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- The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies)
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- The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies)
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- Elephunk
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Positive messages and breakdancing are integral parts of hip-hop culture, but by 1990 those elements had been temporarily eclipsed by the tough gangsta image and bleak but compelling lyrics of West Coast groups like N.W.A. However, despite sharing a zip code, Black Eyed Peas' vision goes beyond the cracked-sidewalk vignettes and sampled gunfire of Los Angeles' gangsta style. The socially conscious group's earliest connections go back to high school, when will.i.am and apl.de.ap were part of Tribal Nation, a breakdancing crew. Eventually the pair focused more on music -- hip-hop, specifically -- and split off into their own as Atban Klann, their esoteric name an acronym for A Tribe Beyond a Nation. Eazy-E's Ruthless Records signed the group in 1992, but many in the Ruthless camp were puzzled by the group and the enthusiasm of Eazy, who had no problem reconciling his own gangsta style with the peace-minded breakdancing of Atban. Although an album was recorded, Ruthless shelved it, unsure how to market a group whose style wasn't dependent on violent braggadocio like N.W.A.
The death of Eazy-E in 1995 signaled the end of any further deals with Ruthless. Undaunted by the experience, will and apl recruited another dancer/MC, Taboo, and reappeared as Black Eyed Peas. BEP began playing shows around L.A., impressing hip-hop fans with their mike skills and dazzling them with their footwork as well. In 1998 their debut, Behind the Front, was released to critical acclaim -- not only for the trio of MCs, but for their live band and backing vocalist Kim Hill as well. Featuring guest appearances from Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, De La Soul, and Macy Gray, BEP's sophomore effort, Bridging the Gap, was released in 2000. The group's third album, 2003's Elephunk, featured a new member (Fergie, who replaced Kim Hill) and became their biggest hit yet, storming the Top 40 with three singles ("Where Is the Love?," "Hey Mama," "Let's Get It Started"). Two years later, the quartet returned with a heavily crossover date, Monkey Business, which pushed them into the stratosphere courtesy of the hit singles "Don't Phunk with My Heart" and "My Humps." Fergie released a solo album, Dutchess, in 2006. It was executive produced by will.i.am who released his own solo album, Songs About Girls, in 2007. Two years later, the hit single "Boom Boom Pow" announced the group's return for The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies). ~ Wade Kergan, All Music Guide
The death of Eazy-E in 1995 signaled the end of any further deals with Ruthless. Undaunted by the experience, will and apl recruited another dancer/MC, Taboo, and reappeared as Black Eyed Peas. BEP began playing shows around L.A., impressing hip-hop fans with their mike skills and dazzling them with their footwork as well. In 1998 their debut, Behind the Front, was released to critical acclaim -- not only for the trio of MCs, but for their live band and backing vocalist Kim Hill as well. Featuring guest appearances from Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, De La Soul, and Macy Gray, BEP's sophomore effort, Bridging the Gap, was released in 2000. The group's third album, 2003's Elephunk, featured a new member (Fergie, who replaced Kim Hill) and became their biggest hit yet, storming the Top 40 with three singles ("Where Is the Love?," "Hey Mama," "Let's Get It Started"). Two years later, the quartet returned with a heavily crossover date, Monkey Business, which pushed them into the stratosphere courtesy of the hit singles "Don't Phunk with My Heart" and "My Humps." Fergie released a solo album, Dutchess, in 2006. It was executive produced by will.i.am who released his own solo album, Songs About Girls, in 2007. Two years later, the hit single "Boom Boom Pow" announced the group's return for The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies). ~ Wade Kergan, All Music Guide
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bep: I Gotta Feeling Beatport Remix Contest 2nd Place Winner up @dipdive: Listen at http://bit.ly/5TpEdf + listen Monday for Grand Prize Winner!
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bep: NINE Soundtrack out on Geffen Records 12.15 - cast recordings + new music by FERGIE, NOISETTES + GRIFFITH FRANK! Info: http://bit.ly/4EXfu4
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bep: I Gotta Feeling Beatport Remix Contest: 3rd Place Winner posted @dipdive: Listen at http://bit.ly/zl9hU
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- By StatelyMadhu
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- By CuteLollyPop
- 8/5/2009 13:31:16
- I think they rock but they could do a really good album that has some toned down soft or slow songs. But I like the upbeat songs anyway.
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- By tobby123
- 7/31/2009 21:16:26
- I LUV THEIR MUSIC! I AM A FOLLOWER OF THEM! THERE MUSIC WANT TO MAKE ME GET UP AND JUST START DANCING ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! GO BLACK EYED PEAS! LUV U GUYS SO MUCH! I WANT TO GO TO YOUR CONCERTS SO BAD! BYE! YOU GUYS ARE MY INSPIRATION ! P.S. I LUV "IMMA BE" MAN, THERE VOICES ROCK THIS WORLD!
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The Black Eyed Peas.
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- By VivaLaCYB
- 7/5/2009 15:56:26
- I Love Their Song "I Gotta Feeling".
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- By lilmonsta896
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- I THINK THIS IS THE BEST BAND IN DA WORLD
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