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“Kids today aren't listening to music audio-only. They're picking up a CD and looking at the lyric sheet and wondering why the pictures aren't moving around. Who wants to do that? It's like Bam Bam Flintstone hanging with the dinosaurs vs. Elroy Jetson who's flying around space. If I'm a kid, I wanna be kicking it with Elroy.”

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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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