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'''''#willpower''''' is the upcoming, fourth studio album by American rapper [[will.i.am]], known for his work with [[The Black Eyed Peas]]. The album was originally entitled ''Black Einstein'', but the title was changed after it was suggested the title could be deemed offensive.<ref>{{cite web|web=http://twitter.com/#!/iamwill/status/123918782568726528.com|author=TWITTER.COM|title=Will.I.Am tweet about his new song "The Hardest Ever (T.H.E.)"|date=2011-10-12}}</ref> Although the album's official lead single is ''[[T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)]]'', four collaborative singles, that originally appear on the featuring artist's album, are included. |
'''''#willpower''''' is the upcoming, fourth studio album by American rapper [[will.i.am]], known for his work with [[The Black Eyed Peas]]. The album was originally entitled ''Black Einstein'', but the title was changed after it was suggested the title could be deemed offensive.<ref>{{cite web|web=http://twitter.com/#!/iamwill/status/123918782568726528.com|author=TWITTER.COM|title=Will.I.Am tweet about his new song "The Hardest Ever (T.H.E.)"|date=2011-10-12}}</ref> Although the album's official lead single is ''[[T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)]]'', four collaborative singles, that originally appear on the featuring artist's album, are included. #willpower is due for release in Japan on February 14, 2012, and will be released in the [[United Kingdom]] on April 29, and in the [[United States]] pon April 30.<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Will-Power-I-Am/dp/B006GHC3VA/ref=sr_1_6?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1325410121&sr=1-6</ref> |
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#willpower is the upcoming, fourth studio album by American rapper will.i.am, known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas. The album was originally entitled Black Einstein, but the title was changed after it was suggested the title could be deemed offensive.[2] Although the album's official lead single is T.H.E (The Hardest Ever), four collaborative singles, that originally appear on the featuring artist's album, are included. #willpower is due for release in Japan on February 14, 2012, and will be released in the United Kingdom on April 29, and in the United States pon April 30.[3]
Background
During the recording of The Black Eyed Peas' sixth studio album, The Beginning, band colleague Fergie rumoured in an interview that Adams was in the process of recording a new solo album, tentaively entitled "Black Einstein". Just days later, Adams confirmed the news, and announced that he had recorded certain material under the pseudonym Zuper Blahq.[4][5] It was announced by Adams in November 2011 that he had changed the title of the album from Black Einstein to #willpower, in order to prevent offence.[6]
Singles
- "I'm In the House", a collaboration with Steve Aoki, was released as a single in January 2010, charting at #29 on the UK Singles Chart due to strong downloads.
- "Check It Out", a collaboration with American rapper Nicki Minaj, was released as a single in October 2010peaking at #4 on the UK Singles Chart.
- "Dance", a collaboration with Natalia Kills, was released as a single in February 2011, peaking at #62 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video was directed by James Sutton, and features a cameo by Natalia.
- In April 2011, Will recorded four songs for the soundtrack of the animated film Rio, in which he voiced a character. "Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)", "Drop It Low", "Real In Rio" and "Advice For The Young At Heart", featuring an array of artists including Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway and Tears for Fears. None of the songs managed to chart.
- "Forever", a collaboration with Wolfgang Gartner, was released as a single in June 2011. The video premiered on August 26, 2011. The track peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart.
- "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)", a collaboration with Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger, was premiered in November 2011, and announced as what is intended to be the album's official lead single. Adams announced via his twitter that the video for "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)" was filmed in LA.
- "Great Times", an upcoming single from the album, had a video recorded in Brazil just after the filming of the video for "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)".
- "Party Like An Animal", a collaboration with Dutch singer Eva Simons, premiered at the HTC Beats Launch party in December 2011.
Tracklisting
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)" (featuring Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger) | William Adams, Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jagger, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Iovine | Audiobot, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Iovine, will.i.am | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Forever" (featuring Wolfgang Gartner) | Williams Adams, Jr., Youngman | will.i.am, Gartner | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Advice For The Young At Heart" (featuring Tears for Fears) | Roland Orzabal, Nicky Holland, Williams Adams, Jr. | will.i.am | 3:50 |
| 4. | "I'm in the House" (featuring Steve Aoki) | Steve Hiroyuki Aoki, Justin Robert Bates | Steve Hiroyuki Aoki | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Drop It Low" (featuring Wyclef Jean) | William Adams, Jr., Wyclef Jean, Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis | will.i.am | 3:19 |
| 6. | "Check It Out" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Cheryl Cole) | Onika Maraj, William Adams, Jr., Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn, Bruce Woolley | will.i.am | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Dance" (featuring Natalia Kills) | William Adams, Jr., Natalia Fisher | will.i.am | 5:00 |
| 8. | "Real In Rio" (featuring The Rio Hollywood Singers) | Sérgio Mendes, John Powell, Carlinhos Brown, Mikael Mutti, Siedah Garrett | will.i.am | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Party Like An Animal" (featuring Eva Simons and Redfoo) | William Adams, Jr., Eva Simons, Pajon Jr. | will.i.am, Paper Boy | 5:14 |
| 10. | "Great Times" | William Adams, Jr., Gordy, Alphonso Mizell, Fredrick Perren, Deke Richards | will.i.am | 4:32 |
| 11. | "Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)" (featuring Sergio Mendes and Anne Hathaway) | William Adams, Jr. | will.i.am | 4:46 |
| 12. | "Mona Lisa Smile" (featuring Nicole Scherzinger) | Adams, Scherzinger | will.i.am | 5:04 |
| 13. | "Drop Bombs" (featuring Busta Rhymes) | Adams, Busta Rhymes, Nicky Holland, Bates | will.i.am, Holland, Busta Rhymes | 3:46 |
| 14. | "Reaching For The Stars" (featuring The Black Eyed Peas) | Adams, Pineda, Ferguson, Hill, Bates | will.i.am, Bates | 2:59 |
| 15. | "Go Home (T.H.E. The Hardest Ever) (Remix)" (featuring Mick Jagger and Wolfgang Gartner) | William Adams, Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jagger, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Iovine | Audiobot, Dallas Austin, Jimmy Iovine, will.i.am | 4:08 |
| 16. | "Big Fat Bass" (with Britney Spears) | William Adams | will.i.am | 4:44 |
References
- ^ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Will-Power-I-Am/dp/B006GHC3VA/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1325410395&sr=1-7
- ^ TWITTER.COM (2011-10-12). "Will.I.Am tweet about his new song "The Hardest Ever (T.H.E.)"".
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- ^ Wood, Beci (5 February 2010). "Will.i.am is Zuper Blahq". The Sun. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ Navjosh (24 May 2011). "Will.i.am To Release New Solo Album 'Black Einstein'. In 7th of October songs were leaked through the internet after a presentation in club hosted by HTC. One of these songs is called "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)" with vocals by Jennifer Lopez & Mick Jagger". Hip Hop N More. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ TWITTER.COM (2011-10-12). "Will.I.Am tweet about his new song "The Hardest Ever (T.H.E.)"".
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