Interview Will.I.Am
For the release of his first solo album "Songs About Girls", the leader of the Black Eyed Peas was visiting Paris last September. The first single "I Got It From My Mama" was a resounding success with fans for its festive atmosphere and is therefore in a relaxed atmosphere that Will.I.Am has engaged in a question and answer for RnBjam.
Will.I.Am Hello and thank you for giving us this interview. Welcome to Paris!
Thank you.
Will.I.Am Hello and thank you for giving us this interview. Welcome to Paris!
Thank you.
Can you tell us more about the concept of your solo album ?
This album traces the life of my age of 20 until I was 30 years, my different relationships with women, including my latest adventure that lasted nearly 8 years. My songs speak of the women hence the title "Songs About Girls." In fact, I made two albums together because I did not know what direction I should take. Before I launch my solo project, I worked with many artists like Nas, The Game, Common, Snoop and 50 Cent but also with artists such as Michael Jackson, Macy Gray, Kelis and Ciara. So I told myself: "If I can make titles as varied as each other, what should I do for me? . So on one hand I was "Songs About Girls" and other "Black Eyed Style". In the latter there are sounds with Nas, Kanye, Common , Too Short, Snoop and other rappers but he will not come out on CD. Let me explain: "Songs About Girls" is available in 2 different ways. You can buy it on CD but you can also download site www.blackeyedpeas.com . Then there you just have to put the album as a "player" on one of your pages like MySpace or Facebook and whenever someone will download the album, you also earn money ! For "Black Eyed Style", it will work like this!
Why is there only one featured on this album? (Note: "The Song Donque "Featuring Snoop Dogg) For it is a very personal album . I wanted to do something alone, without collaborating with other artists as I have done with members of the Black Eyed Peas . Fergie was successful, now see what I can do!
Ultimately, it is an autobiographical album, which justifies the fact that you're the only producer ...
No, Polow Da Don and Fernando Garibay also produced 2 songs each on this album. I did the rest myself.
And can you tell us what the next single?
One More Chance, just produced by Fernando Garibay.
You spend considerable time on stage or in studio, still making music. But what about your personal life?
It's really hard! There are even times when I argue with my girlfriend, she yells at me and suddenly I said: "Wait, I must write something there" (laughs) and after I get insulted all names! (Laughs)
So you can not stop making music ...
No, because anything can inspire me! That's great for productivity in the studio but at home it is really something best avoided.
That is why you wish you diversify in the years to come?
Yes, because many things will change. There will be many new technologies it will be possible to exploit. The world of mobile phones, magazines, movies or the internet will sectors that may benefit include music. There is still much to do and imagine! I also worked on a "CD jacket" which will include the album "Black Eyed Style" and you can even connect to your PC! Coming soon ...
Can you tell us about your studio work? As you proceed the same way as with the Black Eyed Peas?
I've always worked with the same team, people you trust who can make me open my eyes on my work. Sometimes I spend 7-8 hours on the same beat believer take a hit and a friend and landed myself that my sound balance is zero! Fortunately, it is more often the reverse, I have no right to "the sound is chan-mé! "" The chicks will kiffer! (Laughs). But whether for albums The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie one or mine, I made exactly the same way.
But then, why did you trust Polow Da Don?
In fact, we had Crusaders in the studio and we recorded "London Bridge" by Fergie. His beats me over and I immediately joined his musical style. That's how we recorded two songs for my solo album. And it's always easier to be led by another producer in particular when taking voice, it can take more back from what I do.
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 Interview RihannaJune 2007 Rihanna is absolutely everywhere. An effective promotion around the release of his 3rd album in 3 years: Good Girl Gone Bad . The 1st single Umbrella with Jay-Z was hoisted in featuring # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and although sales figures for the album after the first week are a little disappointing relative to expectations of Def Jam (the album was ranked as 3rd with 162,000 copies sold behind Paul McCartney and T-Pain ) are sure that this album will appeal to an even broader than the two preceding ...Rihanna, Jay-Z , Def Jam is understood throughout this interview that nothing is left to chance in the career of the young singer Caribbean ... Hello Rihanna, it is a few days before the release of your new album "Good Girl Gone Bad", 3rd album in 3 years, why so fast? was not thought to release a new album soon, it was just called into the studio and said studio said time constraints, so there were some very good pieces that will be on the album. It feels different influences, each song has its universe is an incredible album. It's an album fairly rhythm eventually.  Why did you choose this title "Good Girl Gone Bad"? This title " Good Girl Gone Bad " is somehow my freedom, in terms of creativity. I really did what I wanted, no matter what people wanted from me, or what they wanted me to like this album is really what I am. I wanted to show who I am through this album. And with whom have you worked for this album? I worked with Jay Z. I also recorded a duet with Ne-Yo, produced by Stargate with whom we have collaborated on two songs in the end. I also worked with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, JR Rottem. Stargate, Timbaland ... Do not you think that right now all artists R & B have the same producers on their albums, and that ultimately all albums will look a little? I would not say that, but if you think it's a matter of taste ... It is also that many artists want to work with the best. Stargate are super producer Timbaland is the best and that's why I work with them because I want the best! You're only 19 years, that brings you your career in your life girl? My career excites me very much, for everything that happens. It's true that sometimes I want to escape and go home, but ultimately I'm very happy like that! And you have the time to go see your family? Environ 3 fois par an oui, à Noel par exemple. Unfortunately I can not see, but every day I have the phone, and I keep a very privileged contact with them and my friends.  This album surprised by the variety of sounds that are present, your first single "Umbrella" and the 2nd single "Shut Up And Drive" is very pop rock, how did you come to want to sing this kind of music? I did not have plans or restrictions on this album. I wanted to have fun in the studio, and that the end result is a reflection of what I am. No matter if it does not meet expectations, because ultimately it is an album very natural and I'm sure gonna like it! I'm happy with the result is an album that moves, which shows that I have evolved, and I wanted to show my side Bad Girl, hence the album title ... Are you felt some pressure before the release of this album? course I felt some pressure, it's my third album and the first two were pretty well so it's bound to be pressure. I wanted to break my image, and make an album sincere, so I'm very involved. But every time I m'invertis in a project is this pressure that pushes me to do better next time. Talk about an evolution and maturity, but also rebelion. What kind of "Bad Girl" are you? I want to do things my way, as I see fit. I am stubborn and obstinate, if someone wants me to do something and I feel compelled to do so, I'd always just the opposite. But only because I believe in myself and my decisions, and mostly it works. And if it does not work? Well if it does not work, I try to learn from this failure. Why did you choose "Umbrella" as the first single? Because it represents a real turning point in the arts and was the best way to show my audience from the very first single. What I like about this track is that people are struggling to put it in a category, it's very different, but it fits in the head! I love this song! And why Jay-Z? Jay-Z should not be about "Umbrella", it should not be a feat elsewhere, but as producer of the album it came to listen to the song he loved, and he has wanted to put it. So he saved his party, and everyone loved it.  And the idea of the clip? I wanted a clip that fits perfectly with the song and who can show my evolution, the best way was thus a true performance in this video. I think this is a clip very artistic, very well done, where you can feel different influences like rock for example. It was a way to introduce the new Rihanna. Speaking of your new image you have changed radically, even hair, and you're more naked than when you got found out where you said that your mother does not want you to be too sexy. Is it an important point for you? All these changes have come very naturellment, whatever the style, image, music is really a reflection of my development? I grew up, and I wanted to stay true to what I am, and be authentic. Last year you sang the "Star Academy", what do you think of all these young singers who want to drill on this path? I totally understand, when you want to become a singer, one feels deep within itself, which chooses all possible means to get there. Television offers the chance to do that, then why not enter? Did you give them advice? Of course, they must bear in mind that it is a lot of work, it's not always as fun as it sounds, but that one is rewarded by some thing that we like, and we are passionate about, so you should never give up. Your album is really oriented pop / R & B and Caribbean any more, why this choice? In fact when you listen to this album you realize that there are still many Caribbean influences in some songs, and anyway I never did any of my songs the same way, I never made an album that sounds 100% Caribbean . It is a part of me that I can not put aside, and one realizes in several songs, even in "Umbrella", how I sing "hey hey hey" is an accent Caribbean, but it can also be beat, melody, a sample ... or anything else.  How long have you recorded this 3rd album? I went studio at the end of 2006, trimmed my tour with the Pussycat Dolls, then I spent three months in the studio with my team. We had a great time because we wanted everything to be perfect, and we feel all the energy you put into this album, listening. What are the expectations for this album? I want people to know who I'm listening to my album, I want to open myself to them as an artist and a young woman. I want to produce good music for my audience is my goal. Now or do you live? In Los Angeles. You still time you stroll, go shopping, go out with your friends? Not really, but when I have an hour or two, I love going to movies, hanging out with my best friends, eating in restaurants ... Would you like to make a career in cinema ? Everything is! I love comedy. I intend to take over as soon as I time. |
