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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Be Free
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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BEP, I know you feel it, huh
BEP, I know you feel it, huh
BEP, I know you feel it, huh
Oh my goodness, I know you feel the vibration
Across the globe no matter your location
Ain't no difficulty or complication
Celebrated the musical liberation
The Peas then demonstrated the demonstration
And you will feel the flush of relaxation
I'm a wax these and then get heavy rotation
I got you in bliss and ain't no aggravation
When you bump us, we bring the stimulation
So hurry up and get your daily fixation
But make sure that it's handled, it's a moderation
One dose should bring you to a limitation
So put your back into it, baby, that's right, huh
I'm about to plug in some dedication
This goes out to my brothers and my coalition
[Chorus:]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Oh my goodness, it's obvious now you feelin' me
Envious niggas plan on killing me
Frontin' on my niggas and also my family
Fiendin' for my capability, it's tragedy
My technicalities die hard like battery
Try to cross us, I blast 'cause you flattin' me
You oughta be on something like PCP
To come against a crew like B.E.P (Oh my goodness)
Oh no you didn't try to contest me
Come out delivery, won't control your body
I'm breakin' down y'all mathematically
Yes mentally, physically and spiritually
Actually, I'm rippin' your anatomy
Cause literally you be in the cemetery
I'm about to throw a shout-out to my peeps
Dedicated to the DJ's that pump it in their streets
[Chorus]
Whip it good like DeVoe we whip it good
You understand (Yo man, it's understood)
We be winnin' tournaments like Tiger Woods
Openin' your suburbs and bump it in your hood
Rock it in your box or your hooptie-hoop
Bump it in your hot Beamer 850 coupe
Cause I'm a inform y'all on what to do
Hop in your ride and drive down in your avenue
It's bumpin' in your barbeque and your venue
At a journey, feelin' that ease, is why I sent you
Cause ain't no stoppin' this, stoppin' it
Cause we be rockin' it (Rock, rock, rock)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
Gather up the team, now we ready to go
Any minute we'll be all over your box and video
Niggas wanna stop me and my amigos
But we still roll all over your acapella goes
Leave it or this one here like meteor
Your mediocre scene, you feel the roar
Vibration that's headed for your store
For a change, not bragging about close to more
Instead brain fusion, I lace you up confusion
Relax and feel the groove it's the solution
We straight cruisin' while the beat is still cruisin'
You're here so clap your hand to what we're doin'
[Chorus]
Whip it good
The song "Be Free" by Black Eyed Peas ft Kim Hill is a call for freedom of expression and to be true to oneself in the face of opposition. The lyrics speak of the liberating power of music and the importance of celebrating it with people all over the world. The opening lines of the song, "BEP, I know you feel it, huh", set the tone for the rest of the song that follows with infectious beats and strong vocals.
The song takes a strong stand against those who try to stifle creativity and individuality, particularly in the black community. The lines "Envious niggas plan on killing me, Frontin' on my niggas and also my family, Fiendin' for my capability, it's tragedy" show how rampant jealousy and antagonism can be when someone is trying to break free from the norm. The song encourages listeners to stand their ground and fight against those who seek to oppress them.
Overall, "Be Free" is an uplifting and empowering song that urges listeners to embrace their uniqueness and to live life on their own terms. It emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in the pursuit of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
BEP, I know you feel it, huh
I know you're feeling the beat and energy of the music, right?
Oh my goodness, I know you feel the vibration
The music is so good that you can feel the vibration it creates
Across the globe no matter your location
The music is universally enjoyed regardless of where you are
Ain't no difficulty or complication
The music is easy to enjoy and doesn't require any complicated understanding
Just as long my niggas in the celebration
As long as my friends are enjoying the music with me, we're all celebrating together
Celebrated the musical liberation
We're celebrating the freedom and liberation that comes from enjoying music
The Peas then demonstrated the demonstration
The Black Eyed Peas showed how to enjoy and celebrate the music
And you will feel the flush of relaxation
You'll feel relaxed and rejuvenated while listening to the music
I'm a wax these and then get heavy rotation
The song will be played a lot and become very popular
I got you in bliss and ain't no aggravation
The music will bring you joy and happiness without any stress or annoyance
When you bump us, we bring the stimulation
When you listen to our music, we'll give you an energy boost
So hurry up and get your daily fixation
Listen to our music everyday to satisfy your craving for good music
But make sure that it's handled, it's a moderation
Listen to the music in moderation and don't overdo it
One dose should bring you to a limitation
Listen to only one song at a time to avoid getting tired of it
So put your back into it, baby, that's right, huh
Enjoy the music and dance to it with all your energy, that's right!
I'm about to plug in some dedication
I'm going to dedicate this song to my friends
This goes out to my brothers and my coalition
The song is dedicated to my friends and allies
All I want is to be free
All I want is to be myself and live freely
You keep pushin' up on me
You keep trying to control me and my actions
You be you let I'll be me
Let me be myself while you be yourself
Let me do what I feel inside
Let me express my true feelings and emotions
Won't get taken for a ride
I won't be fooled or deceived by others
Everything will be alright
Everything will be okay and work out in the end
Gather up the team, now we ready to go
We've gathered our group and we're ready to start
Any minute we'll be all over your box and video
Our music will be everywhere, on TV and online
Niggas wanna stop me and my amigos
People are trying to stop me and my friends
But we still roll all over your acapella goes
We'll still play our music even if others try to stop us
Leave it or this one here like meteor
Our music is like a meteor, leaving a significant impact
Your mediocre scene, you feel the roar
Our music will elevate the mediocre scene and make it better
Vibration that's headed for your store
Our music will come to your store and create a good energy
For a change, not bragging about close to more
We're not trying to brag about how good our music is, just trying to create a positive change
Instead brain fusion, I lace you up confusion
Our music will bring a fusion of ideas and create some confusion in a good way
Relax and feel the groove it's the solution
Relax and enjoy the music, it will solve all your problems
We straight cruisin' while the beat is still cruisin'
We're cruising and enjoying the music while the beat lasts
You're here so clap your hand to what we're doin'
If you're enjoying our music, clap your hands and show your support
Whip it good
Dance with all your might and energy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN GULDBERG, TIM PETER STAHL, WILLIAM ADAMS, ALLAN APLL PINEDA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deer子鹿
[Intro]
BEP, I know you feel it, huh
I know you feel it, huh
I know you feel it, huh
I know you feel it, huh
[Verse 1]
Oh my goodness, I know you feel the vibration
Across the globe no matter your location
Ain't no difficulty or complication
Just as long my niggas in the celebration
Celebrated the musical liberation
The Peas then demonstrated the demonstration
And you will feel the flush of relaxation
I'mma wax these and then get heavy rotation
I got you in bliss and ain't no aggrevation
When you bump us, we bring the stimulation
So hurry up and get your daily fixation
But make sure that it's handled, it's a moderation
One dose should bring you to a limitation
So put your back into it, baby, that's right, huh
I'm about to plug in some dedication
This goes out to my brothers and my coalition
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
[Verse 2]
Oh my goodness, it's obvious now you feelin' me
Envious niggas plan on killing me
Frontin on my niggas and also my family
Fienin for my capability, it's tragedy
My technicalities die hard like battery
Try to cross us, I blast 'cause you flattin' me
You oughta be on something like PCP
To come against a crew like BEP (Oh my goodness)
Oh no you didn't try to contest me
Come out delivery, won't control your body
I'm breakin' down y'all mathematically
Yes mentally, physically and spiritually
Actually, I'm rippin' your anatomy
'Cause literally you be in the cemetery
I'm about to throw a shout-out to my peeps
Dedicated to the DJ's that pump it in their streets
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
[Verse 3]
Whip it good like DeVoe we whip it good
You understand (Yo man, it's understood)
We be winnin' tournaments like Tiger Woods
Openin' your suburbs and bump it in your hood
Rock it in your box or your hooptie-hoop
Bump it in your hot beamer 850 coupe
'Cause I'ma inform y'all on what to do
Hop in your ride and drive down in your avenue
It's bumpin' in your barbeque and your venue
At a journey, feelin' that ease, is why I sent you
'Cause ain't no stoppin' this, stoppin' it
'Cause we be rockin' it (Rock, rock, rock)
[Bridge]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
[Verse 3]
Gather up the team, now we ready to go
Any minute we'll be all over your box and video
Niggas wanna stop me and my amigos
But we still roll all over your acapella goes
Leave it or this one here like meteor
Your mediocre scene, you feel the roar
Vibration that's headed for your store
For a change, not bragging about close to more
Instead brain fusion, I lace you up confusion
Relax and feel the groove it's the solution
We straight cruisin' while the beat is still cruisin'
You're here so clap your hand to what we're doin'
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let me be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Tanee Dabney
man, i grew up with my father playing this entire album. i still listen to it to this day. awesome song guys!
Giulio Cesare💠
Same, meet me halfway was my favorite song
Andrew Flood
THIS SONG THE BOMB !!!
Deer子鹿
[Intro]
BEP, I know you feel it, huh
I know you feel it, huh
I know you feel it, huh
I know you feel it, huh
[Verse 1]
Oh my goodness, I know you feel the vibration
Across the globe no matter your location
Ain't no difficulty or complication
Just as long my niggas in the celebration
Celebrated the musical liberation
The Peas then demonstrated the demonstration
And you will feel the flush of relaxation
I'mma wax these and then get heavy rotation
I got you in bliss and ain't no aggrevation
When you bump us, we bring the stimulation
So hurry up and get your daily fixation
But make sure that it's handled, it's a moderation
One dose should bring you to a limitation
So put your back into it, baby, that's right, huh
I'm about to plug in some dedication
This goes out to my brothers and my coalition
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
[Verse 2]
Oh my goodness, it's obvious now you feelin' me
Envious niggas plan on killing me
Frontin on my niggas and also my family
Fienin for my capability, it's tragedy
My technicalities die hard like battery
Try to cross us, I blast 'cause you flattin' me
You oughta be on something like PCP
To come against a crew like BEP (Oh my goodness)
Oh no you didn't try to contest me
Come out delivery, won't control your body
I'm breakin' down y'all mathematically
Yes mentally, physically and spiritually
Actually, I'm rippin' your anatomy
'Cause literally you be in the cemetery
I'm about to throw a shout-out to my peeps
Dedicated to the DJ's that pump it in their streets
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
[Verse 3]
Whip it good like DeVoe we whip it good
You understand (Yo man, it's understood)
We be winnin' tournaments like Tiger Woods
Openin' your suburbs and bump it in your hood
Rock it in your box or your hooptie-hoop
Bump it in your hot beamer 850 coupe
'Cause I'ma inform y'all on what to do
Hop in your ride and drive down in your avenue
It's bumpin' in your barbeque and your venue
At a journey, feelin' that ease, is why I sent you
'Cause ain't no stoppin' this, stoppin' it
'Cause we be rockin' it (Rock, rock, rock)
[Bridge]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let I'll be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
[Verse 3]
Gather up the team, now we ready to go
Any minute we'll be all over your box and video
Niggas wanna stop me and my amigos
But we still roll all over your acapella goes
Leave it or this one here like meteor
Your mediocre scene, you feel the roar
Vibration that's headed for your store
For a change, not bragging about close to more
Instead brain fusion, I lace you up confusion
Relax and feel the groove it's the solution
We straight cruisin' while the beat is still cruisin'
You're here so clap your hand to what we're doin'
[Chorus]
All I want is to be free
You keep pushin' up on me
All I want is to be free
You be you let me be me
Let me do what I feel inside
Won't get taken for a ride
Do just what I feel inside
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
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Masterpiece
Ubatuba Gastro Music Tour
Amo Peas, são as melhores ervilhas do mundo
thefredo1000
I love this song
gandalfhan
This goes sooo hard!
Type-moon Fag
absolute banger
Gray O
I wore this CD out!