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".
That Power
will.i.am Lyrics
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And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And I'm loving every second
Minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I got that power
I got that power
They call me Willay
Stay so cool, I'm chillay
I done made that millay
On my way to that billay
Used to have a piggy bank, but now I got that bigger bank
Who who cares what the haters think
They hate on me 'cause we doing what they can't
I stay on that hustle, I flex that little muscle
Hate to bust your bubble
I'm on that other level
I'ma take it higher and high and high and higher
I stay in fly attire
Keeping burning like that fire
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And I’m loving every second minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I got that power
I got that power
I got that power, power, power, power
Y-y-yes y'all feeling funky fresh y’all
Work to be the best y’all
Work good under pressure
Been through all that stress y'all
Get-get this off my chest y’all
Made it out them projects with this project that’s progress y’all
I did it for my mama
I told her when I was younger
That I'ma be that number
When you thought I be that number one
I take it higher and high and high and higher
I stay in fly attire
Keeping burning like that fire
Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
So I'ma get stronger
Comin’ like a bataram, bataram
I’m knockin’ knockin’ down that door again (door again)
Comin’ like a bataram, bataram
I’m knockin’ knockin’ down that door again (door again)
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
And I'm loving every second, minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I got that power
I got that power
I got that power, power, power, power
And I'm loving every second, minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
And I'm loving every second, minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
The lyrics to Will.I.Am and Justin Bieber's song #ThatPower are all about making it big and being powerful. Will.I.Am raps about how he used to have a small piggy bank but now has a bigger bank, proving that hard work and perseverance can lead to success. He stays on his hustle and works to be the best, even under pressure, and has made progress in his life. He attributes this success to his mom, who he promised to be number one when he was younger.
The chorus, sung by Bieber, reiterates the theme of power and strength. He sings about being alive and being able to fly, emphasizing the freedom and limitless possibilities that come with power. He loves every second of his success and is driven to become even bigger, better, and stronger.
The repeated phrase "I got that power" reinforces the message of the song and is meant to inspire listeners to feel powerful and to believe that they can achieve their dreams through hard work and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I am not just existing, but truly living with passion and purpose.
And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
I am not confined by limitations and can soar to great heights.
And I'm loving every second minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power
I am fully embracing every moment and growing stronger and more powerful with each passing second, minute, and hour.
I got that power
I possess a great strength and ability to achieve my goals and aspirations.
They call me Willay
I am known by the nickname Willay.
Stay so cool, I'm chillay
I remain calm and collected in any situation.
I done made that millay
I have earned millions of dollars through my hard work and dedication.
On my way to that billay
I am on the path to earning even more, reaching my financial goals and becoming a billionaire.
Used to have a piggy bank, but now I got that bigger bank
I have gone from saving small amounts of money to having a significant amount of wealth.
Who who cares what the haters think
I am not concerned with the negative opinions of others.
I'm on that other level
I have achieved a level of success that others can only dream of.
I'ma take it higher and high and high and higher
I am constantly striving for greater levels of success.
Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
I understand that overcoming challenges and hardships will only make me stronger and more resilient.
Comin’ like a bataram, bataram
I am approaching my goals with a fierce determination and unstoppable drive.
I’m knockin’ knockin’ down that door again (door again)
I am persistent in my pursuit of success and will not let anything stand in my way.
Y-y-yes y'all feeling funky fresh y’all
I am feeling confident and energized, ready to take on whatever challenges come my way.
Work to be the best y’all
I am constantly striving to be the best version of myself and achieve my full potential.
Work good under pressure
I am able to perform well and stay composed even in high-pressure situations.
Been through all that stress y'all
I have faced numerous challenges and adversities in my life.
Made it out them projects with this project that’s progress y’all
I have overcome a difficult upbringing to make significant progress towards my goals.
I did it for my mama
I worked hard to achieve success for the sake of my mother and to make her proud.
I take it higher and high and high and higher
I am constantly pushing myself to new heights of success.
Keeping burning like that fire
I am maintaining my passion and drive, not allowing it to fade or die out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILL ADAMS, DAMIEN LEROY, JUSTIN BIEBER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We got that power lol
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We live for the “Just Dance” era🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Ya
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Just 4 that? and The planet?
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ye