Biography
Black Eyed Peas is an American hip hop group formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group consists of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie. The group's music is a mixture of hip hop, pop, R&B, and dance music. They have sold over 26 million albums and singles worldwide.
Musical Career
Black Eyed Peas released their debut album, Behind the Front, in 1998. The album was a critical success and spawned the hit singles "Joints & Jam" and "Fallin' Up". The group's second album, Bridging the Gap, was released in 2000 and featured the hit singles "Request + Line" and "Weekends". The group's third album, Elephunk, was released in 2003 and was a massive success, spawning the hit singles "Where Is the Love?", "Shut Up", and "Hey Mama". The group's fourth album, Monkey Business, was released in 2005 and featured the hit singles "Don't Phunk With My Heart" and "My Humps". The group's fifth album, The E.N.D., was released in 2009 and was a commercial success, spawning the hit singles "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling".
Influences and Musical Style
Black Eyed Peas' music is heavily influenced by hip hop, pop, R&B, and dance music. The group is also influenced by other genres such as funk, soul, reggae, and rock. The group's sound is characterized by their use of samples, synthesizers, and electronic drums.
Discography
Studio albums
• Behind the Front (1998)
• Bridging the Gap (2000)
• Elephunk (2003)
• Monkey Business (2005)
• The E.N.D. (2009)
• The Beginning (2010)
• Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 (2018)
Compilation albums
• Renegotiations: The Remixes (2006)
• The Best of the Black Eyed Peas (2009)
• The Complete Vinyl Collection (2012)
Live albums
• Live from Sydney to Vegas (2006)
• Live from the E.N.D. (2010)
EPs
• Bridging the Gap (2000)
• Play It Loud (2003)
• Lost Change (2004)
• Behind the Front: The Remixes (2005)
• The E.N.D. Remixes (2010)
• The E.N.D. Summer 2010 Canadian Invasion Tour (2010)
• Masters of the Sun (2018)
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