will.i.am Is Blown Away By His Fresh Pair Of Futuristic Custom Sneakers Inspired By His Career
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- In the season one finale of FRESH PAIR -- the new sneaker interview show from Uproxx -- Will.i.am reacts for the first time to a pair of custom sneakers, newly created for him by hip-hop icon Just Blaze and sneaker customizer-to-the-stars, Katty Customs. The sneakers celebrate Will's eye towards the future, the Black Eyed Peas, his philanthropic efforts, and playing the pyramids -- all through the creativity of the shoe design.
In Will's own words: "I think I'm going to get in the car and shed a tear and shit."
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Fresh Pair, a brand-new series starring hip-hop legend Just Blaze and sneaker customizer Katty Customs. In the series, the co-hosts sit down with some of the biggest names in culture, to talk about their passions for sneaker culture, streetwear style as well as their careers and personal journeys.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Sneaker check!
1:41 - Will's Fresh Pair reveal
3:01 - Are there limits to Will's creativity?
3:37 - Will's first beat making equipment
5:13 - Needing to know the engineers
6:37 - Why Will's pair was so expensive
7:29 - Concepts for Will's design
8:11 - Influence from Earth, Wind & Fire
11:30 - Rap battles at Club BALISTYX
12:50 - Forming Atbann Klann
13:45 - Will's yellow Fiero
14:30 - How Eazy-E changed the game
16:16 - Using Pro Tools with Black Eyed Peas
19:46 - Knowing too much can halt the imagination
20:30 - The work of Will's i.am.angel foundation
22:03 - Breaking down the logos on Will's shoe
23:00 - Egyptology playing it's role in the design
23:50 - Did a young Will.i.am see this future for himself?
25:30 - The producers that Will looked up to
26:13 - Sourcing the "Oh Oh" chant on Usher's 'OMG'
28:46 - What happens when I scan the QR Code?
30:48 - Would you wear these, how much would you pay?
31:46 - Will might go shed a tear after this
32:39 - Outro
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INTRODUCING FRESH PAIR
Hip-hop legend Just Blaze and sneaker customizer Katty Customs star in a new show from Uproxx- FRESH PAIR. The series tells the story of some of the most iconic names in culture - from Jadakiss to Will.i.am to TI - through a single custom sneaker.
#freshpair #redman #customsneakers
Okay... RANK 'EM -- all 8 pairs of custom kicks are LIVE. Which is your favorite episode? Which is your favorite shoe?
ALL EIGHT EPISODES CAN BE SEEN HERE: ua-cam.com/play/PLxo7H7n2_s1gtjtCb6HzS2UJxBgyaqW0H.html
Jada kiss 💋 then the game
Still can’t rank them they are all so wildly unique! Love them ALL!❤
All of them been fresh but Jadakiss’ still stands out the most of the 8
Redman
Will is in another stratosphere. I love listening to content like this because it shows that we should not limit our imaginations.
Agree!
Will is underrated as a culture icon
FACTS!
Big facts
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No...he aint!! He is rated just perfectly!!
Underrated in the eyes of the younger generation lol
Yo Will is super ill how he broke down how he made beats on his protools. Fire episode.
Exactly
This episode was a breath of fresh air.. thank yall for choosing to shine a light on this brotha .. so unique with his creativity. Hip hop has no ceiling or limits
he's a truly fascinating dude!
So happy you loved this episode ♥️
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Indeed
9i88i8i
The way he describes his process and his passion about it is pure Hip Hop#Salute Will.i.am🫡💯
Will is deeply authentic hip-hop FSFS
So dope!
Its nice to see how really intelligent Will I Am is…. you would think he’s just a performer. And thank you Will I Am for supporting Philippines 🇵🇭 by having Filipino blood in the group, Black Eyes Peas!
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Y’all gotta invite my guy Spitta up there 🛩️
Likely would be fly, pun included. Jet life.
🤙🏾 facts ! Met him in person. Real humble dude.
Yooooo!!!! tey just keep getting better and better. Katy is secretly the best kept secret in sneaker culture. Thank you Just ffor letting Will just share. I've never heard him break down his production like that before. BIG THANKS
You already know!
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Wow! What a great compliment! Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying the show ♥️🙏🏽🔥
I live for this kinda nerdy conversation lol salute Will Just and Katty 🫡 love this show
Ayyeee WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for watching ♥️🙏🏽🔥
Very nice show
the synths convo is nerdy + awesome + educational!
His Mexican accident is on point man 😂 14:02
Yo his Prince voice is spot on 😂😂😂
So on point 😅
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How does this not have more views? This is fire
They're coming!
12:04 his ese spanish is firme dog
This could have been so much longer! Dope interview!
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This was amazing, We need more producers alchemist,Premo, RZA, Pete Rock etc…
Yassss we gotta get them on the show!! #comingsoon ♥️🙌🏾🔥
love that energy!
Cool list
Especially Pete, but don’t forget Havoc, Large Professor, Q Tip, and Swizz Beatz
The conversation between GREATS is fascinating to see❤ Thank You 🙏🏾
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We luv this show and what it represents. S/O to Evrybody that is involved to create this beautiful art.
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Ayeee thanks so much!! ♥️🙏🏽🔥
This is really the dopest show on youtube right now.
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Ayeeee l! That’s what’s up! ♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥
Totally agree 👍
Easily my favorite episode so far, and im a big fan of a most of the previous guests.
Ayeee!
Cool guest for sure
Just Blaze bringing the best guest out the gate! Respect
Exactly 😊
This interview was mind blowing and mesmerizing.. So cool to hear about how Will works, and his reaction to the shoes is PRICELESS!!
His facial expression was priceless ‼️
Will I am is who people think Kanye is In their minds….. except he writes his own stuff, makes his own beats for himself and his group. Has just as many hits or more. Actually puts money and effort into stem for kids.
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I AGREE!
Bingo.
In da Club
He don’t get enough credit he deserves. That’s a fact.
Great Job! The intricacies in the simplicity is definitely him personified in a one of a kind creation. he spoke to your soul and your hearts interpretation is a vision for all to behold❣️ 🧢 off to you
Never Stop❤️
Cool
It's the Just x Will nerd-out moments for me!
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For me toooo ♥️🙌🏾🔥
Another fire pair Katty
Ayyeee! Thank you so much! Truly appreciate you ♥️🔥💯💯
I agree
IDK what anybody says..
That's Lil Uzi Vert's father!!! Lmaoo
LOL I see it
@@foleyxfoley4398 right!! LML
What the What???🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much for the LOVE! ♥️🙌🏾💯💯💯
The redman joints was crazy def 🔥
Just blaze alway got the heat!
dude brings it!
Always! 🔥🔥🔥
Haven't been paying attention but this is pretty cool!
So glad you're vibing! Please share!
Ayeee peep all the episodes if you haven’t already
He sampled the damn crowd?!?!?! Will I am is extremely next level!! #Wow
Yes! I saw him talk about this in a different interview. Being open to receiving inspiration from anywhere is a true gift. This man is a living legend.
Yo Jus, u be going crazy my G! Marty McFly's like it's nothing... I love it.
Right?!
Lmao 1:18 " The Mortgage 5s
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Chapters are broken down above in the description!
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Awesome show. Love everything about this show. Can't wait to see more. 🔥
Yassss! We can’t wait to show you more! ♥️♥️♥️
Dude could be a voice actor fr
He's got some amazing impressions!
Hell yeah he can!! 😅
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I think he did some voice acting in madagascar movie
Moto Moto in Madagascar I think and and a bird with Jamie Foxx in Rio and Rio 2.
Ok, the chair connected to the custom is by far the dopest thing I’ve ever seen with a custom.
BOOM
Nice
Super crazy right? Great touch to the shoes ♥️🙏🏽🔥
@@KattyCustoms I love it. And it’s perfect for Will being a tech investor and enthusiast. Now, I can’t wait to hear the upcoming album knowing your custom directly influenced his creativity. 🔥🧠
I like Just wears shoes according to his guests
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GIVE TIHIS MAN HIS FLOWERS NOW!!!!
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trying!
We had to give it to him 💐
7:12 blaze was like chill
these customs fr fire af
awesome to hear~!
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Woohoo! Thank you ♥️🙏🏽🔥
I want a pair now ❤
Yassss ♥️🙌🏾🔥
Great episode, great show! Please make more!!!!!!!!!
6:57 REMIX!!!!
Fire kicks🔥🔥
Thank youuu ♥️🙏🏽🔥
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saulute!
Those shoes are so fly I have never seen anything like it
Fear of gods with some incredible lights!
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Yassss! So happy you like the shoes ♥️🙌🏾🔥
@@KattyCustoms like them? I love it are you kidding me? I would love to see how you do it. You are so creative but inspiring.
Technically, lightup boots/mags are very useful when you walk in the dark
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This show is the 💣! Good vibes all around, big up from Finland! :)
Thank you for the love from Finland! We love you ♥️
Thank you!
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Vibes are definitely great.
They got him the best pair of kicks I’ve seen yet🔥🔥🔥🔥🖤🖤🖤
My guy Just Blaze just stunting on some humble, let me crush any competition on here lol…
He definitely crushed it! 😅🔥🔥🔥
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AYEEEE LETS GOOOOO! 🔥🔥🔥
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Good interview, good interview man!!!!💪🏿
Stoked to see it resonate!
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They tuff
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Woohoo! Thank you ♥️🙏🏽🔥
That was the most emotional I've seen blaze in this show 🙌🏽
He brought it this episode!
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@@KattyCustoms tt6u5t567
Will is super GOATED!!!
I agree Super GOATED 🐐
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A legend
facts.
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Super Legend
Great stories from Will!!
Them Jawns was crazy crazy👍💪💯💯💯
let's goooooo! Rank em!
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Just has a dope sneaker collection!
No doubt!
DAMN Shoes are just blaze!!
Ayeeee!
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What a beautiful mind!🥰
Agree!
Dope interview!
I’m just pissed he didn’t let him finish the Usher story!! Like wtf🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
They need to make a custom signature shoe for Allen Iverson . The Reeboks he came out with were dope and they sold pretty well but I believe Katty with her skillset , creativity , knowledge and experience . Her design would next level for Allen Iverson (AI)
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Great Interview love this series
Yoo What The What 🥰
Bomb show brilliant shoe❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
love that support! Tell your friends!
I totally agree ❤
Awesome thanks soooo much ♥️🙏🏽🔥
Those are hard!
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Yassss! ♥️🙏🏽🔥
Shot out to prince man was a true goat
He iz so Dope He iz Incredible
I agree he is sooo dope!
He is for sure
Thatssss harrrrrrdddddd
Ayyeee thank you ♥️🙏🏽🔥
Yep‼️
Dope interview Will I Am is a living legend super producer… He’s in Goats of Producers Hall of Fame🔥
Amazing informative sneakers show
This was dope!
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Great interview 💪💪💪💪💪
I agree
The qr codes on his fear of God's those are 🔥 man futuristic for real man
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This was a dope funkin interview! i loved this interaction and convo...The flow was just right.
Thank you! One of our favorite interviews so far!
You know Complex and FSR punching the air right now Brendan and Welty so mad 😂😂😭😭
😂😂 why you say that??
@@KattyCustoms they been dying to get Will I Am on full size run 😂😂😂😭 YALL
Got him first though much love ❤️
Cool observation 😎
Absolutely love every episode but this one is extra special
Damn my first time listen to him was my cousin he had the CD that's the jam that's the jam turn that up Play It Again and he produced some of the songs shout out to just blaze on the game second album which is my favorite album my number one album by the game but he's a legend man Will i Am
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Those 👀 ☄️🔥
you like these kicks? What's your fav pair of the season? ua-cam.com/play/PLxo7H7n2_s1gtjtCb6HzS2UJxBgyaqW0H.html
Woohooo 🔥🔥🔥
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One of the dopest episodes 👌
Yep
appreciate that!
...KATTY SO PERFECT! 😍😍
We need to see the whole season ranked!
I agree 🎯
Awww 😊 thank youuu ♥️🙏🏽
@@KattyCustoms ...no Kween thank YOU
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SUPER FIRE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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This is a dope interview 🙌🏽 ❤
Loved this!
Nice
love to see people loving it!
Jadakiss has the #Hardest👟 🔥
HE WON THE SEASON FOR YOU??? Okay, there it is. One vote for the Kiss-Kicks
@@UPROXXVideo 2 votes !!!
These are actually fire 🔥
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This was dope bless up #Thehousethattimebuilt
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Will is so dope and the BEP guys are LA legends!
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People don't know is Will is a hip-hop head!
true and real and deeply authentic. Real heads know -- Cube knows!
I even learned so much from this interview! Mind blowing 😮❤🔥
If you know about Westcoast Rap you know Will is hiphop to the core. Black Eyed Peas was signed to Ruthless.
Best episode yet
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These are my favorite so far
No way he’s 47. Looks good for his age !
He Is vegan
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it's true!
@@wilhelmsaldana4800 no lie a lot of artists I’ve seen go vegan have looked much younger. Like thundercat. I believe he went vegan.
I agree
Nice ☝🏿💯🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨
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Literal here for will I am French accent 😂🥹😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nice