will.i.am is a Grammy-winning innovator, producer, and global superstar best known as the frontman of The Black Eyed Peas and a driving force behind some of the most influential pop and hip-hop hits of the last two decades. The musical career of will.i.am has brought him international success through his creative approach which led The Black Eyed Peas to achieve global popularity through their hit songs “Where Is the Love?” and “I Gotta Feeling,” “Boom Boom Pow,” “Let’s Get It Started” and “Pump It.”Through his musical approach which combined hip-hop with pop, electronic and global elements, he developed a common musical vocabulary that attracted listeners from different cultural backgrounds and all age groups.

Beyond his success with the group, will.i.am has built an impressive solo career and production legacy, collaborating with artists such as Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Usher and Michael Jackson. Through his solo albums Songs About Girls and #willpower, he shows his musical approach to sound and technology experimentation. Through his adoption of innovative concepts, he has gained recognition because he unites music with technological progress, fashion and philanthropy to establish cultural leadership that affects both stage performances and regular existence. His activities as a television host, business owner, educational and creative advocate demonstrate his impact which extends past his musical career.