Dante Santiago

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Dante Santiago
Born
Danté Hauve Santiago

Other namesThe Voice
5th Pea
The Stamp
Occupations
  • Singer
  • A&R
  • Consultant
  • Executive Producer
Years active1988–present
Spouse
Catherine Santiago
(m. 2015)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Formerly of

Dante Santiago (born November 9, 1970) [1] is an American music executive and singer. He is a founding member of Black Eyed Peas. [2]

Contents

In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5. [3] [4]

Music career

In 1988, Santiago began his music career as a Singer and Dancer. In 1992, he collaborated with rappers will.i.am and apl.de.ap [2] apart of the rap group Atban Klann on Ruthless Records owned by Eazy-E. [5] Due to Eazy's death in 1995, Will and Apl left Ruthless, formed a trio with Santiago and changed their name to Black Eyed Peas. After adding friend Taboo they recorded demos and did a few shows. Later in the year, Santiago left the group. [6] [7] In 2002, he rejoined the group and brought in Fergie [8] who was chosen as the lead singer, after being introduced to the band by Santiago. He also sang on multiple songs including "Let's Get It Started" and "Hey Mama". [9]

Santiago released his debut singles "It's OK" and "Nasty Like Us" both appearing on National Lampoon's Jake's Booty Call Soundtrack. On will.i.am's Must B 21 album, he featured on the song "Sumthin' Special" while also releasing his first solo EP Inside Te's World. [10]

In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as Coach Advisor on The Voice UK and also on The Voice Australia (2014). He continued working with will.i.am as Executive Producer on his fourth album willpower. [11] They released the hit singles "This Is Love" featuring Eva Simons, [12] "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears and "#thatPower" featuring Justin Bieber. [13]

Discography

Studio Albums

As lead artist

TitleYearLabel
"Get Off the Wall"

(as of a member of Black Eyed Peas)

1995 iam
BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z.

(as of a member of Broshigeez) [15]

1998 apl.de.ap
"It's OK"

(777 Kamikaze and Dante Santiago)

2003 BBE
"Nasty Like Us"

(Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good)

2003 iam
"Nasty Like Us" (Rerelease)

(Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good)

2021Ghettro Inc
TitleYearLabel
"Mountain Top"

(Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Mr. Shaw)

1994 Ruthless Records
"Focus on You"

(Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion)

1994Ruthless Records
"Duet"

(Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion)

1994Ruthless Records
"Sumthin' Special"

(feat NIU, Dante Santiago and Taboo)

2003 BBE
"Dum Diddly"

(Black Eyed Peas feat Dante Santiago)

2005 iam/Interscope
"As the Road Gets Rough"

(777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago)

2007777 Kamikaze
"Impatient"

(will.i.am feat Dante Santiago)

2007iam/Interscope
"We Keep It Going"

(777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago)

2007777 Kamikaze
"The World Is Crazy"

(will.i.am feat Dante Santiago) [16]

2013iam/Interscope

Collaborations

TitleYearAlbum
"Hey Mama"

(Black Eyed Peas featuring Tippa Irie)

2004 Elephunk
"Let's Get It Started"

(Black Eyed Peas)

"My Style"

(bep featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)

2005 Monkey Business
"They Don't Want Music"

(The Black Eyed Peas featuring James Brown)

"I Love My Bitch"

(Busta Rhymes featuring Kelis and will.i.am)

2006 The Big Bang
"Mas que Nada"

(Sérgio Mendes featuring the Black Eyed Peas)

Timeless
"Keep Bouncin'"

(Too Short feat will.i.am and Snoop Dogg)

Blow the Whistle
"Heat"

(Mariah Carey)

2008 E=MC²
"Imma Be"

(Black Eyed Peas)

2009 The E.N.D

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012-2016 The Voice UK HimselfCoach Advisor
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 The Voice Australia HimselfCoach Advisor

Tours

Headlining

Opening act

Featured Artist

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