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“I can't sing “I Believe I Can Fly”. I sing that horrible. But I can sing “I Gotta Feeling” good. I wrote it for my capabilities. So I Gotta Feeling is just about let me make a song to inspire people to have a good time.”

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will.i.am, born William James Adams, is an American rapper, music producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Born on March 15, 1975, he is known for his innovative and diverse artistic style in the music industry. will.i.am is a founding member of the popular music group The Black Eyed Peas, which has achieved great success worldwide. In addition to his music career, he has ventured into film and television, and founded his own music production company. more

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