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".
Stay High
will.i.am Lyrics
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Under the night sky, and one little joint
It's a good night, stars're shining
Under the night sky, and one little joint
This vibe, can you feel it?
My little world, I don't need anything else
Some clouds shattering star light
Mine glowin' in the mid haze, in the middle of haze
Stay high, stay high, stay high, high, high
Go on, go on, go on, oh, oh
This vibe, can you feel it?
My little world, I don't need anything else
Some clouds shattering star light
Mine glowin' in the mid haze, in the middle of haze
Hey hey hey
Stay high, stay high, stay high, high, high
Go on, go on, go on, oh, oh
The lyrics to will.i.am's song "Stay High" depict a serene and euphoric moment in the artist's life. The repetition of "It's a good night, stars're shining" sets the scene for a peaceful evening under the night sky. The mention of "one little joint" suggests that will.i.am is enjoying a moment of relaxation and tranquility, possibly through the use of marijuana.
The lyrics convey a sense of contentment and being in one's own world. will.i.am expresses that he doesn't need anything else in his "little world" to feel satisfied. The reference to "clouds shattering starlight" implies a sense of enchantment and beauty. It suggests that even amidst the haziness brought on by the high, there is still something magical and captivating about the experience.
The repetition of "Stay high, stay high, stay high" indicates will.i.am's desire to extend and prolong this state of bliss. It can be seen as a mantra, encouraging himself to stay in this euphoric mindset. The repetition of "Go on, go on, go on" may reflect a desire to continue indulging in the moment and not let any external pressures or worries intrude upon his tranquility.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stay High" capture a moment of peaceful escapism, where will.i.am finds solace and joy in the simplicity of the night sky and the temporary escape provided by his chosen form of relaxation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a good night, stars're shining
Tonight is a wonderful evening with the stars illuminating the sky
Under the night sky, and one little joint
We are enjoying ourselves under the night sky while sharing a single joint
This vibe, can you feel it?
Can you sense the current atmosphere and energy?
My little world, I don't need anything else
In this moment, my personal realm is complete and I am content
Some clouds shattering star light
Occasionally, clouds disrupt the shining of starlight
Mine glowin' in the mid haze, in the middle of haze
However, my light continues to radiate through the mist of uncertainty
Hey hey hey
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Stay high, stay high, stay high, high, high
Suggesting the desire to maintain a euphoric state
Go on, go on, go on, oh, oh
Encouraging others to continue whatever they are doing with enthusiasm
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: 채 혜지
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@Mr_OrkyDay
Someone in 2024 ?
@plexistellar
Me!
@Sofocante122
Me, ando high xd
@itsriiah3927
Meeeee🎉
@adelavega7324
Mee
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🍃
@trevdizzle1456
The song lyrics weren't this depressing when we were younger now I clearly understand it
@iam.7509
it sounds the same same to me tbh.
@catalinflorescu8324
Yes is verry nice song 7 years
@lazzyshineng9917
same-