will.i.am & J Balvin: It's off to the races in the 'Let's Go' music video
Who just puts out singles these days? Turns out will.i.am is staying busier than ever and proving it with multiple anthems and music videos to accompany them like his new J Balvin-assisted ‘Let’s Go’ anthem.
It’s more than just a fire tune. The music video hits different and comes with a racing-type vibe from start to finish. Tap in.
Today, multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning artist will.i.am unveils a new F1-inspired single and music video entitled “LET’S GO” featuring J Balvin, out now via Epic Records. It marks the second song released by will.i.am as part of a special collaboration with Formula 1® for the 2023 season. In addition, it paves the way for his much-anticipated 2024 full-length solo record.
Listen to “LET’S GO” HERE and watch the official music video HERE.
will.i.am and Balvin first collaborated on Black Eyed Peas’ global smash “Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life).” The song earned double-platinum certification from the RIAA, vaulted into the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100, claimed #1 on the Hot/Dance Electronic Songs Chart, Hot Latin Songs Chart, and Latin Airplay Chart, and has been streamed billions of times. “Ritmo” also won Sales Song of the Year at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards. “LET’S GO” marks the second collaboration between will.i.am and Balvin.
Earlier this year, will.i.am dropped “MIND YOUR BUSINESS featuring Britney Spears. Released in July, “MIND YOUR BUSINESS” topped the Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales Chart at #1. The duo first topped the chart with their 2013 triple-platinum hit “Scream & Shout.” which was the chart’s inaugural #1. “MIND YOUR BUSINESS” followed will.i.am's first solo single in a decade "THE FORMULA," featuring Lil Wayne. The track was released as part of a collaboration with Formula 1 and is an ode to will.i.am’s love of the popular sport.
“It’s a thrill to merge my passions – high-performance auto racing and music - in this pioneering alliance. Our goal is to shatter traditional boundaries by fusing music and racing, creating unforgettable experiences that introduce new fans to the excitement of F1 and showcasing the world’s finest artists and performers,” said will.i.am.
“LET’S GO,” "THE FORMULA" and “MIND YOUR BUSINESS” serve as a prelude to will.i.am's forthcoming fifth solo album. It marks his first album since 2013's chart-topping #willpower, which featured "Scream & Shout" with Britney Spears. Always pushing boundaries and embracing innovation, will.i.am continues to elevate his artistry to unprecedented heights throughout 2023 and beyond.
Want to learn more about will.i.am? Familiar with him but want to know what he’s doing outside of the music biz? Say less.
With a career spanning more than two decades, will.i.am continues to make an indelible mark on the music industry as the co-founder and frontman of the genre-defying Black Eyed Peas. His talent extends beyond performing, as he is also a renowned producer and successful solo artist. Additionally, will.i.am fluidly combines his passions for music and technology investing, and also spearheads STEAM education programs for more than 12,000 students in the Los Angeles area through his i.am Angel Foundation.
