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".
I Like To Move It
will.i.am Lyrics
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I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
We like to move it
I like to move it, move it
She like to move it, move it
We like to move it, move it
Keep on jumpin' off the floor
Dancin' 'til your feet is sore
Party hard just like it's Mardi Gras
'Cause that's what life is for (yeah)
And we don't party hardly (no)
We just party hard (yeah)
And not because we bored (no)
We party 'cause we born to party
We gon' move our bodies
With our hands in the air
And wave 'em all around
Like we just don't care
Yeah
Moto Moto in the house
Yeah
I'm about to turn it out
Yeah
And you know it's going down
I'm physically, physically, physically round
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
We like to move it
I like to move it, move it
She like to move it, move it
We like to move it, move it
We like to move it
Party ain't done, party ain't done
Party this belly got started, Act I
It just begun, big action
Pump up the volume, speaker blastin'
Shake up the ground, shake up the ground
Shake like a earthquake, quake up the ground
Play to make a sound, play to make a sound
Play to make a, play to make a, play to make a sound
So I can do my little dance, do my little dance
Do my little, do my little, do my little dance
Ants in my pants, got ants in my pants
Ants in my, ants in my, ants in my pants
That's why I keep on movin'
Yes, that's why I keep on groovin'
Yes, that's why I keep on doin'
Doin' what I'm doin', y'all
First name Moto, last name Moto
Here's how you spell it, M-O-T-O M-O-T-O
When I step in all the girls want a photo
Ya know, hey, yo
Moto Moto in the house
I'm about to turn it out
And you know it's goin' down
I'm physically, physically, physically round
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
We like to move it
I like to move it, move it
She like to move it, move it
We like to move it, move it
We like to move it
I like to party, party
He like to party, party
They like to party, party
We like to party
She like to shake it, shake it
She like to shake it, shake it
He like to shake it? Yo
Somebody say ho (ho)
Say ho ho (ho ho)
Back it up, back it up
Back it up, back it up
Back it up
Yo, somebody say yeah (yeah)
Say yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Back it up, back it up
Back it up, back it up
Back it up, back it up
Back it up (back it up), back it up (back it up)
Back it up (back it up), back it up (back it up)
Back it up (back it up), back it up (back it up)
Gimme room, gimme room
Gimme room 'cause
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
We like to move it
She like to shake it, shake it
She like to shake it, shake it
She like to shake it, shake it
Yeah, shake it girl, huh
We like to party, party
We like to party, party
We like to party, party
We like to party
We like to move it, move it
He like to move it, move it
They like to move it, move it
Move it, move it, move it, move it
Move it (move it)
The song "I Like To Move It" by will.i.am is a fun and upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to let loose and move their bodies. The repetitive lyrics, "I like to move it, move it," emphasize the importance of physical activity and the joy it can bring. The song also touches on the idea of partying and living life to the fullest, with lines like "Party hard just like it's Mardi Gras, 'Cause that's what life is for."
The chorus, "We like to move it," creates a sense of unity and togetherness, as if everyone is joining in on the dance party. The lyrics encourage listeners to jump, dance, and wave their hands in the air with abandon, without caring what others may think. The song is also filled with fun sound effects, such as shouts of "Yeah!" and "Ho ho!" that add to the playful and energizing vibe.
Overall, "I Like To Move It" is a song that promotes physical activity, positivity, and a carefree attitude towards life. It's a great song to dance to and let loose after a long day.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to move it, move it
I enjoy dancing and moving my body rhythmically
We like to move it!
We as a group enjoy moving and dancing together
Keep on jumpin' off the floor
Don't stop bouncing up and down on the dance floor
Dancin' 'til your feet is sore
Continue dancing non-stop until your feet hurt
Party hard just like it's Mardi Gras
Celebrate and have fun like you're at Mardi Gras
And we don't party hardly (No!)
We don't just party a little, we go all out
We just party hard (Yeah!)
We party with a lot of energy and excitement
And not because we bored (No!)
We're not partying because we're bored, we're doing it because we want to
We party 'cause we born to party
We were born to party and have a good time
We gonna move our bodies
We're going to dance and move our bodies
With our hands in the air
While lifting our hands up in the air
And wave 'em all around
We'll wave our hands frenetically around our bodies
Like we just don't care
We'll dance like no one is watching and we have no worries
Party ain't done, party ain't done
The party is not over yet, it's still going strong
Party this belly got started, Act I
The party has just begun and it's only the beginning
It just begun, big action
The party has just started and there's a lot of excitement happening
Pump up the volume, speaker blastin'
Increase the volume of the music and let the artists blast
Shake up the ground, shake up the ground
Make the floor shake with all the dancing and movement
Shake like a earthquake, quake up the ground
Dance so hard that the ground shakes like an earthquake
Play to make a sound, play to make a sound
Keep playing the music to make a lively sound and keep the party going
So I can do my little dance, do my little dance
Play music so that I can dance my own unique moves and enjoy myself
Ants in my pants, got ants in my pants
I'm so energetic and enthusiastic about dancing that it feels like I have ants in my pants
That's why I keep on movin'
I keep dancing and moving because I enjoy it so much
Yes, that's why I keep on groovin'
I continue grooving and dancing because it brings me joy
First name Moto, last name Moto
Introducing myself as Moto, first and last name
Here's how you spell it, M-O-T-O M-O-T-O
Explaining how to spell my name in case someone is interested
When I step in all the girls want a photo
When I walk in, all the girls want to take a picture with me
Moto Moto in the house
Announcing my presence and identifying myself as Moto Moto
I'm about to turn it out
I'm going to get the party started and make it even better
And you know it's goin' down
You can feel the energy and excitement building up
I'm physically, physically, physically round
Describing my physique as being round and possibly overweight
She like to shake it, shake it
She enjoys moving her body and shaking it to the music
He like to shake it? Yo!
He also enjoys moving his body and shaking it to the music
Somebody say ho! (Ho!)
Encouraging the crowd to shout and cheer by saying 'ho'
Say ho ho! (Ho ho!)
Encouraging the crowd to shout and cheer even louder by saying 'ho ho'
Back it up, back it up
Asking someone to move backwards or move something backwards
Back it up, back it up
Repeating the request to move something backwards
Gimme room, gimme room
Asking for some space or clearance to move around
Gimme room 'cause
Asking for some space to dance and move around because it's about to get crazy
Move it, move it, move it, move it
Continuing to encourage and invite everyone to move their bodies and dance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Erick Morillo, Mark Quashie
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