If you like will.i.am, try these artists

If you like will.i.am, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to will.i.am? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Pitbull

Pitbull

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Shared genres: hip house, hip-hop, house music

Latin hip-hop Latin pop Southern hip-hop
Flo Rida

Flo Rida

Shared genres: contemporary R&B, dance music, electronic dance music

EDM trap music Miami bass Southern hip-hop
Chris Brown

Chris Brown

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Shared genres: contemporary R&B, dance music, electronic dance music

Afrobeats contemporary R&B dance music
LMFAO

LMFAO

Shared genres: dance music, electronic dance music, hip house

dance music dance-pop electro
Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

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Shared genres: electronic dance music, pop music

art pop dance-pop electronic dance music
Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore

Shared genres: dance music, pop music

adult contemporary music country music country pop
Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato

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Shared genres: contemporary R&B, pop music

contemporary R&B dance-pop electropop
Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

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Shared genres: hip-hop, pop music

country music country pop dance-pop

Common questions

Who sounds like will.i.am?

Artists similar to will.i.am include Pitbull, Flo Rida, Chris Brown and LMFAO. Each shares elements of will.i.am's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is will.i.am?

will.i.am is primarily known for contemporary R&B, hip-hop and house. The music thrives on sharp beats and synthetic textures that drive forward relentlessly, inviting bodies to respond in rhythmic unison.

Where should I start if I like will.i.am?

If you enjoy will.i.am, start with Pitbull — their album "El Mariel" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hip house, hip-hop, house music