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".
Sex Love Rock N Roll
will.i.am Lyrics
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A data entry five-to-niner
Yeah, I guess I'm my own boss
But everyone's my supervisor
Tell me what kind of living legend
Would only want a living wage
Because I just turned 27
And I'm dying of old age
I wanna have but not be had
And I think "can I sell this
The rainfall's a windfall the fourth wall a paywall"
Whenever things get bad
So this is what I choose to do
With my redeeming quality
That thing that came from the same place as my
Instability
It's not a gift if you pay for it
And I don't want no charity
I spent all my years to end up right here, and now
I really think I'd rather leave
Cause I hate sex. I hate drugs
And I hate rock n' roll
And I hate music and my
Lack of self-control
And I hate sex. I hate drugs
And I hate rock n' roll
And I hate proving that
I'm still human after all
It's the death of the author
You read between white chalk outlines
Well if the pen's that much stronger
Then call this Harakiri as I kamikaze to my career suicide
I hate these Easter bunny encores
2 and 4 beat claps
Stockade stages, applause and praise
And trying to chuck tomatoes back
News-feeds, groupies, critics, analytics, and
Starry-eyed stalkers who demand a man in lipstick
And a role model psycho but an echo in their chamber
Martyr to their dollar but a baby in a manger
Effigy on the alter: the parish they brandish their
Torches and sway to this love song
Screaming
"Virginia, walk on my water!"
Their apocryphal daughters with Nerf armor and AR's who want me
Caught with red hands cut my wrists and make me put white gloves on
So go ahead sure, drink my Kool-aid
It wouldn't mix well with my meds
But there's demand and a market for my brand-scars
And I can't treat the trademarks in my head
I hate to be "that guy," but I'm not that guy anymore
And I made God damn sure he's dead
And I would dance on his grave, but the music I play
Seems to say take me instead. So
I hate sex. I hate drugs
And I hate rock n' roll
And I hate music and my
Lack of self-control
And I hate sex. I hate drugs
And I hate rock n' roll
And I hate music
Yeah, I hate you kids
And I hate putting up fourth walls
And I hate proving that
I'm still human after all
I hate proving that
I'm still human
The lyrics to will.i.am's song "Sex Love Rock N Roll" delve into the internal struggles and conflicts of the singer, who is grappling with their own sense of self-identity and place in the world. The opening verses paint a picture of a mundane desk job that the singer finds unfulfilling and soul-crushing, despite being their own boss. They express a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with their current situation, feeling trapped by society's expectations of success and productivity at a young age.
The lyrics explore themes of self-worth, ambition, and authenticity. The singer wrestles with the idea of success and whether it is truly fulfilling if it comes at the cost of one's integrity and values. They reject the idea of selling themselves out for financial gain or seeking validation from others, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their sense of individuality and dignity.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals a deep-seated disdain for elements associated with the music industry, such as sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, and the pressure to conform to certain expectations. They express frustration with the performative aspects of fame and the sacrifices required to maintain a public image, rejecting the notion that success equates to personal happiness.
The closing verses of the song allude to a sense of defiance and liberation from societal pressures to conform. The singer challenges the idea of being seen as a mere commodity or entertainer, instead asserting their right to self-determination and self-expression. They reject the notion of being reduced to a caricature or a product for public consumption, emphasizing their desire to break free from societal expectations and define their own identity. Overall, "Sex Love Rock N Roll" offers a raw and introspective look at the conflicts and contradictions within the singer's psyche, challenging listeners to reflect on the complexities of fame, success, and personal authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a desk job
My work is mundane and repetitive
A data entry five-to-niner
I work a standard 9-5 job doing data entry
Yeah, I guess I'm my own boss
I have some autonomy in my work
But everyone's my supervisor
But feels like everyone is watching and judging me
Tell me what kind of living legend
Questioning what defines a legendary status
Would only want a living wage
Why settle for just a basic income
Because I just turned 27
Feeling old at a young age
And I'm dying of old age
Struggling with feeling like time is passing quickly
Guess I'm just selfish
Acknowledging a sense of self-centeredness
I wanna have but not be had
Desiring control and independence
And I think 'can I sell this
Questioning the value of personal achievements
The rainfall's a windfall the fourth wall a paywall'
Seeing barriers in personal success
Whenever things get bad
Struggling in difficult situations
So this is what I choose to do
Deciding on a path despite challenges
With my redeeming quality
Holding onto something positive amidst struggles
That thing that came from the same place as my
Recognizing internal contradictions
Instability
Lack of stability in life and emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Will Wood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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