This is the second single from the Black Eyed Peas solo emcee’s forthcoming solo LP. As we predicted on “The Ralphie Show,” the album would be released in the States as soon as Will scored a hit, which he did with the Britney Spears’ assisted “Scream and Shout.” #willpower will be released worldwide on April 9. The renaissance man recorded this track with the Biebs while overseas.
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“I believe that a lot of these songs are going to take on a very, very special and a very unique meaning when we get to sing them in front of the audience there,” said Script lead singer Danny O’Donoghue on “The Ralphie Show.” The show’s flagship station, 95.5 PLJ, is one of the radio sponsors of the benefit show. “One song that comes to mind is ‘For the First Time.’”
O’Donoghue is well-aware that for many on Long Island and down the shore, life is imitating the lyrics of his art.
“People are having dinner by candlelight, yunno they might have an old, cheap bottle of wine there and they’re really back to basics,” the singer said. “That song, I mean on that night is gonna… I’m getting hairs on the back of my neck standing up now imaging the crowd singing it.”
There will be tears of joy as well – The Script’s latest hit single came about because O’Donoghue and his fellow coach on UK’s “The Voice” Will.I.Am both enjoy finding “positivity through music.”
“I guess we’re both individually strange and unique as the next one,” the Irishman said of his friendship with the Black Eyed Peas emcee. “God, I forgot about that song. I’m going to play that song too… that’s going to be amazing.”
The concert begins at 8 PM on Thursday. All proceeds benefit Long Island Cares and the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross.
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Will.I.Am f. Justin Bieber – #thatPOWER
DAILY DOWNLOAD: will.i.am f. Britney Spears – ‘Scream and Shout’
For those keeping track at home, this is the fifth track from will.i.am’s forthcoming (yes, more news on that in a second) album #willpower. Will and Britney also collaborated for “Big Fat Bass” off Britney’s Femme Fatale.
Apparently, the Black Eyed Peas lead emcee is releasing #willpower, just not in the U.S., yet. The album is slated for a December 7 drop date in Australia and will hit stores on December 10 in the UK. My guess: if this single takes off, you’ll see an American date as well.
INTERVIEW: The Script Scraps Day Off to Play Long Island Benefit Concert
If you have ever listened to The Script, you know the Irish rockers know a thing or two about heartbreak. Perhaps this serves as an explanation as to why the band moved up a December date on Long Island to this Thursday. The concert at Huntington’s Paramount Theater will now serve as a benefit for Hurricane Sandy victims.
“I believe that a lot of these songs are going to take on a very, very special and a very unique meaning when we get to sing them in front of the audience there,” said Script lead singer Danny O’Donoghue on “The Ralphie Show.” The show’s flagship station, 95.5 PLJ, is one of the radio sponsors of the benefit show. “One song that comes to mind is ‘For the First Time.’”
O’Donoghue is well-aware that for many on Long Island and down the shore, life is imitating the lyrics of his art.
“People are having dinner by candlelight, yunno they might have an old, cheap bottle of wine there and they’re really back to basics,” the singer said. “That song, I mean on that night is gonna… I’m getting hairs on the back of my neck standing up now imaging the crowd singing it.”
There will be tears of joy as well – The Script’s latest hit single came about because O’Donoghue and his fellow coach on UK’s “The Voice” Will.I.Am both enjoy finding “positivity through music.”
“I guess we’re both individually strange and unique as the next one,” the Irishman said of his friendship with the Black Eyed Peas emcee. “God, I forgot about that song. I’m going to play that song too… that’s going to be amazing.”
The concert begins at 8 PM on Thursday. All proceeds benefit Long Island Cares and the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross.
Republicans Use ‘I Gotta Feeling’ Without Black Eyed Peas’ Permission
Some could say that it was a “good, good night” for the Republican Party on Tuesday at its national convention. Black Eyed Peas lead emcee Will.I.Am wouldn’t be one of those people. The Renaissance man took to Twitter last night and acknowledged that the GOP used The Peas’ anthem “I Gotta Feeling” during its convention in Tampa.
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#RNC just played#igottafeeling I gotta feeling there ganna adopt#yeswecan next…united states not divided states#reachforthestars— will.i.am (@iamwill) August 29, 2012
“The #RNC just played #igottafeeling,” tweeted Will. “I gotta feeling there ganna adopt #yeswecan next…united states not divided states #reachforthestars (sic).”
The artist supported President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign and has long used his platform to push agendas that transcend music, ranging from education to the economy. But despite the message of unity in his initial comment about the Republican Party, Will followed up with a tweet to me, further explaining his stance on the song’s use.
@ralphieaversa I didnt allow it, republicans do what ever they want…they used it without permission.#igottafeeling they’re having a G.O.P— will.i.am (@iamwill) August 29, 2012
“I didnt allow it, republicans do what ever they want…they used it without permission,” he said in an at reply to my username, “ralphieaversa.” “#igottafeeling they’re having a G.O.P.”
Will made no further comments on Twitter about the song. The artist adds his name to a seemingly ever-growing list of liberal musicians whose music is used by Republicans without permission. Earlier this year, the indie rock outfit Silversun Pickups issued a cease and desist letter to Mitt Romney’s campaign after he played the track, “Panic Switch” at a rally.
