Black Eyed Peas is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am,apl.de.ap and Taboo. The group's lineup during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie,who replaced Kim Hill in 2002. Originally an alternative hip hop group,they subsequently refashioned themselves as a more marketable pop-rap act. Although the group was founded in Los Angeles in 1995,it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they achieved high record sales.
"Let's Get It Started" is a song recorded by American group the Black Eyed Peas. It is a clean version of "Let's Get Retarded" from their third studio album,Elephunk (2003). The album version was originally only reworked for its use in promotion for the 2004 NBA playoffs on ABC in April 2004;however,the new version was so well received that it was released as the fourth and final single from Elephunk on June 1,2004,by A&M Records and Interscope Records,also appearing on a reissue of the album.
Elephunk is the third studio album by American group the Black Eyed Peas. It was released on June 24,2003,by A&M Records,Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group.
Monkey Business is the fourth studio album by American group the Black Eyed Peas. It was released on May 25,2005,by A&M Records,Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group.
William James Adams Jr.,known professionally as will.i.am,is an American rapper,singer,songwriter,actor,and record producer. He rose to prominence as the founder and lead member of the hip hop musical group Black Eyed Peas,which formed in Los Angeles in 1995.
"Don't Lie" is a song performed by American recording group the Black Eyed Peas,taken from their fourth studio album,Monkey Business (2005). It was released as the second single from the album on June 29,2005,after the successful "Don't Phunk with My Heart".
"My Humps" is a hip hop and dance song recorded by American group The Black Eyed Peas for their fourth studio album Monkey Business (2005). It is written and produced by group member will.i.am and structured as a duet between will.i.am and Fergie. The song sparked controversy because of its title and lyrics,which center on Fergie using her breasts and buttocks to accomplish her goals. It was released as the third single from Monkey Business on September 20,2005 by A&M Records and Interscope Records.
"Livin' la Vida Loca" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his fifth studio album and English-language debut,Ricky Martin (1999). The song was written by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child,while the production was handled by the latter. It was released to radio stations by Columbia Records as the lead single from the album on March 27,1999. A Latin pop and dance song with elements of salsa,surf,and ska,it is about an irresistible,particularly sinister,wild woman who lives on the edge,seducing others into her crazy world. The song received acclaim from music critics,who complimented its lyrics and danceable rhythm. It was ranked as the best 1990s pop song by Elle,and was listed among the Best Latin Songs of All Time by Billboard.
The American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas has released nine studio albums,two compilation albums,one extended play,forty singles,eight promotional singles,thirty-eight music videos,and two video albums. Interscope Records released the band's debut album,Behind the Front,in the United States in June 1998. Although the album received a four-star review from AllMusic,it charted low on the Billboard 200 in the United States and on the French Albums Chart,at numbers 129 and 149 respectively. The band's second album,Bridging the Gap,was released in 2000 and peaked at number 67 in the US and reached its highest position in New Zealand,at number 18.
"Where Is the Love?" is a song by American hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. It was released on May 12,2003,as the lead single from their third album,Elephunk. The song was written by will.i.am,apl.de.ap,Taboo,Justin Timberlake,Printz Board,Michael Fratantuno,and George Pajon. The track features vocals from Timberlake,although he is not officially credited on the single release. It was the group's first song to feature singer Fergie as an official member.
The E.N.D. is the fifth studio album by American group the Black Eyed Peas. It was released on June 3,2009,by Interscope Records.
"Boom Boom Pow" is a song recorded by American group the Black Eyed Peas for their fifth studio album The E.N.D. (2009). It was written by group members will.i.am,apl.de.ap,Taboo and Fergie,being produced by will.i.am. The song features a vocal sample from the 1990 song "Reach Out" by British house duo Sweet Mercy featuring singer Rowetta. It was released as the lead single from The E.N.D. on February 22,2009,by Interscope Records.
"Meet Me Halfway" is the third single from the Black Eyed Peas' fifth studio album,The E.N.D. It is a dance-pop song that combines futuristic electro hop beats with vintage 1980s pop stylings. Released in September 2009,the song peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts of Australia,Germany,Romania,Mexico,and the United Kingdom. In the latter country,"Meet Me Halfway" became the 10th-biggest-selling single of 2009.
The Beginning is the sixth studio album by American group the Black Eyed Peas. The album was released on November 26,2010 by Interscope. It is a prequel to the group's previous album The E.N.D. (2009) and their last credited as the Black Eyed Peas. The lead single,"The Time ",was released on November 9,2010. The second single was "Just Can't Get Enough" and it was released on February 18,2011. The final single was "Don't Stop the Party" and was released on June 24,2011. The album debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 chart,with first-week sales of 119,000 copies. The Beginning was the final Black Eyed Peas album to feature Fergie as a member of the group,as well as the last before the group's five year hiatus.
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" is a song by American musical group the Black Eyed Peas from their sixth studio album,The Beginning. It was written by group members will.i.am and apl.de.ap along with DJ Ammo,who produced the song with will.i.am. Additionally,Franke Previte,John DeNicola and Donald Markowitz received co-writing credits since the chorus interpolates 1987's Dirty Dancing soundtrack "(I've Had) The Time of My Life",performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.
Yonatan "Johnny" Goldstein is an Israeli multi-platinum record producer and songwriter specializing in pop,hip hop,dance and electronic music.
American singer Nicky Jam has released six studio albums,three compilation albums,one EP,one mixtape,and 30 singles as a lead artist.
Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 is the seventh studio album by American musical group Black Eyed Peas. A political album loosely inspired by the graphic novel of the same name and the contemporary social climate of the United States,it is a departure from The Black Eyed Peas' electronic dance and pop-influenced albums The E.N.D. and The Beginning,marking a return to the group's hip hop and boom bap style of their early career. The album was Black Eyed Peas' first in eight years,and their first recorded as a trio and credited as Black Eyed Peas since Bridging the Gap in 2000;The album instead features J. Rey Soul as a collaborator and touring and session member,following the departure of Fergie in early 2018. Preceded by numerous singles and music videos,Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 was released on October 26,2018 and it is the last Black Eyed Peas album with longtime label Interscope Records.
Translation is the eighth studio album by American pop rap group Black Eyed Peas. It was released on June 19,2020,by Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Shakira,J Balvin,Ozuna,Maluma,Nicky Jam,Tyga,El Alfa,Piso 21,Becky G,French Montana and J Rey Soul.
"Feel the Beat" is a song recorded by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas and Colombian singer Maluma for the former's eighth studio album,Translation (2020). It was written by William Adams,Yonatan Goldstein,Allan Pineda,Jimmy Luis Gomez,Maluma,Hugh L Clarke,Paul Anthony Thomas,Curtis T. Bedeau,Gerard R. Charles,Brian P. George and Lucien J. George. The song was produced by Adams under his stage name will.i.am and co-produced by Johnny Goldstein and Mucky. J. Rey Soul provides vocals in the video version of the song,she does not appear on the album version. "Feel the Beat" was released as the third single from the album on June 19,2020,by Epic Records.
