Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop/pop group formed in Los Angeles in … Read Full Bio ↴Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop/pop group formed in Los Angeles in 1995. The group's current line-up consists of will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap. Black Eyed Peas have so-far sold an estimated 56 million albums and singles worldwide.

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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Audio Delite at Low Fidelity
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics

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Ever since I was a little younger
I always had a ryhme that I flung up
Any situation that you brung up
Black Eyed Peas will shake a party like thunder
Now everybody wanna ask and wonder
How the Black Eyed Peas took it from the under
From the bottom to the top
Now we make your body rock
Mutha (Hey!) don't sit and ponder
'Cause we come with no bloops no blunders
We keep it fat like Attila the Hun-a
Latin ladies by like ay caramba
We caliente like you chilling in the summer

We gave you something
Now you gonna ask for some more
But naw brutha you ain't gonna get no more
And I know you really like
This audio delite
'Cause my drum goes dumb diddy dumb-a
Check it out
One time for ya mind
Two's for your soul
Three's for your body
And four's for the ambiance
Check it out 'cause this is how it go

I'm sick with the rhyme
I'm infected
Since '95 the BEP perfected
The way we get down on the record
We comin' up with heat that's not expected
You can't, you can't, you can't help but check it
We stand out like chubby people in checkers
We comin' hectic and hyper
Aimin' like a sniper
And when I rock the mic you'll respect me
You respect it 'cause you know
I'm known to kill it
I make it, make it, make it, make it
Hotter than a skillet
And you oughta know you goin' feel it
Black Eyed Peas we do it we're the realest

We gave you something
Now you gonna ask for some more
But naw brutha you ain't gonna get no more
And I know you really like
This audio delite
'Cause my drum goes dumb diddy dumb-a
Check it out
One time for ya mind
Two's for your soul
Three's for your body
And four's for the ambiance
Check it out 'cause this is how it go

My faith will never fall
Forever remain myself after all
Gainin' fame, mass appeal, entertainin' y'all
Never change or conform
We always rock it raw
I remember when we used to bust at the mall
Ways of expressin' my love for the art
Now we here to restore these rap laws
Cause the way it is now is not the way I saw so check it
I'ma do it like this
So y'all could recite this
Hip hop anthem once more
I won't let the mic rest
You won't catch me rhyme-less
No matter what the future got in store

We gave you something
Now you gonna ask for some more
But naw brutha you ain't gonna get no more
And I know you really like
This audio delite
'Cause my drum goes dumb diddy dumb-a
Check it out
One time for ya mind
Two's for your soul
Three's for your body
And four's for the ambiance
Check it out 'cause this is how it go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Eyed Peas’ “Audio Delite at Low Fidelity” describe the group's rise to fame and their confidence in their abilities. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song with its self-assured lyrics about the group's ability to shake up any party they attend. They exude the confidence of a group that has worked hard to get where they are and have a deep understanding of what makes their music appealing to their audience.

The second stanza highlights the group's creativity and the way they stand out in a crowded music scene. They pride themselves on producing music that is not predictable and exceeds listeners' expectations. They use wordplay throughout to emphasize their message; for example, the line "stand out like chubby people in checkers" is meant to accentuate how they stand out in a crowd.

The final stanza shows the group's commitment to the art of hip hop and their desire to restore the genre to its original state. They are determined to keep producing music that is true to themselves and that others will enjoy. Overall, the song is a celebration of the group's success and a declaration of their continued commitment to their music and their fans.

Line by Line Meaning

Ever since I was a little young-a
Since childhood, I have always had a talent for rhyming

I always had a rhyme that I flung-a
I always had a rhyme ready to perform

Any situation that you brung up
No matter what the situation, Black Eyed Peas can shake a party

Black Eyed Peas will shake a party like thunda
Black Eyed Peas can create a great party atmosphere

Now everybody want to ask and wonder
People are curious about how Black Eyed Peas went from the bottom to the top of the music industry

How the Black Eyed Peas took it from the under
How Black Eyed Peas succeeded from humble beginnings

From the bottom to the top
Black Eyed Peas went from obscurity to being very successful

Now we make your body rock
Black Eyed Peas are now able to create music that makes people dance

Muthafucka don't sit and ponder
Don't hesitate, just enjoy the music

Cause we come with no bloops no blunders
Black Eyed Peas deliver great music without mistakes

We keep it fat like Atilla the Hun-a
Black Eyed Peas create music that is rich and full-bodied

Latin ladies by like ay Corumba
Black Eyed Peas appeal to Latin women

We caliente like you killin' in the summer
Black Eyed Peas are hot like the weather

We gave you something'
Black Eyed Peas have already provided great music

Now you gonna ask for some more
People will always want more music from Black Eyed Peas

But naw brutha you ain't gonna get no more
However, they won't be getting any more music from them

And I know you really like
Black Eyed Peas knows that people enjoy their music

This audio delite
They know their music is enjoyable and pleasing to the ear

Cause my drum goes dumb diddy dumb-a
The rhythm of their music is catchy and engaging

Check it out
Listen to our music

One-time-for-ya-mind
Our music is thought-provoking

Two's for your souuulll
Our music touches your soul

Three's for your body
Our music makes you dance

And four's for the ambiance
Our music creates a great atmosphere

I'm sick with the rhyme
I am very talented at creating rhymes

I'm infected
I am totally consumed with my passion for music

Since '95 the BEP perfected
Black Eyed Peas have been working on their craft since 1995

The way we get down on the record
They create great music in a studio

We comin' up with heat that's not expected
Black Eyed Peas produce music that is unique and surprising

You can't, you can't, you can't help but check it
Their music is so good that it is impossible not to take notice

We stand out like chubby people in checkers
Black Eyed Peas are unique and stand out among musicians

We comin' hectic and hyper
Black Eyed Peas create energetic and exciting music

Aimin' like a sniper
They are carrying out their mission with precision and accuracy

And when I rock the mic you'll respect me
They command respect when performing on stage

You respect it 'cause you know
People respect their music because they know it is good

I'm known to kill it
They are known for creating great music

I make it, make it, make it, make it
They are confident in their ability to create great music

Hotter than a skillet
Their music is very popular and widely enjoyed

And you oughta know you goin' feel it
People will definitely feel the impact of their music

Black Eyed Peas we do it we're the realest
Black Eyed Peas are authentic and genuine in their music making

My faith will never fall
Their confidence in their ability to create great music will never diminish

Forever remain myself after all
No matter how successful they become, they will always stay true to themselves

Gainin' fame, mass appeal, entertainin' y'all
Although they are becoming famous and mass-appealing, they continue to provide great entertainment

Never change or conform
They will never compromise their style of music to fit anyone else's expectations

We always rock it raw
They always perform their music in a raw, energetic way

I remember when we used to bust at the mall
They remember their humble beginnings when they used to perform at the mall

Ways of expressin' my love for the art
They express their love for music in their own unique way

Now we here to restore these rap laws
They are here to bring back what made rap music so great

Cause the way it is now is not the way I saw so check it
The current state of rap music is not what they had envisioned so they aim to change it

I'ma do it like this
They will make great music their way

So y'all could recite this
They want people to know and recite their music

Hip hop anthem once more
Their music is a great example of a hip hop anthem

I won't let the mic rest
They will continue to make great music

You won't catch me rhyme-less
They will always have great lyrics to accompany their music

No matter what the future got in store
They will continue to make great music, no matter what the future holds

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Agnes Dean, Allan Pineda, Hoagy Carmichael, Rick James, Will Adams

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[Verse 1: will.i.am]
Ever since I was a little younger
I always had a ryhme that I flung up
Any situation that you brung up
Black Eyed Peas will shake a party like thunder
Now everybody wanna ask and wonder
How the Black Eyed Peas took it from the under
From the bottom to the top
Now we make your body rock
Mutha (Hey!) don't sit and ponder
Cause we come with no bloops no blunders
We keep it fat like Attila the Hun-a
Latin ladies by like ay caramba
We caliente like you chilling in the summer

[Hook: will.i.am]
We gave you something now you gonna ask for some more
But no brother you ain't gonna get no more
And I know you really like this audio delite
Cause my drum goes dum diddy dum-a (check it out)
One-time-for-ya-mind, two's for your soul
Three's for your body, and four's for the ambience, check it out cause this is how it go

[Verse 2: will.i.am]
I'm sick with the rhyme, I'm infected
Since '95 the BEP's perfected
The way we get down on the record
We comin' up with heat that's not expected
You can't, you can't, you can't help but check it
We stand out like chubby people in checkers
We coming hectic and hyper, aiming like a sniper
And when I rock the mic you'll respect me
You respect it cause you know I'm known to kill it
I make it, make it, make it, make it hotter than a skillet
Yeah, and I know you goin' feel it
Black Eyed Peas we do it we're the realest

[Hook: will.i.am]
We gave you something now you gonna ask for some more
But no brother you ain't gonna get no more
And I know you really like this audio delite
Cause my drum goes dum diddy dum-a (check it out)
One-time-for-ya-mind, two's for your soul
Three's for your body, and four's for the ambience, check it out cause this is how it go

[Verse 3: apl.de.ap]
My faith will never fall
Forever remain myself after all
Gainin' fame, mass appeal, entertainin' y'all
Never change or conform
We always rock it raw
I remember when we used to bust at the mall
Ways of expressin' my love for the art
Now we here to restore these rap laws
Cause the way it is now is not the way I saw so check it
I'mma do it like this
So y'all could recite this
Hip hop anthem once more
I won't let the mic rest
You won't catch me rhyme-less
No matter what the future got in store

[Hook: will.i.am]
We gave you something now you gonna ask for some more
But no brother you ain't gonna get no more
And I know you really like this audio delite
Cause my drum goes dum diddy dum-a (check it out)
One-time-for-ya-mind, two's for your soul
Three's for your body, and four's for the ambience, check it out cause this is how it go