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".
MASH OUT
will.i.am Lyrics
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Hold it now, hold it now, (oh what?) hold it now
Hold it now, hold it now, (what what?) hold it now
Hold it now, hold it now, (oh what?) word
This is how we roll, when we mash out
There's no time for tantrum
This dance is on and on and on and
Yeah, I, am, that fly girl
Can't deny girl, nothin I won't try one type of girl
Well maybe not coke, cause I'm dope already
Lyrics sharp like dart and cut like machetes
And I'm rockin the shit steady
Like no doubt, the show's sold out
They know how I rolled in when I rolled out
Black Eyed Pea, L-Y-T
Slide through them bars, leave the track greasy
It's easy, I flow through the beat breezy
Hate, they used to tease me, now they wanna be me
Lyte's in the building, of course I'm back
Get that booty stuck like a cul-de-sac
I'm the all knowing like the almanac
And though your boy keep callin, I ain't callin him back
Uh uh
This is how we roll, when we mash out
There's no time for tantrum
Only time of dancin, it's the party anthem
I call Lyte so we could mash out
I swooped her up and then we mashed out
We stepped in the club to turn the party out
I took some flicks and poked my ass out
This is how we roll, when we mash out
There's no time for tantrum
This dance is on and on and on and
Fergie Ferg from the burbs, keepin shit flyer than birds
Concierge, valet, pulls my ride up to the curb
I step in the door, I said it, so listen
Me and MC Lyte takin you out on a mission
Like a space shuttle, me and my girls huddle
Get back to the crib, bathtubs filled with bubble
Champagne, caviar, for Hollywood rock stars
Back on the road, them mess with full bar
F-E-R, G-I, E
F-E-R, to the, G
Fergie Ferg rock hard most definitely
On the M-I, C with L-Y-T
I call Lyte so we could mash out
I swooped her up and then we mashed out
We stepped in the club to turn the party out
I took some flicks and poked my ass out
This is how we roll, when we mash out
There's no time for tantrum
Only time of dancin', it's the party anthem
Hold it now, hold it now (what what?) hold it now
Hold it now, hold it now (oh what?) hold it now
Hold it now, hold it now (what what?) hold it now
Hold it now, hold it now (oh what?) word
To all the cool chickens center stage on the mic
We puttin it on wax, it's the new style
Four and three and two and one
And when I'm on the mic, the hunnies come
I shoot the shit without a gun
The rhymes I rock are more than action
Nothin but that, that satisfaction
Action-packed like Action Jackson
Stand back cat, here come that blastin'
Blastin' from no other than will.i.am
This is how we roll, when we mash out
There's no time for tantrum
This dance is on and on and on and
The lyrics of will.i.am's song MASH OUT describe the high-energy and carefree atmosphere of a night out with friends, dancing and having fun without any worries. The repeated lines of "hold it now" and "this is how we roll when we mash out" add to the celebratory tone by emphasizing the moment and reveling in the present. The song features guest appearances by MC Lyte and Fergie, who each take turns contributing their own rap verses to the song. will.i.am's verse is particularly noteworthy for its playful use of language and wordplay, such as comparing his lyrics to "dart[s] that cut like machetes."
The lyrics of MASH OUT celebrate the sense of liberation and release that comes from a night out with good friends, leaving behind any troubles or problems and simply enjoying the moment. The rhythm and beat of the song reflect this carefree attitude, with a fast-paced tempo and dynamic instrumentation that encourages the listener to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold it now, hold it now, (what what?) hold it now
Pause and pay attention to what's coming next
Hold it now, hold it now, (oh what?) hold it now
Wait a minute and listen up
Hold it now, hold it now, (what what?) hold it now
Attention please
Hold it now, hold it now, (oh what?) word
Hang on and listen
This is how we roll, when we mash out
This is how we party and dance
There's no time for tantrum
No time for drama or complaining
Yeah, I, am, that fly girl
I am confident and unstoppable
Can't deny girl, nothin I won't try one type of girl
I am willing to try anything and cannot be denied
Well maybe not coke, cause I'm dope already
I don't need any drugs to be amazing
Lyrics sharp like dart and cut like machetes
My lyrics are powerful and piercing
And I'm rockin the shit steady
I am confident and strong
Like no doubt, the show's sold out
I am a confident performer with a sold-out show
They know how I rolled in when I rolled out
People recognize and remember me
Black Eyed Pea, L-Y-T
I am part of the Black Eyed Peas and am with MC Lyte
Slide through them bars, leave the track greasy
I effortlessly rap and leave my mark
It's easy, I flow through the beat breezy
I effortlessly flow with the music
Hate, they used to tease me, now they wanna be me
People who used to hate me now admire me
Lyte's in the building, of course I'm back
MC Lyte is here and we're ready to party
Get that booty stuck like a cul-de-sac
I'll dance so well your booty can't help but jiggle
I'm the all knowing like the almanac
I have wisdom beyond my years
And though your boy keep callin, I ain't callin him back
I'm not interested in someone who keeps bothering me
Fergie Ferg from the burbs, keepin shit flyer than birds
I am Fergie and I'm from the suburbs but I still rock it
Concierge, valet, pulls my ride up to the curb
I am fancy and my car is brought to me
Me and MC Lyte takin you out on a mission
MC Lyte and I are taking you on a fun night out
Like a space shuttle, me and my girls huddle
We are all together like a spaceship crew ready for an adventure
Get back to the crib, bathtubs filled with bubble
We go back home and relax in bubbly baths
Champagne, caviar, for Hollywood rock stars
We party like Hollywood rock stars with fancy drinks and food
Back on the road, them mess with full bar
We're back on the road and still partying with a full bar
F-E-R, G-I, E
This is how you spell my name
Fergie Ferg rock hard most definitely
I am confident and fierce
On the M-I, C with L-Y-T
MC Lyte and I are rapping together
To all the cool chickens center stage on the mic
Hello to all the amazing female rappers out there
We puttin it on wax, it's the new style
We are making new music that everyone will love
Four and three and two and one
The countdown to start the music
And when I'm on the mic, the hunnies come
I attract attention when I rap
I shoot the shit without a gun
I can talk tough without violence
The rhymes I rock are more than action
My lyrics are powerful and meaningful
Nothin but that, that satisfaction
I am satisfied with my work
Action-packed like Action Jackson
My rap is like an exciting action movie
Stand back cat, here come that blastin'
Watch out because I'm coming in with a strong rap
Blastin' from no other than will.i.am
This amazing rap is from will.i.am himself
Only time of dancin', it's the party anthem
This is a song to dance to, it's the ultimate party anthem
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: L. MOON, STACY FERGUSON, WILL ADAMS
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