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".
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will.i.am Lyrics
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And I'm thinking about maybe later
Me and you can spend some time
And you can help me spend my money
Me and you can feel alive
And let's forget about the world, 'cause
Baby it's just you and I, I, I
Come on let's go
Crazy, alright
Come on let's go
Crazy, alright
Come on, let's go
Crazy, alright
Come on let's go
Let's go
Let's go
(Let's) dancing on the dance floor
Girl, it's you I adore
Step off stage, I scream for more
My native tongue I love galore
Snap my fingers, make you mine
If not, I snap a second time
After that I guarantee you will be standing next to me
My baby, baby, baby
You're sexy, drive me crazy
I feel like I been blazing
Puffin' purple hazing
Look girl, this love is natural
Forever undetachable, so
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's go
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's go
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's go
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's get crazy, alright
Come on, let's go
Crazy, alright
Come on, let's go
Crazy, alright
Come on, let's go
Crazy, alright
Come on, let's go
Let's go
You gotta, you gotta get get crazy
Get get crazy
You gotta, you gotta get get crazy
Let's go
Love you like my boom-box
Make me wanna moonwalk
No, this ain't no love
Lamborghini Countach
Mrs. Maserati, hop inside my Bugatti
Girl, I'ma make you mine, ha, damn you're fine, I want your body
I want, I want, I want ya
Love me then, why won't ya?
Girl, this ain't no puppy love
A grown man shit, no youngster
I would love to touch you
I ain't trying to rush ya but
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's go
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's go
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's go
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Let's get crazy
Let's get crazy
Let's get crazy
Let's get crazy
Let's go
Let's go
Let's go
All day, girl, I had you on my mind
And now I'm thinking about maybe later
Me and you can spend some time
And you can help me spend my money
Me and you could feel alive
And let's forget about the world 'cause
Baby it's just you and I, I, I
To have the time of your life
You must abandon all logic and inhibitions
Hence the term, "Let's go crazy"
To have a better experience while partying
Adopt this concept
Let's get dumb
The song Let's Go by Will.I.Am feat. Chris Brown is a fun and upbeat song that invites listeners to let loose and have a good time. The lyrics revolve around the idea of forgetting about the world and spending time with a special someone, while dancing and enjoying life. The song starts with the artist recounting how he has had his love interest on his mind all day, and how he is looking forward to spending time with her. He then invites her to join him on the dance floor and promises to make her feel alive. The chorus encourages everyone to let go of their inhibitions and get crazy, while the rest of the song continues to describe the artists' desire to spend more time with their love interest.
The repeated chorus "Let's get crazy, alright, come on let's go" challenges listeners to forget about their problems and join in on the fun. The lyrics also encourage the idea of natural love that is "forever undetachable" and "watcha waiting for?" implying that there is no need to hold back your desires. The artist further illustrates his desire for his love interest through vivid metaphors such as "Love you like my boom-box, make me wanna moonwalk" and "Mrs. Maserati, hop inside my Bugatti."
In summary, the song is a celebration of life and love, fostering a carefree and enjoyable atmosphere through its catchy melody and playful lyrics. It encourages listeners to let go of their troubles and join in on the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
All day, girl, I had you on my mind
I've been thinking about you all day
And I'm thinking about maybe later
I can't stop thinking about you and me spending time together later
Me and you can spend some time
Let's spend some quality time together
And you can help me spend my money
Let's have fun and spend some money together
Me and you can feel alive
We can feel alive and liberated together
And let's forget about the world, 'cause
Let's forget about all our problems and enjoy the moment
Baby it's just you and I, I, I
It's just you and me, we're in this together
Let's get crazy, alright,
Let's have a crazy, fun time
Come on let's go Crazy, alright,
Come on, let's get wild and crazy
Let's go Crazy, alright,
Let's do something wild and crazy
Come on let's go Crazy, alright,
Come on, let's do something wild and crazy
Let's go, Let's go,
Let's do it
(Let's) Dancing on the dance floor
Let's dance together on the dance floor
Girl, it's you I adore
I adore you, girl
Step off stage, I scream for more
I want more of you even off stage
My native tongue I love galore
I love my native tongue so much
Snap my fingers, make you mine
Watch me make you fall for me at my snap of fingers
If not, I snap a second time
If it doesn't work the first time, I'll try again
After that I guarantee you will be standing next to me
I know I can persuade you to be by my side
My baby, baby, baby
My beloved one
You're sexy, drive me crazy,
You are super sexy and make me lose it
I feel like I been blazing,
I feel like I've been high
Puffin' purple hazing
Smoking purple haze
Look girl, this love is natural,
Our love is natural and authentic
Forever undetachable, so
Our love is strong and unbreakable
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Don't wait, let's do it now
You gotta, you gotta get get crazy
You have to go wild to have a good time
Get get crazy
Go totally wild
Love you like my boom-box,
I love you as much as I love my boom-box
Make me wanna moonwalk,
You make me wanna moonwalk like Michael Jackson
No, this ain't no oolove,
This isn't some silly love affair
Lamborghini Countach
A fancy car
Mrs. Maserati, hop inside my Bugatti,
A reference to three different sports cars
Girl, imma make you mine ha damn you're fine, I want your body
I find you incredibly attractive and I want to be with you
I want, I want, I want ya
I really, really want you
Love me then, why won't ya?
Love me back, why won't you?
Girl, this ain't no puppy love
This is a serious, grown-up love
A grown man shit, no youngster
I'm a grown man, not a youngster
I would love to touch you
I would love to be close to you
I ain't trying to rush ya but
I don't want to pressure you but
Let's get crazy, alright,
Let's go wild and have the time of our lives
Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for? Watcha waiting for?
Don't wait, let's do it now
Let's get crazy
Let's have an unforgettable time
You gotta, you gotta get get crazy
You have to let loose and have fun to experience real joy
Let's go
Let's do it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shane Connery Brown, Lamont Savory, Aeion Hoilett, Clayton Chevaughn, Kirk Andre Bennett, Kevon Omario Webster
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