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".
Hey Now
will.i.am Lyrics
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关于好的或坏的 暂时别分了
感觉是真的 但是还会变的
其实你的我的加上别的 还有很多组合
HEY NOW HEY NOW
用力抱紧我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 这一刻就是我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 我带你穿过云朵 (体验生活)
明天会有什么 而你想要什么
想的太少或太多 都是种负荷
电流是流通的 颤抖是必须的
爱是不确定的互相长途跋涉
我只想对你说
HEY NOW HEY NOW
用力抱紧我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 这一刻就是我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 我带你穿过云朵 (体验生活)
远离这个地球
我只想对你说
(RAP)凌晨三点 睁开双眼
你熟睡的笑脸 这一刻那么甜 有你在身边
我的粗心时常惹你生气
我的对不起多盼望你的回应
过去的画面记忆犹新尤其我的不小心
差点让我们喊停 我要鼓起勇气我要告诉你
没有任何事情能够让我们分离
快不快乐 懂不懂得 不要那么ㄍ一ㄥ该放松 不管好的坏的
有的没的 都应该把握
把你的头 跟我用力摆动 不管摆左或摆右
就把烦恼抛在脑后 Ho!
创造新的生活 点了一杯可乐 破坏一些规则
其实谁都不能说 我们怎么样
才是对的 如果有些忐忑
只能紧紧抱着 因为这一切是那么 难以获得
我只想对你说
HEY NOW HEY NOW
用力抱紧我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 这一刻就是我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 我带你穿过云朵 (体验生活)
远离这个地球
我只想对你说
HEY NOW HEY NOW
用力抱紧我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 这一刻就是我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 我带你穿过云朵 (体验生活)
远离这个地球
我只想对你说
我只想对你说
HEY NOW HEY NOW
用力抱紧我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 这一刻就是我
HEY NOW HEY NOW 我带你穿过云朵 (体验生活)
远离这个地球
我只想对你说
In the lyrics to will.i.am's song "Hey Now," the singer expresses a desire for simplicity and contentment, emphasizing the importance of being happy without external interference. The song touches upon the transient nature of feelings and relationships, acknowledging that while things may feel real at the moment, they can also change. The lyrics highlight the complexity of human connections, suggesting that there are many possible combinations of relationships and experiences that can shape our lives.
The repeated refrain of "HEY NOW" serves as a call to action, urging the listener to embrace the present moment and hold on tightly. The imagery of being carried through the clouds and away from the earth symbolizes a sense of freedom and escapism, inviting the listener to transcend earthly concerns and experience life in a new light. The uncertainty of tomorrow and the incessant desires we hold are depicted as burdens that we must navigate together, accompanied by the necessary tremors and challenges that come with love and long-distance journeys.
The rapper's verse adds a personal touch to the song, reflecting on moments of vulnerability and mistakes that have caused tension in a relationship. The acknowledgment of past shortcomings and the desire for forgiveness and reconciliation underscore the theme of overcoming obstacles and finding strength in vulnerability. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and courage to speak up and affirm the inseparability of the two individuals, emphasizing the bond that transcends adversities and misunderstandings.
The song's overall message encourages letting go of worries and rules and embracing a new way of living, symbolized by sipping on a coke and breaking some norms. It underscores the importance of mutual understanding and support in navigating life's uncertainties and complexities, urging the listener to loosen up and enjoy the moment. The final repetitions of the chorus reinforce the longing for connection, the desire to hold on tight in a world full of uncertainties, and the shared experience of exploring life's adventures together, far away from the confines of this earth.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chang-De Xu, Neil Mullane Finn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NotYourAverageFlight
Where Did This Rap Go?
@jordanwhalley8836
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@JimPanze20
got murdered by hipsters
@bobstevens5636
The club scene blew up and people made shitty songs to dance to that lack structure so now we are stuck with all this awful hip hop pop bullshit.
@yes-i-am
down the drain it went... mains-stream, lel xD
@SuperBiT5000
But songs like this are made to dance as well. And they're lit! Unlike that house stuff... What's wrong with people?
@tanitapersicke5600
2023.. And I'm still in love with his music!
@toreytownsend4705
I still have his music blasting in my speakers to the car as well. #GoodDay/Night
@stephenmiyoba9731
2022 and I’m still listening to this masterpiece
@user-xg3es6dz4c
Me too