these, nigga please.
What's this in my pocket?
This knot, it's a lot
Big dollar, big dollar, paper, gwop.
What's that? Oh, this?
Fresh shit, fresh shit,
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, yep.
What's that? Oh, this?
This here?
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit,
Come and look at this, nigga over here wit'
High price, my clothes
Over priced, my hoes
New house, no fence
Bank account, lot of chips.
Gettin' brain, your bitch,
She loves, swallowin' kids.
Going broke, ain't an option,
If I want it, I'm a cop it.
Hundred K, that's nothing,
Everybody talking money.
Talkin' jets, that's stuntin'
Start the car, push button.
Get trippy, pop pills,
White girls, snortin' coke
I do it for the cash, for the drugs, not a hoe.
Nigga safe when I swerve past
Got a bad bitch with a Birkin bag
With a drug habit, just rollin' hash,
In the strip club throwing cash.
In here trapped out, money machine go beep
In here racked out, counting bands off in my sleep.
What's that? Oh, this?
Fresh shit, fresh shit
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, yep.
What's that? Oh, this?
This here?
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit,
Come and look at this, nigga over here wit'
Hot wheels be hot,
May what? Maybach.
Bu what? Bugatti,
Masa who? Masserati.
My chick got body
It shakes like jelly.
Big titty, big booty, no belly,
Big titty, big booty, no belly,
My swag, my style, supreme, dope.
So slick, so fresh, so clean, soap.
My boat, my plane, no no cocaine,
Uh-uh, don't sniff, that nigga right there is different.
My brain, I'm smart,
This nigga right here gon' start.
Big biz, big biz,
Gon' do it big like Walt Dis
Mikey, Mikey, Mikey Mouse,
Motherfucker got a big ol' house
No niggas sleeping on my couch.
What's that? Oh, this?
Fresh shit, fresh shit
Lambo, Lambo, Lamborgini.
What's that? Oh, this?
Fly shit, fly shit,
Gucci, Gucci, Gucci, Louis.
Vuiton, Christian, Louboutin, red bottom,
All colors, all types I got 'em,
I study, I bought them.
I rock, I wear, that shit you want
Yves Saint, Yves Saint, Yves Saint Laurent.
Your style be old, played out baggy.
My style new shit, way out swaggy.
Fresh shit, yep. Expensive, yep.
I'm a buy me a jumbo jet,
Lease it to the New York Jets.
Balling, balling, balling big,
Shot calling, shot calling, shot calling, yeah.
What's that? Oh, that?
Oh, that ain't nothin' but plat
Platinum, platinums
Platinum, plaques
I can let you hold some stacks,
You don't gotta pay 'em up (?)
Go buy you a couple Cadillacs
Ball hard motherfucker, be black.
What's that? Oh, this?
Fresh shit, fresh shit
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, yep.
What's that? Oh, this?
What, this?
Fresh shit, you know, you know,
You see it.
This shit, this shit
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit
Fresh shit I'm fresh, I'm fresh I'm fresh
I'm fresh to death.
The lyrics to will.i.am's song Freshy are a braggadocious display of wealth and status. The singer boasts about his fly kicks, fly wear, fly gear, fly car, and fly swag. He explains that he made the car himself and stays paid. He also mentions his King Tut-like status and icy gold. He talks about his high-priced clothes and hoes, new house, bank account, and getting brain. He even mentions his drug habit and throwing cash at the strip club. The chorus repeats the phrase "Fresh Shit" several times throughout the song, indicating that the singer's style and possessions are always cutting-edge and ahead of the game.
This song is essentially an anthem for those who feel like they have made it and have the means to display their wealth and status. It is also a celebration of the luxury lifestyle that comes with success.
Interestingly, will.i.am wrote and produced this song entirely on his iPhone during a flight to Japan. He later finished the track in Tokyo and recorded it with some local rappers.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit
New, stylish, and impressive things that I have
Come and look at this, nigga over here wit'
Come and see what I have, because I am superior to you
Fly kicks, fly wear, fly gear, fly chair,
My shoes, clothes, accessories, and even my furniture are all fashionable and cool
Fly swag, fly bag, fly niggas that ain't fly shit.
Even the people associated with me are stylish and impressive, unlike you
Your chick, she know, for real, she know,
Your girl knows about my greatness, she recognizes it
King Tut motherfucker I'm gold, icy, stay cold.
I am like a king, I am valuable and untouchable
This car right here I made, I made
I personally designed and created this car
I am, I am, I stay paid.
I am successful and wealthy, I always have money
You didn't know? Now you do,
If you didn't already realize, now you understand my greatness
Motherfucker like me stay cool,
Someone as cool as me always stays calm and collected
Igloo, igloo, igloo, cool.
My coolness is like an igloo, it is solid and unbreakable
Big willy, stay chilly,
I am a big shot and I remain calm and composed
My money so funny is silly.
My wealth is so excessive and ridiculous, it's almost comical
Look at you, look at me,
Compare yourself to me, and you'll see the vast difference
Look at these, nigga please.
Look at the things I have, it's beyond your imagination
What's this in my pocket?
Do you want to know what I have in my pocket?
This knot, it's a lot
It's a large amount of money
Big dollar, big dollar, paper, gwop.
I have a lot of money, large bills, and cash flow
High price, my clothes
My clothes are expensive and exclusive
Over priced, my hoes
The women I associate with are expensive and luxurious
New house, no fence
I have a new and luxurious house, with no boundaries
Bank account, lot of chips.
My bank account is filled with a significant amount of money
Gettin' brain, your bitch,
I am receiving oral sex from your girl
She loves, swallowin' kids.
She enjoys performing oral sex and swallowing semen
Going broke, ain't an option,
I will never become financially unstable
If I want it, I'm a cop it.
If I desire something, I will buy it immediately
Hundred K, that's nothing,
Having one hundred thousand dollars is insignificant to me
Everybody talking money.
Everyone is discussing their wealth and financial status
Talkin' jets, that's stuntin'
Boasting about private jets is considered impressive
Start the car, push button.
My car is so advanced, I can start it with the push of a button
Get trippy, pop pills,
I engage in drug use to achieve a hallucinogenic state
White girls, snortin' coke
Caucasian women are consuming cocaine through their noses
I do it for the cash, for the drugs, not a hoe.
I pursue material wealth and drug use, not relationships with women
Nigga safe when I swerve past
People feel secure when I drive by
Got a bad bitch with a Birkin bag
I have an attractive and desirable woman who owns a luxury Birkin bag
With a drug habit, just rollin' hash,
She has a drug addiction and casually smokes marijuana
In the strip club throwing cash.
I am in a strip club, throwing money around
In here trapped out, money machine go beep
I am in a location where the money-making operation is fully operational
In here racked out, counting bands off in my sleep.
I am so wealthy that even in my sleep, I am counting large sums of money
Hot wheels be hot,
My expensive cars are eye-catching and impressive
May what? Maybach.
I own a luxurious Maybach car
Bu what? Bugatti,
And I also own a high-end Bugatti car
Masa who? Masserati.
Additionally, I possess a Masserati car
My chick got body
The woman I am with has an attractive physique
It shakes like jelly.
Her body moves sensually, like a jiggly substance like jelly
Big titty, big booty, no belly
She has large breasts, a voluptuous buttocks, and a flat stomach
My swag, my style, supreme, dope.
My unique and attractive appearance is of the highest quality
So slick, so fresh, so clean, soap.
I am incredibly cool, stylish, and neat
My boat, my plane, no no cocaine
I own a yacht and a private plane, but I don't use cocaine
Uh-uh, don't sniff, that nigga right there is different.
No, don't snort drugs like cocaine, because I am unique and superior
My brain, I'm smart,
I am intelligent and knowledgeable
This nigga right here gon' start.
I am the one who will initiate action or a situation
Big biz, big biz,
I am involved in significant business endeavors
Gon' do it big like Walt Dis
I will accomplish things on a grand scale, just like Walt Disney
Mikey, Mikey, Mikey Mouse,
I am like Mickey Mouse, a beloved and iconic character
Motherfucker got a big ol' house
I own a large and impressive house
No niggas sleeping on my couch.
No one is staying in my house without contributing
Lambo, Lambo, Lamborgini.
I own multiple Lamborghini cars
Fly shit, fly shit,
My belongings and overall appearance are incredibly stylish
Gucci, Gucci, Gucci, Louis.
I wear luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton
Vuiton, Christian, Louboutin, red bottom,
I own high-end designer shoes with red soles from Christian Louboutin
All colors, all types I got 'em,
I possess items in a wide range of colors and variations
I study, I bought them.
I have studied and invested in these luxury items
I rock, I wear, that shit you want
I wear and flaunt the things that you desire to have
Yves Saint, Yves Saint, Yves Saint Laurent.
I own clothing and accessories from the luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent
Your style be old, played out baggy.
Your fashion sense is outdated and unimpressive, characterized by loose-fitting and oversized clothes
My style new shit, way out swaggy.
My fashion sense is innovative and incredibly stylish
Fresh shit, yep. Expensive, yep.
My belongings and appearance are new and stylish, and they come with a high price tag
I'ma buy me a jumbo jet,
I am going to purchase a large private airplane
Lease it to the New York Jets.
I will rent it out to the NFL team New York Jets
Balling, balling, balling big,
I am succeeding and living life luxuriously
Shot calling, shot calling, shot calling, yeah.
I am the one making important and influential decisions
Oh, that ain't nothin' but plat
What you see is just platinum, an expensive and valuable material
Platinum, platinums
These are platinum records, indicating my success in the music industry
Platinum, plaques
These are physical awards in the form of plaques made out of platinum, given for my achievements
I can let you hold some stacks,
I can lend you a significant amount of money
You don't gotta pay 'em up (?)
You don't have to repay the borrowed money
Go buy you a couple Cadillacs
Take the money and purchase a couple of Cadillac cars
Ball hard motherfucker, be black.
I am extremely successful and dominant, which is attributed to my black identity
Fresh shit, fresh shit
New, stylish, and impressive things that I have
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, yep.
Continuing to describe the new and impressive things that I possess
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit
More new, stylish, and impressive things that I have
Come and look at this, nigga over here wit'
Come and see what I have, because I am superior to you
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit, yep.
Continuing to describe the new and impressive things that I possess
What's that? Oh, this?
Do you want to know what this is?
Fresh shit, fresh shit, fresh shit
New, stylish, and impressive things that I have
Fresh shit I'm fresh, I'm fresh I'm fresh
I am constantly maintaining a new and stylish appearance
I'm fresh to death.
I am so stylish and impressive that even in death, I remain fresh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARRELL EVERSLEY, HOWARD EVERSLEY, JAIME LIM MUNSON, JORDAN HOUSTON, SHAUN SPEARMAN, WILL ADAMS
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Astrid Snook
the fact i can still rap this makes me happy
Dubcee Deluxe
But... Nevermind..
YoungCali94
Killing it 😍👏
Dragon12836
One of my favourite songs on the album!!
tristan0312ify
I love this song because when the beat pounds my headphones pound.
Alex Mitchell
my only problem with this song is: i cant play it as loud as i want with out pissing off the landlord
Emile
Love the whole album
Caleb_Bobby
can't stop listening to this
Jonas Henrique
So cool! Best music of #willpower
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