Black Eyed Peas went to centenary state high school and got their start in 1988 when will.i.am (born 1975 William James Adams Jr.) and apl.de.ap (born 1974 Allan Pineda) began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to Ruthless Records (run by Eazy-E) after catching the attention of the nephew of Jerry Heller (Eazy-E's manager). Along with Mookie Mook (Burning Star), Dante Santiago & DJ Motiv8, they called their group A.T.B.A.N. Klann. Their debut album, 'Grass Roots', was not released originally because Ruthless did not consider the social themes reflected in the group's music to be marketable to their audience. A single "Puddles of H2O" was released in 1994 but no album was released (until it leaked onto the Internet in the mid 2000s).
After Eazy-E died of an AIDS related illness in 1995, they changed their name to Black Eyed Peas; will.i.am explained on the front cover of the Monkey Business album that "Black Eyed Peas are food for the soul", hence the name. will.i.am has cited the Red Hot Chili Peppers as an influence and said he named his band after a food, like them. They replaced their original third member Mookie, with Dante Santiago the Peas original singer. Then Taboo (born Jaime Gomez) joined the group. Dante Santiago took on a role as a guest vocalist in the band and featured frequently on various tracks for their first four albums.
In 1996, they produced and appeared on a song entitled "That's Right" for Brian Austin Green's hip-hop album One Stop Carnival. Later, they began using Kim Hill as a steady background singer. Unlike many hip-hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the "gangsta rap" sounds of other Los Angeles-based hip-hop acts at the time. Through the mid-'90s, they performed in the local club circuit alongside fellow acts such as Ozomatli and Jurassic 5.
The group were signed to Interscope Records and released their debut, "Behind the Front", in 1998. The album won the group (and their accompanying live band, the Bucky Jonsons) critical acclaim. The album featured the single "Joints & Jams", which was included on the Bulworth soundtrack. Their second album, "Bridging the Gap", was released in 2000; it featured the single "Request + Line" featuring Macy Gray.
After replacing their female background singer with Fergie, the group released their breakout album, "Elephunk", and their 2005 album, "Monkey Business", which featured the hit singles "Pump It", "Don't Phunk With My Heart", "Don't Lie" and "My Humps".
"The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies)", their fifth album, was released worldwide in June 2009 and has managed to sell 5 million copies in 8 months (Elephunk: 7 million, Monkey Business: 10 million). It already spawned 2 of the most downloaded singles of all time: "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling", both were downloaded 5 million times only in the USA. The 3rd single "Meet Me Halfway" was downloaded 2 million times and the 4th "Imma Be", which was just released, already sold 1 million. "Rock That Body" is the 5th single.
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Boom Boom Pow
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that-that-that, that-that
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom
Yo
I got that hit to beat the block
You can get that bass on below
I got that rock 'n' roll
That future flow
That digital spit
Next level visual shit
I got that (boom boom boom)
How the beat bang (boom boom boom)
I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom
I'm on that supersonic boom
Y'all hear that spaceship zoom
When-when I step inside the room, them girls go apeshit, uh
Y'all stuck on Super 8 shit
That lo-fi stupid 8-bit
I'm on that HD flat
This beat go boom boom bap
I'm a beast when you turn me on
Into the future, Cybertron
Harder, faster, better, stronger
Sexy ladies, extra longer, 'cause
We got the beat that bounce
We got the beat that pounds
We got the beat, that 808
That boom boom in your town
People in the place
If you wanna get down
Put your hands in the air
will.i.am drop the beat now
Yep, yep
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep)
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep, yep, yep, ha, ha, ha)
Here we go, here we go
Satellite radio
Y'all getting hit with the (boom boom)
Beats so big, I'm steppin' on leprechauns
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Shittin' on y'all with the
This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
This beat go boom boom
Let the beat rock
Let the beat rock
Let the beat rock
This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
This beat go boom boom
I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom
Let the beat rock (let the beat rock)
Let the beat rock (let the beat)
Let the beat rock (let the beat rock, rock, rock, rock)
The lyrics of the song Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas are mostly about bringing new style and innovation to the music industry. The song describes the group's digital and innovative style in music and how they have moved on from the past genres of music. The group is proclaiming that their music is modern and futuristic, while others are still stuck in the past. The lyrics suggest that the group's music is unique, and people should let it rock because it is like nothing ever seen before.
The song is full of prominent drum beats and bass tracks. The lyrics also mention satellite radio and futuristic technology, suggesting that the song is crafted for a futuristic generation. With the repetition of the phrase "gotta get that," the song's lyrics emphasize the urgency and importance of making a mark in the music industry. Overall, the lyrics of "Boom Boom Pow" are about the Black Eyed Peas' innovative style and their desire to change the music game with their unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta get that
I need to acquire or achieve that thing I desire
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
The beat is so powerful that it inspires me to obtain what I want
Yo
Hey there, listen up
I got that hit to beat the block
My music is so good it can conquer any obstacle in its way
You can get that bass on below
Feel the bass in your body
I got that rock 'n' roll
My music has a classic and timeless sound
That future flow
My music is innovative and ahead of its time
That digital spit
My lyrics are precise and delivered with high-tech precision
Next level visual shit
My music videos are groundbreaking and visionary
How the beat bang (boom boom boom)
The power of the beat is undeniable and energizing
I like that boom boom pow
The strong, driving beat of the song is enjoyable and exciting to me
Them chickens jackin' my style
Other artists are imitating my unique and original approach to music
They try to copy my swagger
Other musicians are attempting to mimic my cool and confident demeanor
I'm on that next shit now
I'm always pushing the boundaries and exploring new musical ideas
I'm so 3008
I'm extremely ahead of my time
You so 2000 and late
You're outdated and behind the times
That future boom boom boom
My music is not only current but also futuristic and innovative
I'm on that supersonic boom
My sound is so powerful and dynamic that it's beyond human capacity
Y'all hear that spaceship zoom
My music is so intense and out-of-this-world that it sounds like a spaceship flying by
When-when I step inside the room, them girls go apeshit, uh
Women react with excitement and enthusiasm when I arrive
Y'all stuck on Super 8 shit
You're still fixated on outdated, inferior technology
That lo-fi stupid 8-bit
You're still using poor-quality, outdated equipment and software
I'm on that HD flat
My music is top-of-the-line and modern, with high definition sound
This beat go boom boom bap
The percussion is hard-hitting and rhythmic, driving the song forward
I'm a beast when you turn me on
I'm a powerful and unstoppable performer when I get into the rhythm
Into the future, Cybertron
My music is so advanced it feels like it's from another dimension
Harder, faster, better, stronger
I'm constantly striving to improve and perfect my craft
Sexy ladies, extra longer, 'cause
My music is appealing to women and has a lasting impact on them
We got the beat that bounce
The rhythm of our music is catchy and makes people want to move
We got the beat that pounds
The percussion of our music is heavy and energetic
We got the beat, that 808
Our music has a prominent and distinctive drum sound
People in the place
Everyone who's present
If you wanna get down
If you want to dance and enjoy the music
Put your hands in the air
Raise your hands and get into the rhythm
will.i.am drop the beat now
The producer and leader of the group is starting the music
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep)
I'm creating powerful and catchy music
Here we go, here we go
We're about to start the song again
Satellite radio
Our music is broadcast on a widespread platform
Y'all getting hit with the (boom boom)
Our music is having a major impact on you
Beats so big, I'm steppin' on leprechauns
Our music is so powerful it feels like we're crushing mythical creatures
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Our music is so dominant it's overpowering everything else
Let the beat rock
Allow the music to continue without interruption
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allan Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson, Will Adams
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