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".
V.I.P.
will.i.am Lyrics
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To all my sexy ladies
It was summer in Miami
I took a ride down Ocean Drive
So I stand here next to the crossroad
She had me hypnotized by the look in her eyes
(Her hips) Hips like Shakira
(Lips) like Angelina
Drive with me tonight
Brazilian Ibiza, Cannes
?
Your my Señorita
Drive with me
Shawty your a hottie
Your looking like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to leave this bar with me?
To the afterparty
You got me feeling like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you wanna hit the Hotel Suite
Señorita Cómo estás ey yo mamacita
Sexappeal, dein Stil Adriana Lima
Fresh, nice, gedresst wie Maria
Baby langsam du unterschätzt den Tequila
Dolce Vita, komm, ich zeig' dir mein Leben
Werd' mein Mädchen und vorbei ist der Regen
Dein Blick, die Lippen, die goldbraune haut
Ja ich hab Erfolg bei den Frauen doch bei dir ist es anders ich mein
Du sollst mir vertrauen
Der rote Teppich komm, ich roll' ihn dir aus
Bring' dich zu Fendi, danach zum Friseur
Tiffany Schmuck Agent Provocateur
Ich schwör' ich zeig' dir die ganze Welt
Warum, ich hab auf der Bank viel Geld
und was du willst bekommst du, ich lieb dein Stil, mein It-Girl, mein VIP
Shawty your a hottie
Your're looking like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to leave this bar with me?
To the afterparty
You got me feeling like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to hit the Hotelsuite
Eh Señorita, go!
(Ba Ba Ba) Aha Aha
(Ba Ba Ba) Let's go, Baby!
(Ba Ba Ba) Okay (Ba Ah!)
Vamos a la playa ven conmigo guapa
Esta noche yo soy tu papa
Yeah du hast diese Welt verdient
Den diamantenbesetzte Twelvethirteen
Egal ob Miami Beach, Rio, Cannes, Monte Carlo
Dein Handgepäck ist jetzt voll mit Karos
Du liebst es, ich lieb's auch
Dein Kleid ist so schön, aber tu mir den gefallen, zieh's aus
Nackt Baden, im Pool
Klingt cool, soviel Weißwein Baby, im Blut
Ob es Sex gibt?
Wer weiß
Glaub mir du hast diesen I-need-a-girl-style, Hoodies
Chucks doch nachts miss World
Selbst wenn ich was zu tun hab du darfst mich stören OK
Baby ich lieb dein Stil, mein it girl, mein VIP
Shawty your a hottie,
Your'e looking like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to leave this bar with me?
To the afterparty
You got me feeling like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to hit the Hotel Suite
She reminds me of Maria
Looking like a moviestar
Come with me my señorita
I dont need no groupie love no more
No more
No more
No more
No more
No more
I dont need that groupie love (no)
No more
No more
No more
No more
No more
No more
I dont need that groupie love
Shawty your a hottie
Your're looking like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to leave this bar with me?
To the afterparty
You got me feeling like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to hit the Hotel Suite
Shawty your a hottie
Your're looking like a VIP
Señorita Cómo estás
Don't you want to leave this bar with me?
To the afterparty
You got me feeling like a VIP
Señorita cómo estás
Don't you want to hit the Hotel Suite
The song "V.I.P." by will.i.am featuring G&B and Kay One is about the rapper's encounter with a beautiful woman in Miami with eyes that mesmerize him. He meets her at the crossroads and is drawn to her hips, which remind him of Shakira's, and lips, which he compares to Angelina Jolie's. The woman becomes his señorita for the night, and he offers to take her on a drive through Brazilian Ibiza, Cannes, and more. He calls her a VIP and asks her to come to the afterparty with him and to hit the hotel suite.
Kay One's rap verse talks about showing the señorita his life, which includes the red carpet, Fendi, Tiffany jewelry, and Agent Provocateur lingerie. The verse also mentions his success with women but how the señorita stands out and how he wants her to trust him. He promises to show her the world and buy her whatever she wants.
The chorus repeats the lines about the señorita being a hottie and VIP and the invitation to leave the bar for the afterparty and hotel suite.
The lyrics are essentially a pickup line packaged in a club track. They celebrate the beauty and allure of women and offer glamour and luxury as a way to impress and seduce them. The references to Shakira and Angelina Jolie reflect cultural icons of femininity and sexuality that add to the mythologizing of the female body. The language mix of Spanish, German, and English also adds a cosmopolitan flavor to the song, reinforcing the idea of global sophistication and hedonism.
Line by Line Meaning
It's G&B and Kay One
The song features the artists G&B and Kay One.
To all my sexy ladies
Addressing the audience, will.i.am invites all the attractive women listening to this song to join him.
It was summer in Miami
The events being described took place during the summer season in Miami.
I took a ride down Ocean Drive
Will.i.am drove down a famous street in Miami called Ocean Drive.
So I stand here next to the crossroad
At this moment, will.i.am finds himself at a point in his life where he must make a pivotal decision.
She had me hypnotized by the look in her eyes
The woman he is referring to had the ability to capture his attention and focus just through her gaze.
(Her hips) Hips like Shakira
The lady in question had impressively fluid and seductive hip movements, similar to those of Shakira.
(Lips) like Angelina
Her lips were plump and luscious, akin to those of Angelina Jolie.
(This) your're my señorita
The woman he is addressing is his Senorita.
Drive with me tonight
Will.i.am is inviting his lady companion to go for a drive with him that night.
Brazilian Ibiza, Cannes
He suggests various luxurious vacation spots like Brazil, Ibiza, and Cannes.
?
This line is unclear and open to interpretation. It is possible that he is referring to another party location or luxury destination.
Your my Señorita
He continues to address the woman as his Senorita.
Drive with me
He repeats his earlier request for her to join him for a drive.
Shawty your a hottie
Will.i.am is admiring the woman's physical beauty once again.
Your looking like a VIP
He compliments her on her elegance and sophistication, which connotes a VIP-like aura.
Señorita cómo estás
He asks his Senorita how she is doing.
Don't you want to leave this bar with me?
Will.i.am is suggesting leaving the current setting (a bar, in this case) for something more desirable or adventurous.
To the afterparty
He proposes the idea of going to an afterparty, likely at a location of his choosing.
You got me feeling like a VIP
Being in the company of his Senorita makes the artist feel like a VIP himself (because of her VIP quality).
Don't you wanna hit the Hotel Suite
Will.i.am invites his companion to spend some private time with him in a hotel suite.
Señorita Cómo estás ey yo mamacita
A continuation of his earlier polite greeting, flavored with elements of playful flirtation by calling her 'mamacita.'
Sexappeal, dein Stil Adriana Lima
He is admiring her sex appeal and fashion style by comparing her to the famous supermodel Adriana Lima.
Fresh, nice, gedresst wie Maria
He admires her fresh, elegant, and well-dressed appearance and compares her to Maria (likely referring to a famous personality or celebrity).
Baby langsam du unterschätzt den Tequila
He is warning her that to go slow while drinking tequila, as it is a strong alcoholic beverage that can easily overwhelm an individual.
Dolce Vita, komm, ich zeig' dir mein Leben
He offers his carefree and luxury-filled lifestyle to his companion, which he refers to as Dolce Vita (meaning Sweet Life).
Werd' mein Mädchen und vorbei ist der Regen
He is asking her to become his girlfriend in a romantic gesture, which he refers to as putting an end to the past woes (symbolized by the rain).
Dein Blick, die Lippen, die goldbraune haut
He is admiring his lady's beauty, mesmerized by her captivating look, luscious lips, and golden-brown skin tone.
Ja ich hab Erfolg bei den Frauen doch bei dir ist es anders ich mein
He acknowledges his success with getting attention from women, but he feels towards his companion is special and not like the others he has encountered before.
Du sollst mir vertrauen
He is urging her to trust him.
Der rote Teppich komm, ich roll' ihn dir aus
He promises her a red carpet treatment, which suggests his willingness to pamper her.
Bring' dich zu Fendi, danach zum Friseur
He suggests taking her to high-end fashion brand Fendi and later to a salon to give her more luxurious experiences.
Tiffany Schmuck Agent Provocateur
He refers to famous and luxurious brands like Tiffany and Agent Provocateur.
Ich schwör' ich zeig' dir die ganze Welt
He is making a big promise of showing her every corner of the world.
Warum, ich hab auf der Bank viel Geld
He claims to have a lot of money in the bank, which enables him to fulfill his promises made to her.
und was du willst bekommst du, ich lieb dein Stil, mein It-Girl, mein VIP
He assures her of his ability to provide everything she desires and loves her fashion-forward style by describing her as his It-Girl and VIP.
Eh Señorita, go!
He instructs his Senorita to go ahead.
(Ba Ba Ba) Aha Aha
This line serves as a musical interlude or beat drop.
(Ba Ba Ba) Let's go, Baby!
Will.i.am excites the listener with an energetic call to action.
(Ba Ba Ba) Okay (Ba Ah!)
Another musical interlude or beat drop to pump up the energy.
Vamos a la playa ven conmigo guapa
He suggests going to the beach with him, inviting his companion to join him.
Esta noche yo soy tu papa
He declares himself as her 'daddy' or a dominant figure to further appeal to his companion.
Yeah du hast diese Welt verdient
He compliments her on being deserving of having everything in the world.
Den diamantenbesetzte Twelvethirteen
He refers to a luxurious and over-the-top watch called the Twelvethirteen which is studded with diamonds.
Egal ob Miami Beach, Rio, Cannes, Monte Carlo
He wouldn't mind visiting luxurious vacation spots like Miami Beach, Rio, Cannes, or Monte Carlo with her.
Dein Handgepäck ist jetzt voll mit Karos
He suggests that she fill her luggage with fashionable luxury items, such as diamonds, before traveling.
Du liebst es, ich lieb's auch
He implies that she loves expensive things and he loves that too.
Dein Kleid ist so schön, aber tu mir den gefallen, zieh's aus
He admires her dress but requests that she takes it off in a teasing manner.
Nackt Baden, im Pool
He suggests that they engage in a racy activity like skinny-dipping in the pool.
Klingt cool, soviel Weißwein Baby, im Blut
He thinks the idea sounds exciting and getting drunk on white wine would add to the fun.
Ob es Sex gibt?
He questions the possibility of engaging in a sexual relationship with her.
Wer weiß
He concludes this question with an uncertain tone, leaving the answer to the imagination.
Glaub mir du hast diesen I-need-a-girl-style, Hoodies
He finds her attractive and describes her fashion sense as having the 'I-need-a-girl-style,' which means she dresses in popular casual wear such as hoodies.
Chucks doch nachts miss World
He further describes her laid-back fashion style, mentioning that she even wears popular sneakers called Chucks and still looks attractive like a Miss World contestant.
Selbst wenn ich was zu tun hab du darfst mich stören OK
He values spending time with her even if he is busy and tells her she can always interrupt him.
Baby ich lieb dein Stil, mein it girl, mein VIP
He falls for her fashion sense and describes how she has become his It girl and VIP.
Shawty your a hottie,
He compliments her stunning physical appearance once again.
Your'e looking like a VIP
He still finds her elegant and sophisticated, looking like a VIP.
Don't you want to hit the Hotel Suite
A repetition of his earlier request, this time emphasizing the allure of spending private time in a hotel suite.
She reminds me of Maria
He finds her beautiful, and she reminds him of another gorgeous woman called Maria.
Looking like a moviestar
Her appearance and fashion sensibility exude the glamour and appeal of top movie stars.
Come with me my señorita
He continues the romantic and persuasive invitation to his Senorita.
I dont need no groupie love no more
He asserts that he doesn't need insincere or attention-seeking fans commonly known as groupies.
No more
He reinforces his point that he is not interested in a relationship based on superficiality or opportunism.
I dont need that groupie love (no)
A repetition of his earlier statement that he doesn't want to entertain groupie love or attention-seeking behavior.
Señorita Cómo estás
The song concludes with a final greeting to his Senorita, asking how she is doing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID DEVINE MCRAE, KENNETH GLOECKLER, MARVIN L. MOORE-HOUGH, PHILIPPE HEITHIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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