will.i.am (real name: William James Adams, Jr) is a founding member of Black Eyed Peas. As a producer he has worked with, among others, As a music producer, he has produced with other artists including Michael Jackson, Eazy-E, Britney Spears, U2, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Cheryl Cole.
As well as releasing solo material unde the will.i.am monicker, her has also released under the name 'Zuper Blahq'.
Will.i.am has provided voices for animated characters in teh films Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2009) and Rio (2011).