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".
Where Have You Been
will.i.am Lyrics
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I keep my hoes in check, you buy Nike for yours
Say they want that loud, I'mma bring that noise
Check my watch on a flight
Yeah, I call that airtime
Murk 'em in the middle of the street
That gon' be his deadline
Say you nobody 'till somebody gon' body you, flatline
Pocket full of dead guys and you know I'm anti
Anti-social, anti-lame
But ain't I cool n****, ain't I?
You looking at a star that's spaced out
They try to take my style and then take off
I go to work with no days off
Everything I own paid off
Shawty p**** hair shaved off
And she did it just for me, n****
Would skip you like a spacebar
But I much rather delete n****s
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
I've been getting to the money, where the f*** you been?
Gucci hat (Gucci hat), Gucci belt
If you wrote a autobiography
You'd have to sue yourself
Your lying a**, codeine in my wine glass
I know you had a wild past
I ain't f***ed you in a while with your wild a**
I get high and I fly past
I don't know nothing 'bout iChat
I work in this iPhone they need an app called iTrap
I trap, shining like a night lamp
I just hit my girlfriend and asked her where her wife at
White cup, white hat, laying on a white couch
Got that presidential and a residential white house
N**** saying "who?" (who) like a white owl
You can see me shinin' (shinin') with the light out
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
I've been getting to the money, where the f*** you been?
Turn five to a ten to a twenty to fifty to hundred
My n****s get money, I want it (Beep!)
Ride through the city my n****s got choppers
My b**** she's so pretty that's my Pocahontas
Everything on me I shine like a trophy
Run up a check while they watch out for police
Versace my pinky, a brick on my Rollie
The Cali Ferrari I'm feeling like Kobe
Tru' that's to the death of me, n****
Killers on the right and left of me, n****
My destiny n**** to get all this money
I can't share that whole recipe with you, n****
My n**** told me "get 'em" did it I got 'em
Stand on that couch, drink out of the bottle
That .40 got hollows, that b**** she gon' swallow
Get to that money, I'm king of Chicago
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought the Benz just to f*** your friends
Giuseppe's 900 with that gold boss
Everything 'bout me raw like a dope charge
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
I've been getting to the money, where the f*** you been?
In "Where Have You Been", will.i.am features 2 Chainz who contributes a verse to the song. The song opens with 2 Chainz boasting about his superiority and how he keeps his women in check while mocking those who buy Nike. He claims that he is the one who brings the noise, indicating that he is a force to be reckoned with. In the second verse, 2 Chainz raps about his money-making lifestyle, his misogynistic exploits, and his contempt for those who try to imitate his style. Throughout the song, 2 Chainz repeats the line "I've been getting money, where the f*** you been?" indicating his financial success.
The lyrics of the song depict a life of luxury characterized by excess, wealth, and status. 2 Chainz raps about his Gucci hat and belt, his pinky ring, and his gold watch. He also alludes to his sexual exploits, bragging about buying a new crib just to "f*** you in", and how he likes his girlfriends to shave their pubic hair. Nonetheless, the song has received criticism from some quarters for its misogynistic, materialistic and vulgar content.
Overall, "Where Have You Been" is a song that celebrates wealth and success, while at the same time, it reinforces problematic gender stereotypes and promotes a culture of conspicuous consumption and hypermasculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep my hoes in check, you buy Nike for yours
I don't waste my money on my girls, I keep them in line. Meanwhile, you're spending money on expensive shoes for yours.
Say they want that loud, I'mma bring that noise
People say they want something exciting and intense, and I'm here to deliver it.
Check my watch on a flight
Yeah, I call that airtime
I'm always on the move and checking my watch while in the air.
Murk 'em in the middle of the street
That gon' be his deadline
Yeah, you gon' respect mine, got a body on my Tec-9
I'm not afraid to take someone out if they cross me. I earn respect through fear and intimidation.
Say you nobody 'till somebody gon' body you, flatline
Pocket full of dead guys and you know I'm anti
Anti-social, anti-lame
But ain't I cool n****, ain't I?
I carry the memory of those I've killed as a reminder that I won't hesitate to do it again. I don't care about being social or normal, but that doesn't mean I'm not still cool.
You looking at a star that's spaced out
They try to take my style and then take off
I go to work with no days off
Everything I own paid off
I'm a successful and famous musician who operates at a different level than others. People try to imitate me but they can't keep up with my work ethic and success.
Shawty p**** hair shaved off
And she did it just for me, n****
Would skip you like a spacebar
But I much rather delete n****s
My girlfriend did something special for me that I appreciate. I don't have time for people who don't matter to me, so I'd rather just cut them out of my life altogether.
Gucci hat (Gucci hat), Gucci belt
If you wrote a autobiography
You'd have to sue yourself
Your lying a**, codeine in my wine glass
I know you had a wild past
I ain't f***ed you in a while with your wild a**
I wear expensive and flashy clothes, while you would have to sue yourself if you wrote a book about your life because of all the lies you'd tell. I know you used to be wild because of the drugs in my drink, and I haven't been intimate with you because you're too wild for me.
I get high and I fly past
I don't know nothing 'bout iChat
I work in this iPhone they need an app called iTrap
I trap, shining like a night lamp
I just hit my girlfriend and asked her where her wife at
I'm always high and living the high life. I don't know anything about iChat, but I do know how to make money. I'm always working and shining like a light. I have a girlfriend, but I'm also curious about women who are into other women.
White cup, white hat, laying on a white couch
Got that presidential and a residential white house
N**** saying "who?" (who) like a white owl
You can see me shinin' (shinin') with the light out
I'm living in luxury with my white cups, white hat, and white couch. I even have a presidential and residential white house. People may not know me, but they can see me shining even in the dark.
Turn five to a ten to a twenty to fifty to hundred
My n****s get money, I want it (Beep!)
Ride through the city my n****s got choppers
My b**** she's so pretty that's my Pocahontas
I'm all about making money and my crew knows how to do it. We ride through the city with guns to protect ourselves. My girl is beautiful and I see her as my very own Pocahontas.
Everything on me I shine like a trophy
Run up a check while they watch out for police
Versace my pinky, a brick on my Rollie
The Cali Ferrari I'm feeling like Kobe
I'm constantly shining and everything I have is like a trophy. I'm making money quickly while trying not to get caught by the police. I have a Versace ring, expensive watch, and Cali Ferrari, and I feel like a basketball superstar Kobe Bryant.
Tru' that's to the death of me, n****
Killers on the right and left of me, n****
My destiny n**** to get all this money
I can't share that whole recipe with you, n****
I'm committed to my money-making goals and am constantly surrounded by dangerous people. It's my destiny to become rich and successful, but I can't give away all of my methods for getting there.
My n**** told me "get 'em" did it I got 'em
Stand on that couch, drink out of the bottle
That .40 got hollows, that b**** she gon' swallow
Get to that money, I'm king of Chicago
Bought a new crib just to f*** you in
Bought the Benz just to f*** your friends
Giuseppe's 900 with that gold boss
Everything 'bout me raw like a dope charge
My friend told me to take control and I did it. I'm so wild that I stand on couches and drink straight from the bottle. I carry around a loaded gun and my girls are willing to do whatever I want. I'm the king of Chicago and I have no problem spending money on lavish things to impress women. Everything about me is raw and exciting, just like a drug charge.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAUHEED EPPS, LEON SMITH, MARQUEL MIDDLEBROOKS, MICHAEL LENN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2007: 'I got it from my mama'!
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2007
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Got it from my Photoshop
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