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Taboo (rapper)
Jaime Luis Gomez (born July 14, 1975), better known by the stage names Taboo or Taboo Nawasha, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, DJ, and comic book writer, best known as a member of the musical group Black Eyed Peas. Early life Jaime Luis Gomez was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents were both from Mexico. He attended Rosemead High School (class of 1993), and was educated at Richard Garvey Intermediate School. He also has Shoshone heritage from his grandmother. Music career Since 1995: The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas date back to 1988, when eighth-graders William Adams (will.i.am) and Allan Pineda (apl.de.ap) met and began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to Ruthless Records (run by Eazy-E) in 1992, catching the attention of Eazy-E’s manager, Jerry Heller's nephew. Along with another friend of theirs, Dante Santiago, they called their band Atban Klann (ATBAN: A Tribe Beyond a Nation). Will 1X (aka will.i. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grass Roots (Atban Klann Album)
A.T.B.A.N Klann ''(A Tribe Beyond a Nation)'' was an American hip hop group composed of Will 1X, apl.de.ap, Mooky Mook, and DJ Motiv8. The Atban Klann were signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. Will 1X (who later changed his stage name to will.i.am) and apl.de.ap were first signed by Eazy-E when they were in high school and would later become members of The Black Eyed Peas. History The group was signed to Ruthless Records in 1992 and debuted on Eazy-E's EP, '' 5150: Home 4 tha Sick'' on the track entitled "Merry Muthaphuckkin' Xmas". Soon after, the group recorded their debut album, ''Grass Roots,'' which was to be released on October 6, 1994; however, the album was shelved shortly before its release, and shortly after being jailed for 6 weeks in early 1995 on a domestic assault charge, Mookie Mook would leave after an argument. The duo would stay with Ruthless until they were dropped from the label after Eazy-E died in 1995. Will 1X would change his name to will.i.am and the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where Is The Love?
"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'' (2003). 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 single to feature singer Fergie as an official member. "Where Is the Love?" saw success on radio airplay charts, peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, where it became the biggest-selling single of 2003. The band and Timberlake received two nominations, Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, for "Where Is the Love?" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. Background Following the commercial failures of their previous albums and singles, there was doubt over w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elephunk
''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. Production of the album commenced in September 2000, and later was affected by the September 11 attacks, which both caused anxiety to the group members and inspired the songwriting. During the process, Fergie (singer), Fergie joined the group as the female vocalist, replacing Kim Hill (soul musician), Kim Hill, who departed the group in 2000. The recording sessions went on to be extended until May 2003, which caused its release to be postponed multiple times. The first album to have the group credited as ''The'' Black Eyed Peas, ''Elephunk'' is a Hip hop music, hip hop and Pop music, pop record incorporating an array of genres, such as Contemporary R&B, R&B, Latin music, Latin, funk, dancehall, Rock music, rock and Dance music, dance. It explores lyrical themes such as relationships, partying and social issu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fergie (singer)
Stacy Ann Ferguson; born March 27, 1975), professionally known as Fergie, ( ) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and businesswoman. After earning recognition as a child actress in the 1980s, Fergie achieved international fame as a member of the Black Eyed Peas from 2000 to 2018. During her tenure with the group, she achieved success with her solo music, film and television appearances, and business ventures. As a child, Fergie starred on the children's television series ''Kids Incorporated'' (1984–1989), and voiced Sally Brown in two ''Peanuts'' television specials and in '' The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show'' (1984–1986). She later co-founded the girl group Wild Orchid, and performed on two albums in the 1990s. Fergie joined the hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas in 2002, recording four albums with them to commercial success. Her debut solo album, '' The Dutchess'' (2006), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200. It spawned the ''Billboard'' H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macy Gray
Natalie Renée McIntyre (born September 6, 1967), known professionally as Macy Gray, is an American contemporary R&B, R&B and soul music, soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. As of 2018, she has sold over 25 million records worldwide. Gray has released ten studio albums, and received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one. She has appeared in a number of films, including ''Training Day'', ''Spider-Man (2002 film), Spider-Man'', ''Scary Movie 3'', ''Lackawanna Blues (film), Lackawanna Blues'', ''Idlewild (film), Idlewild'', ''For Colored Girls'', and ''The Paperboy (2012 film), The Paperboy''. Gray is best known for her international hit single "I Try", taken from her multi-platinum debut album ''On How Life Is''. Gray was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2014 in her hometown of Canton, Ohio. Early life Natalie McIntyre was born in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Request + Line
"Request + Line" is a song recorded by American group Black Eyed Peas for their second studio album ''Bridging the Gap (Black Eyed Peas album), Bridging the Gap'' (2000). The song features vocals from Macy Gray. It was released as the third and final single from ''Bridging the Gap'' on January 30, 2001, by Interscope Records. "Request + Line" became the group's first top-40 hit in numerous countries, reaching the top ten in New Zealand, and became their first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 63. Music video The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn (director), Joseph Kahn. The video begins with flashing objects, a phone picking up, and a flashing sign saying "On Air". The video features Macy Gray behind a turntablism, turntable. The three members of the Black Eyed Peas are seen on a giant turntable, in a bathroom with a transparency and translucency, transparent shower bath, toilet and sink, and sitting with Macy Gray on a sofa. Trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridging The Gap (Black Eyed Peas Album)
''Bridging the Gap'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas, released on September 26, 2000. This is their last album where they are credited as ''Black Eyed Peas'', until the release of '' Masters of the Sun Vol. 1'' in 2018. The album had three official singles: " BEP Empire/Get Original", " Weekends" and " Request + Line", the last featuring Macy Gray. The song "Weekends" was later remixed and renamed "Another Weekend" for the deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, '' The E.N.D''. Singer Kim Hill was deeply involved in making the album, but left the group after it was released. The album received favorable reviews, and holds a score of 74 on Metacritic.Bridging the Gap Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and more at Metacritic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulworth
''Bulworth'' is a 1998 American political satire black comedy film co-written, co-produced, directed by, and starring Warren Beatty. It co-stars Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden, and Isaiah Washington. The film follows the title character, California Senator Jay Billington Bulworth (Beatty), as he runs for re-election while trying to avoid a hired assassin. The film received generally positive reviews and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay yet narrowly failed to break even on a $30 million budget. However, Beatty was praised for tackling race, poverty, dysfunction in the health care system, and corporate control of the political agenda, with eminent legal scholar Patricia J. Williams noting the film examined "racism's intersection with America's deep, and growing, class divide." Plot Jay Bulworth, a Democratic U.S. Senator from California, faces a primary challenge from a fiery young populist. Once politicall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joints & Jam
"Joints & Jam" is the second single by American hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas, taken from their debut studio album, ''Behind the Front''. The song features the vocals of Ingrid Dupree. The song is featured in the ''Bulworth'' soundtrack. A remix of this song, titled "That's the Joint", appears on the group's fifth studio album, '' The E.N.D.'' The song samples "Love Till the End of Time" by Paulinho da Costa and Hill sings a reworking of Frankie Valli's " Grease". The song was sampled in the Nextmen's "Amongst the Madness" which appeared in the classic video game ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3''. Music video The music video starts with will.i.am standing outside an arts and crafts store. A boy comes up holding a speaker, which he holds up to the screen. will.i.am sees this and tries to take the speaker, but it is stuck to the screen. Once he gets it off, he himself gets sucked into the screen. While will.i.am is singing his verse, apl.de.ap and Taboo see him stuck to the screen, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind The Front
''Behind the Front'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas released on June 30, 1998, through Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group. Background Most of the tracks were demos for the '' Grass Roots'' album, with added verses by new member Taboo. The song " Joints & Jam" appeared on the soundtrack of the movie '' Bulworth'', where it was billed as "Joints & Jams". "Be Free" also features in the film '' She's All That''. On the back cover, "Skit 3" is listed after "Duet", when it actually appears after "Communication". This was their only studio album to be released in a Parental Advisory version and an edited version until the release of '' Masters Of The Sun Vol. 1''. On the edited version's back cover, "Skit 3" is properly listed after "Communication". Release and promotion ''Behind the Front'' was released for vinyl on June 30, 1998, through Interscope Records, will.i.am's imprint will.i.am Music Group and Universal Music Group. Three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label based in Santa Monica, California, owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M imprint. Founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Atlantic Records of Warner Music Group and Interscope Communications, it differed from most record labels by letting A&R staff control decisions and allowing artists and producers full creative control. Interscope's first hit records arrived in under a year, and it achieved profitability in 1993. Chair and CEO until May 2014, Iovine was succeeded by John Janick. In 1992, Interscope acquired the exclusive rights to market and distribute releases from hardcore hip hop label Death Row Records, a decision that ultimately put the label at the center of the mid-1990s gangsta rap controversy. As a result, Time Warner, then the parent of Warner Music Group, severed ties with Interscope by selling its 50 percent stake back to Field and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
