Will I Am
Real Name:
William James Adams Jr.
Profile:
American rapper, songwriter, musician, producer, DJ, entrepreneur, actor, and TV personality.
Born: 15 March 1975 in The Eastside, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Adams is professionally known by his stage name Will I Am (often written "will.i.am", pronounced "Will I am"), coming to prominence in the late 1990s as a member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas.
Will.i.am has also released four solo albums, the first being "Lost Change" (2001) on Atlantic Records, an original soundtrack to the movie of the same name. A music video was made for the song, "I Am", however, no singles were released from the album. The second solo album "Must B 21" (2003) followed, with track seventeen on the release, "Go!", being regularly used as the theme for the NBA Live 2005 and Madden NFL 2005 seasons. A video for the track was also recorded for use within the sports, however, no singles were released from the album.
Third album, "Songs About Girls" (2007) appeared with the first single released from the album being a club track titled "I Got It From My Mama" (2007) which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #31 on the 17 August 2007. The album also featured singles "Heartbreaker" (2007) and "One More Chance" (2007).
Will.i.am is also a music producer, and has produced with other major label artists including Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Eazy-E, Britney Spears, U2, Rihanna, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Earth, Wind & Fire, Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Cole, 2NE1, Smap, The Game (2), Nas, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Daddy Yankee, Wolfgang Gartner, and Juanes, et al. He has also been a coach on British TV talent contest show "The Voice" UK.
Born: 15 March 1975 in The Eastside, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Adams is professionally known by his stage name Will I Am (often written "will.i.am", pronounced "Will I am"), coming to prominence in the late 1990s as a member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas.
Will.i.am has also released four solo albums, the first being "Lost Change" (2001) on Atlantic Records, an original soundtrack to the movie of the same name. A music video was made for the song, "I Am", however, no singles were released from the album. The second solo album "Must B 21" (2003) followed, with track seventeen on the release, "Go!", being regularly used as the theme for the NBA Live 2005 and Madden NFL 2005 seasons. A video for the track was also recorded for use within the sports, however, no singles were released from the album.
Third album, "Songs About Girls" (2007) appeared with the first single released from the album being a club track titled "I Got It From My Mama" (2007) which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #31 on the 17 August 2007. The album also featured singles "Heartbreaker" (2007) and "One More Chance" (2007).
Will.i.am is also a music producer, and has produced with other major label artists including Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Eazy-E, Britney Spears, U2, Rihanna, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Earth, Wind & Fire, Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Cole, 2NE1, Smap, The Game (2), Nas, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Daddy Yankee, Wolfgang Gartner, and Juanes, et al. He has also been a coach on British TV talent contest show "The Voice" UK.
Sites:
will-i-am.com, muzu.tv, Facebook, plus.google.com, instagram.com, Twitter, vevo.com, Wikipedia, YouTube
Aliases:
Variations:
D.J. Will.I.Am, DJ Will.I.Am, I.Am, WILL.I.AM, WILLIAM, Wiil.I.Am, Wiill.i.am, Wil.I.Am, Wil.i.am, Will .I. Am, Will Adams, Will I. Am, Will I. Am., Will I.AM, Will I.Am, Will-I-Am, Will. I, Will. I. AM., Will. I. Am, Will.I. Am, Will.I.A, Will.I.A.M, Will.I.AM, Will.I.Am, Will.I.Am Music, Will.I.Am., Will.I.Amt, Will.I.am, Will.I.am., Will.Iam, Will.i.Am, Will.i.am, Will.i.am., Will1X, William, William Adams, William James Adams Jr., Will•I•am, Will․I․Am, wil.i.am, will i.am From Black Eyed Peas, will. i. am., will.I.am, will.i.Am, will.i.am., ウィル・アイ・アム, ｳｨﾙ･ｱｲ･ｱﾑ
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will.i.am* | Lost Change (Original Soundtrack) (Album) | BBE | BBEBGLP003 | UK | 2001 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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will.i.am* | Must B 21 (Soundtrack To Get Things Started) (Album) | will.i.am Music Group | none | US | 2003 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will I Am | Must B 21 (Soundtrack To Get Things Started) (CD, Promo, Smplr) | BBE | 103172-CYC | 2003 | Sell This Version | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will I Am | Songs About Girls (Album) | Will.I.Am Music Group, Interscope Records | 2926 | Indonesia | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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will.i.am* | #willpower (Album) | Will.i.am Music Group, Interscope Records | 0602527935225 | Europe | 2013 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will I Am | The Music of Will.I.Am (CDr, Promo) | Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc. | JA1106 | US | Unknown | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Long Beach Dub Allstars Featuring Will.I.Am* | Long Beach Dub Allstars Featuring Will.I.Am* - Sunny Hours (CD, Single, Promo) | DreamWorks Records | LBDPRO1101 | Australia | 2001 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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will.i.am* | I Am / Lay Me Down | BBE | BBEBG12004 | US | 2001 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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will.i.am* | Must Be 21 (Maxi) | BBE | none | US | 2003 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mad Stuntman* / Busta Rhymes Featuring Will I Am | Mad Stuntman* / Busta Rhymes Featuring Will I Am - I Like To Move It / New York Shit Remixes (7") | Champion Sound Records | none | Jamaica | 2005 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saïan Supa Crew Feat. Will I Am | Saïan Supa Crew Feat. Will I Am - La Patte (Single) | Virgin | 094634409728 | France | 2005 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Earth, Wind & Fire Featuring Will I Am | Earth, Wind & Fire Featuring Will I Am - Lovely People (12") | Sanctuary | SURDJ-85732-1 | US | 2005 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sergio Mendes* Featuring Black Thought, Chali 2na, Debi Nova + Will.i.am* | Sergio Mendes* Featuring Black Thought, Chali 2na, Debi Nova + Will.i.am* - Yes, Yes Y'all (Single) | Concord Records | PRO-CJ-0113-2 | US | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sérgio Mendes Feat Erykah Badu & Will I Am | Sérgio Mendes Feat Erykah Badu & Will I Am - That Heat (Maxi, Single) | Concord Records, will.i.am Music Group | none | US | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fergie (2) Featuring will.i.am* | Fergie (2) Featuring will.i.am* - Fergalicious (Single, Maxi) | Will.i.am Music Group, A&M Records, DAS Label | 1717620 | Australasia | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nas Featuring will.i.am* | Nas Featuring will.i.am* - Hip Hop Is Dead (Single) | Def Jam Recordings | 1721323 | Europe | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Pussycat Dolls Feat. Will I Am | The Pussycat Dolls Feat. Will I Am - Beep (Single, Maxi) | A&M Records | none | Denmark | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Busta Rhymes Featuring Kelis & will.i.am* | Busta Rhymes Featuring Kelis & will.i.am* - I Love My Chick (Single, Maxi) | Interscope Records | BRLOVECDP1 | Europe | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Too $hort* Featuring Snoop Dogg And Will.i.am* | Too $hort* Featuring Snoop Dogg And Will.i.am* - Keep Bouncin' (Single) | $hort Records, Jive, Zomba Label Group | none | US | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common feat. Will I Am | Common feat. Will I Am - A Dream / Bus Ride / Colors (12", EP) | Hollywood Records | ED-11902 | US | 2006 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chrisette Michele Featuring Will.I.Am* | Chrisette Michele Featuring Will.I.Am* - Be OK (12") | Def Jam Recordings | B0010588-11 | US | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will.I.Am* Featuring Snoop Dogg | Will.I.Am* Featuring Snoop Dogg - The Donque Song (Single) | Interscope Records | INTR-12298-2 | US | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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will.i.am* | I Got It From My Mama (Single, Maxi) | Interscope Records | INTR-12233-1 | US | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nicole Scherzinger Featuring Will.I.Am* | Nicole Scherzinger Featuring Will.I.Am* - Baby Love (Single, Maxi) | Interscope Records | none | US | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common feat. will.i.am* | Common feat. will.i.am* - A Dream (Single) | Hollywood Records | BVPR000269 | US | 2007 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reviews Show All 4 Reviews
DjKidCorruption
February 17, 2014
I'm with most people that this guy is a new age 'puff daddy' rip off merchant rebranding the old to new. But to say he is talentless...er noooo. I'm not some fan of him (now) but look back if u can to the days of 'black eyed peas' (specifically the album behind the front) when they didnt have the eye candy fergie in the band. They were amazing, fair he had input from 2 others but all three could breakdance and perform on stage, they had flow with funky beats in the back..oozing originality. Will I AM u just sold your soul to the devil for a bigger bank account contributing to what ''bell-end'' said ''truely everything wrong with pop music in the 21st century''
FluxCrux
November 27, 2013
Also should mention re the previous comment by Mrmilano that the track 'Let's Go' was lyrically nearly identical in the verses to the Jungle Brothers track 'Because I Got it Like That' and yet not one member of the Jungle Brothers is credited on that track as being a writer. Will.i.am is nothing more than a hack musician that shamelessly plagiarizes other artists work.
Mrmilano
May 3, 2013
edited over 10 years ago
After remaining relatively quiet regarding Will.i.am’s blatant plagiarism of Arty and Mat Zo’s “Rebound,” Anjunabeats has just released an official statement on the matter. While it is true that Will.i.am. credited Arty in the sleeve notes (but not Mat Zo), Anjunabeats attests that he did not receive permission to use the track. As of writing, there has been no official paperwork filed by either party for the use of the track, further implicating Will.i.am in this ongoing case of copyright infringement. It seems you actually can’t take someone’s work without them knowing and then thank them for it later. Who knew? See Anjunabeats statement after the break.
Anjunabeats is the record label behind Arty and Mat Zo and owns the master recording rights to their collaboration “Rebound.” Mat Zo and Arty have been important members of the Anjunabeats family for a number of years and “Rebound” was one of the label’s most popular releases in 2011.
As has been widely reported, a large section of “Rebound” was sampled on Will.i.am’s track “Let’s Go featuring Chris Brown” and this took place without the permission of Anjunabeats or Arty & Mat Zo.
Although Arty (but not Mat Zo) was credited in the sleeve notes, this is not the same as obtaining permission. To present someone else’s work as your own, you need to seek permission, agree terms and file paperwork, which has not happened in this case.
We’ve remained silent on this issue until now but as a record label it is our obligation to protect our artists’ interests and we felt it was necessary to respond to some of the inaccuracies that have been reported following Will.i.am’s recent comments to Associated Press.
Anjunabeats is the record label behind Arty and Mat Zo and owns the master recording rights to their collaboration “Rebound.” Mat Zo and Arty have been important members of the Anjunabeats family for a number of years and “Rebound” was one of the label’s most popular releases in 2011.
As has been widely reported, a large section of “Rebound” was sampled on Will.i.am’s track “Let’s Go featuring Chris Brown” and this took place without the permission of Anjunabeats or Arty & Mat Zo.
Although Arty (but not Mat Zo) was credited in the sleeve notes, this is not the same as obtaining permission. To present someone else’s work as your own, you need to seek permission, agree terms and file paperwork, which has not happened in this case.
We’ve remained silent on this issue until now but as a record label it is our obligation to protect our artists’ interests and we felt it was necessary to respond to some of the inaccuracies that have been reported following Will.i.am’s recent comments to Associated Press.
wyattryon
April 11, 2017