- Member of: Black Eyed Peas
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Similar Artists: Chrisette Michele, Wyclef Jean, Pharrell Williams, John Forté, Kanye West, Musiq (Soulchild), Chingy, Scissor Sisters, John Legend, The Pussycat Dolls
The work of rapper and producer will.i.am helped make Black Eyed Peas one of the most intriguing acts in hip-hop, and later made them one of the most popular acts on the charts when the albums Elephunk (2003) and Monkey Business (2005) started ascending the charts. During 2005-2007, he also helmed tracks for Pussycat Dolls, John Legend, bandmate Fergie, the Game, Ciara, Nicole Scherzinger, and Macy Gray. His solo career consisted of a project for the British rap label BBE (Lost Change), several mix albums, and in 2007, his major-label nod, Songs About Girls. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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