What does #willpower sound like?

An electrifying blend of pop, hip-hop, and dance, weaving catchy hooks with pulsating beats. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Start with "Scream & Shout".

Is #willpower a good place to start with will.i.am?

Yes, #willpower is recommended as a starting point for new will.i.am listeners. An electrifying blend of pop, hip-hop, and dance, weaving catchy hooks with pulsating beats. In 2013, will.i.am was riding high from the success of his earlier work with The Black Eyed Peas and his solo debut, 'Songs About Girls.' '#willpower' marked his return to solo artistry after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his evolution as a producer and artist while continuing to push the boundaries of mainstream pop music.

Who is #willpower for?

#willpower works well if you're into steady rhythmic journey throughout, dance floor energy and fun and feel-good anthems for celebration.

How many songs are on #willpower?

#willpower has 15 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

#willpower

will.i.am · 2013

63 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B

An electrifying blend of pop, hip-hop, and dance, weaving catchy hooks with pulsating beats.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Scream & Shout Start here — This track became an anthem of empowerment, characterized by its infectious chorus and catchy production that dominated radio airplay and club scenes worldwide.
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This Is Love — With its uplifting lyrics and driving beat, this song encapsulates the album's joyous spirit, showcasing will.i.am's knack for creating danceable pop hits.
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#thatPOWER — Featuring a collaboration with Justin Bieber, this track blends electronic elements with motivational themes, illustrating will.i.am's ambition to fuse commercial appeal with innovative sounds.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic pop and hip-hop but lacks strong cohesion and depth over time.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with danceable beats, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast.
Several tracks feature prominent guest artists, which shifts vocal styles and influences throughout the record.
The use of electronic production techniques is consistent, with heavy reliance on synthesizers and programmed beats across multiple songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady rhythmic journey throughout
dance floor energy and fun
feel-good anthems for celebration
upbeat tracks for social gatherings
energizing sounds for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked a significant return and featured major hit 'Scream & Shout'.
Themes: club scene anthems· empowerment through dance· electronic pop evolution
Career context: In 2013, will.i.am was riding high from the success of his earlier work with The Black Eyed Peas and his solo debut, 'Songs About Girls.' '#willpower' marked his return to solo artistry after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his evolution as a producer and artist while continuing to push the boundaries of mainstream pop music.
Stylistic neighbors: David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Pitbull