Black Eyed Peas' star will.i.am is to make music for Intel after they named him "director of creativity".

The producer said he will work with the Californian tech company, who make processors, to find "new ways to communicate, create and entertain".

Intel's president said: "We're thrilled to tap into the limitless creativity will.i.am brings to the table."

"He's a brilliant artist and an innovator pushing the bounds of technology," she added.

Although his specific role hasn't been fully decided, the singer said he hoped the role would amplify his own creativity.

"Nearly everything I do involves processors and computers," he said.

"Teaming up with the scientists, researchers and computer programmers is going to be amazing," he added.

He has already started work on music for the company.