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".
Make It Funky
will.i.am Lyrics
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(Dee-jayy....)
Make it funky for me [3]
(Dee-jayy....) (She said she said she...)
Move it in, check it out, move it in, check it out
Move itttttttt... i-i-i-i-i-i-i-it's - it's
- [will.i.am]
It's the funk that make you jump, sexy honies shake they hump
Got them dummies spendin money just to get up in yo' junk
Buy you drinks up at the bar, fill you up with alcohol
Why me, boo you, try to do you, even walk you to yo' car
You don't want what's goin down, you freak them to the sound
The bass was steady poundin, you dropped it to the ground
Hypnotized by the (dee-jayyy) when he select the beat
Steady rockin on a (weekday) heavy on repeat
So put 'em up, put 'em up, drop it down, to the ground
Back it up, back it up, somebody ask the (dee-jayyy)
- [Chorus]
Could you make it funky for me
Can you make it funky for me [2]
Can you make the (dee-jayyyy!)
Can you make it funky for me [2]
Could you make it funky for me
Could I ask the (dee-jayyyy!)
I make it funky for ya, I make ya feel alright [2]
- [will.i.am]
Reach for somethin really high, go ahead and touch the sky
Ain't no limit when you in it, live it up cause it's yo' life
Any minute we gon' spend it like the (shit) never gets spun
Oh yeah this (shit) just begun, and we came to have FUN!
Put away your guns, ladies keep shakin your buns
Some-body grab some-body party 'til the sun come up
And we ain't stoppin, I don't care if 20 cops come in
Let 'em keep knockin and knockin, we keep on rockin
So put 'em up, put 'em up, drop it down, to the ground
Back it up, back it up, somebody ask the (dee-jayyy)
[Chorus]
[will.i.am]
I make it funky for ya, I make ya feel alright
I make it funky for ya, I make ya feel al.. al... al.... al...... al...... al....... al......... [echoes]
Yo, yo, hey
You like the beat [4]
Go ahead girl rock it to the beat [2]
Yo
You like the track [4]
Go ahead girl shake it like that [2]
You like the sound [4]
Go ahead girl move it all around [2]
Yes
[repeat 3x]
Go 'head girl rock your body [2]
(Go 'head boy rock my body! Go 'head boy rock my body!)
The song "Make It Funky" by will.i.am is an upbeat and energetic dance track that encourages listeners to let loose and have fun. The repetitive chorus asks the DJ to "make it funky," which essentially means to play music that makes people want to dance and feel good. The verses are filled with playful lyrics about partying, drinking, and getting down on the dance floor. The song creates an atmosphere that is carefree and lighthearted, inviting listeners to forget their troubles and just enjoy the moment.
The lyrics in the chorus ask the DJ to "make it funky" several times, creating a call and response effect with the listener. This gives the song a fun and interactive quality, making it a popular choice for dancing and partying. The verses are filled with clever wordplay and playful euphemisms, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy themselves. Lines like "Got them dummies spendin money just to get up in yo' junk" and "You freak them to the sound" hint at the suggestive nature of the song's message.
Overall, "Make It Funky" is a fun, upbeat song that encourages listeners to let loose and have fun. The catchy chorus and playful lyrics make it a popular choice for dancing and partying.
Line by Line Meaning
Make it funky for me
Create a funky atmosphere for me
Move it in, check it out, move it in, check it out
Move closer, inspect what's happening, move closer, inspect again
It's the funk that make you jump, sexy honies shake they hump
The funk music makes you dance and sexily dressed women shake their hips
Got them dummies spendin money just to get up in yo' junk
Foolish men are spending money to have sex with you
Buy you drinks up at the bar, fill you up with alcohol
Men are buying you drinks and alcohol
Why me, boo you, try to do you, even walk you to yo' car
Men are trying to go out with you, have sex with you and take you home with them
You don't want what's goin down, you freak them to the sound
You are turning down their advances and instead dancing to the beat
The bass was steady poundin, you dropped it to the ground
The bass was heavy and you felt it in your body as you danced
Hypnotized by the (dee-jayyy) when he select the beat
You are entranced by the DJ's selection of music
Steady rockin on a (weekday) heavy on repeat
The DJ is playing music on a weekday, repeating popular songs
So put 'em up, put 'em up, drop it down, to the ground
Put your arms up, then drop to the ground
Back it up, back it up, somebody ask the (dee-jayyy)
Move backwards, then ask the DJ to play a request
Could you make it funky for me
Can you make it funky for me?
Could I ask the (dee-jayyyy!)
Can I ask the DJ?
I make it funky for ya, I make ya feel alright
I'm the one making the atmosphere funky and fun for you
Reach for somethin really high, go ahead and touch the sky
Try to achieve something great and aim high
Ain't no limit when you in it, live it up cause it's yo' life
There are no boundaries when you're living your life, so live it to the fullest
Any minute we gon' spend it like the (shit) never gets spun
We are going to spend every minute as if there is no tomorrow
Put away your guns, ladies keep shakin your buns
Put the violence away and keep dancing provocatively
Some-body grab some-body party 'til the sun come up
Find someone to dance with and keep the party going until sunrise
And we ain't stoppin, I don't care if 20 cops come in
We aren't slowing down the party, even if the police show up
Let 'em keep knockin and knockin, we keep on rockin
The police can try to stop us, but we won't stop dancing
Yo, yo, hey
Hey
You like the beat [4]
Do you like the music?
Go ahead girl rock it to the beat [2]
Dance to the beat
You like the track [4]
Do you like the song?
Go ahead girl shake it like that [2]
Dance with a provocative hip sway
You like the sound [4]
Do you like the music?
Go ahead girl move it all around [2]
Dance freely and energetically
Go 'head girl rock your body [2]
Dance freely and energetically
(Go 'head boy rock my body! Go 'head boy rock my body!)
Encourage boys to dance and have fun
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