What makes #willpower by will.i.am notable?

#willpower debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the massive hit single 'Scream & Shout', which reached the top of charts worldwide and became a cultural phenomenon. The album exemplified the fusion of pop and electronic music that defined much of the decade, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to the rise of EDM. By the time #willpower was released in 2013, will.i.am had already established himself as a prominent figure in pop and hip-hop, particularly through his work with The Black Eyed Peas. This album came after his previous solo effort, Songs About Girls (2007), marking a shift towards a more mainstream, electronic sound that aimed to capitalize on the dance-pop trends of the early 2010s.

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 · hip-hop · house

A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic beats and pop hooks designed for dance floors and radio play.

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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 want

prefer slow, introspective music
seek complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time #willpower was released in 2013, will.i.am had already established himself as a prominent figure in pop and hip-hop, particularly through his work with The Black Eyed Peas. This album came after his previous solo effort, Songs About Girls (2007), marking a shift towards a more mainstream, electronic sound that aimed to capitalize on the dance-pop trends of the early 2010s.
Stylistic neighbors: David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Pitbull

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Good Morning 1:44
2 Hello 4:45
3 This Is Love 4:39
4 Scream & Shout 4:43
5 Feelin’ Myself 4:13
6 Gettin’ Dumb 5:13
7 Geekin’ 3:34
8 Freshy 4:06
9 #thatPOWER 4:39
10 Great Times Are Coming 4:36
11 The World Is Crazy 3:59
12 Fall Down 5:07
13 Love Bullets 4:11
14 Far Away From Home 3:53
15 Ghetto Ghetto 3:52

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