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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Cali To New York
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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People started hollerin' (for more)
Beggin' us to bless 'em with an (encore)
You know the Peas they game to that (for sure)
No matter what the coast we, be on
Pacific or Atlantic we, stay strong
Foreign or domestically, we conquer
All obstacles professionally and rock on
We turn this on and then we make it hot (make it hot)
We also known to cause a state of shock (state of shock)
We start at 2 then go to 10 o'clock (10 o'clock)
10 o'clock the next day that is (day that is)
No matter what city or state that is (state that is)
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is (way that is)
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Introduce Posdonus y'all ('nus y'all)
Sticky like cous-cous y'all (cous y'all)
Be the words that I ap-ply (ap-ply)
My peeps mass, karma N.Y. (N.Y.)
Check it out, you see you other emcees, sound like brother emcees
Raised by the same pop and mother emcees
While I got a lot of brand in my name, I'm recognizable
Leavin' me the cash amount, that's quite sizable
Rich in that English that's broke as hell
That's why my niggas in the hood understand me so well
Its the modern rap type talk
Used to walk, all over your ears
You hear the thump, this track pumps like, well order
Some others fell short of the line of finish
You didn't practice harder at the scrimmage
Now my image is the golden cup
My career is dirty compared to yours, it's all washed up
[Chorus]
We, we, we, we regulate and cross plates, destruct ya
Toss coins to distract it and we bust ya
Minds blow bigger than tempers out in Russia
Cuss like a sailor, make you shame like Thelya
Stitch a verse tailored to fit
Spray paintin' your spit
On the deco we art, spread apart
I raid mo' tracks than flicks in "Beat Street"
With kicks until the sole/soul wear out, never that!
We weather that, you light in the ass and feather that
Heavy like black leather coats, you pleather that
Last dick on the line, we way ahead of that
Squeezin' like Freddie Foxx, and his two glocks
Rocks don't impress niggas who speak to God
We get jams to make a tuna melt
Held down by the B.E.P, we strictly, new getty
Two-fifty up in front of the mic, so what it look like?
[Chorus]
The Black Eyed Peas' song "Cali to New York" is a testament to the group's widespread success and versatility, no matter where they perform. The first verse establishes the group's credibility, proclaiming how they always bring their A-game and rock the crowd - regardless of whether they're on the Pacific coast or the Atlantic coast. They are known to create a state of shock and captivate audiences, with lyrics that pack a punch and music that's hot. They start playing at 2 p.m., and by 10 p.m. the next day, they'd still be grooving to their beats, no matter which city or state they happen to be in.
In the second verse, Posdonus enters the song, sharing his unique rapping style with his signature fast-paced delivery, clever rhymes, and sprinkles of humor. He acknowledges that many rappers sound like "brother emcees" and lack individuality, but his rhymes are always recognized and distinct. He boasts of his fame and fortune and how his style of rap has brought him riches. He claims that his slang is the new modern style of rap that rocks your ears and ignites your senses.
The final verse is a continuation of the previous verses, emphasizing the group's diversity in their music and ability to cross boundaries. They can perform in any setting, can change up their style and adapt to different influences and cultures, all while still delivering music that is bold, edgy, and ear-catching. They have the skills to make even the most basic tunes come alive, and then turn around and put their unique spin on hip-hop, creating music that speaks to a wide range of people.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as a La stepped off (the floor)
People started asking for an encore
People started hollerin' (for more)
The audience was asking for a repeat performance
Beggin' us to bless 'em with an (encore)
The audience was pleading for another performance
You know the Peas they game to that (for sure)
The Black Eyed Peas were happy to give another performance
No matter what the coast we, be on
The band performs on both the West and East Coast
Pacific or Atlantic we, stay strong
They continue to perform well in both the Pacific and Atlantic regions
Foreign or domestically, we conquer
The band is successful in both foreign and domestic markets
All obstacles professionally and rock on
They overcame obstacles and continue to perform
And that's exactly how we made it rock (made it rock)
This is how they became successful
We turn this on and then we make it hot (make it hot)
The band creates a fiery performance
We also known to cause a state of shock (state of shock)
Their performance is so great that it can stun the audience
We start at 2 then go to 10 o'clock (10 o'clock)
They perform for long hours
10 o'clock the next day that is (day that is)
They perform for hours without tiring
No matter what city or state that is (state that is)
They perform well in every city and state
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is (way that is)
This is how things work, no need to question it
Back, back, back, back, and forth
Traveling from California to New York
From Ca-li to New York
Traveling from California to New York
Introduce Posdonus y'all ('nus y'all)
Introducing Posdonus
Sticky like cous-cous y'all (cous y'all)
Sticky like couscous
Be the words that I ap-ply (ap-ply)
Applying specific words in his rap
My peeps mass, karma N.Y. (N.Y.)
The rapper's friends are in New York, specifically in the area known as Karma
Check it out, you see you other emcees, sound like brother emcees
Other rappers sound the same as each other
Raised by the same pop and mother emcees
These rappers were raised by the same type of music
While I got a lot of brand in my name, I'm recognizable
The rapper has lots of recognition
Leavin' me the cash amount, that's quite sizable
The rapper has a lot of money
Rich in that English that's broke as hell
He may have wealth but his English isn't perfect
That's why my niggas in the hood understand me so well
His friends understand him because they use the same dialect
Its the modern rap type talk
The words he uses are representative of modern rap music
Used to walk, all over your ears
The rapper used to rap in a more aggressive way
You hear the thump, this track pumps like, well order
The beat is strong and dominant
Some others fell short of the line of finish
Other rappers were not successful in their careers
You didn't practice harder at the scrimmage
Other rappers didn't work as hard as he did
Now my image is the golden cup
The rapper has a great image
My career is dirty compared to yours, it's all washed up
His career is better than other rappers who fell short
We regulate and cross plates, destruct ya
The band has control and is powerful
Toss coins to distract it and we bust ya
They can easily distract and even harm others
Minds blow bigger than tempers out in Russia
Their impact is huge
Cuss like a sailor, make you shame like Thelya
Their language is strong
Stitch a verse tailored to fit
The rapper can create lyrics to fit any situation
Spray paintin' your spit
The rapper is using their words as a form of expression
On the deco we art, spread apart
They express themselves through their artistic abilities
I raid mo' tracks than flicks in 'Beat Street'
He raps on more songs than were in the movie 'Beat Street'
With kicks until the sole/soul wear out, never that!
He will never give up
We weather that, you light in the ass and feather that
They have thick skin, while others may give up easily
Heavy like black leather coats, you pleather that
They are strong
Last dick on the line, we way ahead of that
They are not the worst or the last to rap and they are ahead of other rappers
Squeezin' like Freddie Foxx, and his two glocks
They are tight and powerful
Rocks don't impress niggas who speak to God
They are not impressed by material things
We get jams to make a tuna melt
Their music can excite and make you dance
Held down by the B.E.P, we strictly, new getty
They are held down by their group and are making new music
Two-fifty up in front of the mic, so what it look like?
They are ready and able to perform at any time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KELVIN MERCER, WILL ADAMS, DAVID J. JOLICOEUR, GEORGE PAJON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deer子鹿
[Verse 1: will.i.am]
As soon as A La stepped off (the floor)
People started hollerin' (for more)
Beggin us to bless 'em with an (encore)
You know the Peas they game to that (for sure)
No matter what the coast we, be on
Pacific or Atlantic we, stay strong
Foreign or domestically, we conquer
All obstacles professionally and rock on
And that's exactly how we made it rock (made it rock)
We turn this on and then we make it hot (make it hot)
We also known to cause a state of shock (state of shock)
We start at 2 then go to 10 o'clock (10 o'clock)
10 o'clock the next day that is (day that is)
No matter what city or state that is (state that is)
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is (way that is)
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
[Verse 2: Pos]
Introduce Posdonus y'all ('Nus y'all)
Sticky like cous-cous y'all (cous y'all)
Be the words that I ap-ply (ap-ply)
My peeps mass, karma N.Y. (N.Y)
Check it out, you see you other emcees, sound like brother emcees
Raised by the same pop and mother emcees
While I got a lot of brand in my name, I'm recognizable
Leavin me the cash amount, that's quite sizable
Rich in that english that's broke as hell
That's why my niggas in the hood understand me so well
Its the modern rap type talk
Used to walk, all over your ears
You hear the thump, this track pumps like, well order
Some others fell short of the line of finish
You didn't practice harder at the scrimmage
Now my image is the golden cup
My career is dirty compared to yours, it's all washed up
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
[Verse 3: Dove]
We, we, we, we regulate and cross plates, destruct ya
Toss coins to distract it and we bust ya
Minds blow bigger than tempers out in Russia
Cuss like a sailor, make you shame like thelya
Stitch a verse tailored to fit
Spray paintin' your spit
On the deco we art, spread apart
I raid mo' tracks than flicks in "Beat Street"
With kicks until the sole/Soul wear out, never that!
We weather that, you light in the ass and feather that
Heavy like black leather coats, you pleather that
Last dick on the line, we way ahead of that
Squeezin' like Freddie Foxx, and his two Glocks
Rocks don't impress niggas who speak to God
We get jams to make a tuna melt
Held down by the BEP, we strictly, new getty
Two-fifty up in front of the mic, so what it look like?
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Sandrine Amelaise
The last great album of BEP before they turned commercial and fuckin' main stream. REAL Hip-Hop, no radio bullshit!
Snakeblood913 Games
Idk Elephunk was fantastic, and Monkey Business has a few bangers. I think after that they were too mainstream
patrick grondines
i like all of their albums
Ace Soul
When hip hop was hip hop
Grayson Stephen
On the “Made” soundtrack. When movies were funny 😁
Deer子鹿
[Verse 1: will.i.am]
As soon as A La stepped off (the floor)
People started hollerin' (for more)
Beggin us to bless 'em with an (encore)
You know the Peas they game to that (for sure)
No matter what the coast we, be on
Pacific or Atlantic we, stay strong
Foreign or domestically, we conquer
All obstacles professionally and rock on
And that's exactly how we made it rock (made it rock)
We turn this on and then we make it hot (make it hot)
We also known to cause a state of shock (state of shock)
We start at 2 then go to 10 o'clock (10 o'clock)
10 o'clock the next day that is (day that is)
No matter what city or state that is (state that is)
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is (way that is)
Don't ask no questions, that's the way that is
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
[Verse 2: Pos]
Introduce Posdonus y'all ('Nus y'all)
Sticky like cous-cous y'all (cous y'all)
Be the words that I ap-ply (ap-ply)
My peeps mass, karma N.Y. (N.Y)
Check it out, you see you other emcees, sound like brother emcees
Raised by the same pop and mother emcees
While I got a lot of brand in my name, I'm recognizable
Leavin me the cash amount, that's quite sizable
Rich in that english that's broke as hell
That's why my niggas in the hood understand me so well
Its the modern rap type talk
Used to walk, all over your ears
You hear the thump, this track pumps like, well order
Some others fell short of the line of finish
You didn't practice harder at the scrimmage
Now my image is the golden cup
My career is dirty compared to yours, it's all washed up
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
[Verse 3: Dove]
We, we, we, we regulate and cross plates, destruct ya
Toss coins to distract it and we bust ya
Minds blow bigger than tempers out in Russia
Cuss like a sailor, make you shame like thelya
Stitch a verse tailored to fit
Spray paintin' your spit
On the deco we art, spread apart
I raid mo' tracks than flicks in "Beat Street"
With kicks until the sole/Soul wear out, never that!
We weather that, you light in the ass and feather that
Heavy like black leather coats, you pleather that
Last dick on the line, we way ahead of that
Squeezin' like Freddie Foxx, and his two Glocks
Rocks don't impress niggas who speak to God
We get jams to make a tuna melt
Held down by the BEP, we strictly, new getty
Two-fifty up in front of the mic, so what it look like?
[Chorus]
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
Back, back, back, back, and forth
From Ca-li to New York
patrick grondines
are you a fan of black eyed peas
Only players eat tacos with their hoes.
Le Sien ❤️💯🤩
sirillbeatz
This isnt oldschool.... lol i love it
Dave Koval Comedy
I mean it’s 20+ years old so