Willa Ford achieved multi-platinum status worldwide with her 2001 debut album, Willa Was Here, which climbed to number 56 on the Billboard 200. The album featured the international hit single ‘I Wanna Be Bad.’ Prior to her album’s release, Ford joined the Backstreet Boys on their ‘Into the Millennium’ tour in 2000 and signed with MCA in 1999, releasing ‘Lullaby’ on the Pokémon The First Movie soundtrack. Her early career also saw her as a prominent host for MTV’s popular programs including Total Request Live and Say What Karaoke. In 2001, she became a spokesperson for Pantene Pro-V’s ProVoice campaign, solidifying her presence across music and media.
Her design expertise was showcased on the E! reality show Flip It Like Disick in 2019, where she demonstrated her distinct vision for high-profile projects. Ford continues to balance her entrepreneurial ventures with a return to music, with her highly anticipated single ‘Burn Burn’ slated for release in October 2025, further highlighting her multifaceted career.