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It’s a new Willennium: Will Smith returns to music

Will’s back, and he’s getting jiggy wit the idea of touring again. The actor and former rapper has said he’s planning to launch a world tour with longtime collaborator and friend, DJ Jazzy Jeff. Last week, Smith made his return to music for the first time in 10 years on a remix of Colombian band Bomba Estereo’s song, “Fiesta." The rapper admitted that jumping back into the music world has "terrified” him.

When you’ve had a certain amount of success, it seems like it should breed confidence. But it actually doesn't… When you win a lot, and then you lose the ability to lose.

Will Smith

Smith said he is working in the studio every day on a new album and is looking for artists to collaborate with and help him with his ideas. Recording 30 new songs, Will says there are only six or seven that he really likes. And according to the superstar, he’s got another 30 possible years of music in him.

I’m just trying to still find that voice. I have so many things that I want to say, and I’m struggling with saying them in a way that, you know, fits the flavour of music that I tend to like.

Will Smith