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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Electric City
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Na na na na na na na na
Sound selector activate your transistor
Transmitter audio wears through your system
Sub-sonic mega bolt base from the kickin'
Na na na na na na na na
Ghetto blaster blastin' on your block
Pumping out megahertz (mega-megawatts)
You can get electric shock from my flow
Bitches on my dick (oh no) they on my dildo
Do re mi fa so la ti do
I get the money money, I get dough
Eq the equalizer for the stereo
Na na na na na na na na
We the blast masters, the radiation
International coming to your nation
Feel the feel the feel the feel the vibration
We killing killing killing radio station
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Hit 'em with the frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Get 'em with the melody
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill 'em
Step up in the par, step up in the party
Sippin' on coke and baca Bacardi
Beat so dope,
Lord have mercy lord have lord have mercy
La dee dee dee dee dee dee dee la dee da
Killer on the lose like I'm Jeffrey Dahmer
Ready to produce mega rhythm yes sir
Call me mad scientist, the professor
I program the rhythm
Ask 'em who killed 'em they say will.i.am. did 'em
Boom boom pow let me style when I hit 'em
I know how to kill 'em when I kill 'em
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Hit 'em with the frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Get 'em with the melody
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill 'em
Electric shock surgin' down your city
Higher voltage, b.e.p comity
Transmitting sound got the girly's silly
Bouncin' around tryin' to show me tittys
Watch out now we about to blow
Big from now I salute the general,
Energy got the whole system overload
Got the, got the eardrums about to explode
Extra, extra, powerful
Blow your mind its the incredible
Apl.de.ap the original
I'm the thriller of manila in the Filipino
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Hit 'em with the frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Get 'em with the melody
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill 'em
"Electric City" by Black Eyed Peas is a song which celebrates music and the power that it possesses to excite people. The lyrics of the song talk about the power of a sound system and how it can make people feel, especially in a party-like atmosphere. The song begins by asking the sound selector to activate his transistor so that the transmitter can wear through the system. The bass then hits hard, giving a subsonic mega bolt base that can make your heart race.
The chorus of the song has repetitive lyrics that are simple yet catchy. The song then continues by discussing how the group wants to kill radio stations with their sound, demonstrating their control of the intensity of their music. The lyrics have a violent tone, but that is supplemented by the sense of vibrancy and the power of music that they are portraying. The lyrics compare the beats with weapons and technology, showing how music can be a powerful tool to captivate a crowd.
Overall, the song mainly revolves around the idea of how powerful music can be, especially at a party. It speaks to the uplifting effect that music can have on people, and how it can be a catalyst for an incredible experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na na na na
Repetitive vocalizations to create an energetic atmosphere
Sound selector activate your transistor
Turn on your radio and tune in to the music
Transmitter audio wears through your system
The music penetrates and affects your entire being
Sub-sonic mega bolt base from the kickin'
Powerful and profound bass to move your body
Ghetto blaster blastin' on your block
Loud music playing on the streets
Pumping out megahertz (mega-megawatts)
The music is extremely loud and intense
You can get electric shock from my flow
The flow of the music is so electrifying and exciting that it might shock you
Bitches on my dick (oh no) they on my dildo
People love my music and are always trying to get close to me
Do re mi fa so la ti do
The musical scale used to create this song
I get the money money, I get dough
I am successful and wealthy because of my music
Eq the equalizer for the stereo
Adjusting the music to sound better on your sound system
We the blast masters, the radiation
We are experts at creating the most explosive and influential music
International coming to your nation
Our music is known all around the world
Feel the feel the feel the feel the vibration
Let the sensations of the music take over your body and soul
We killing killing killing radio station
Our music is so powerful that it's taking over the airwaves
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Our music is so intense that it feels like it's killing everything around us
Hit 'em with the frequency
Our music hits you deep with its high frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
The bass of our music is so powerful it can shoot through anything
Super mega frequency
Our music is on another level of powerful frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Our music has strong and energetic drum beats that kick you into action
Get 'em with the melody
Our music is also beautiful with its catchy and memorable melodies
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Our music has a solid and strong rhythm that controls the whole song
In the electric city, electric city
The city is electrified by our amazing music
Step up in the par, step up in the party
Come and join us at the party and let's start the fun
Sippin' on coke and baca Bacardi
Drinking our favorite drinks at the party
Beat so dope,
The beat of our music is addictively good
Lord have mercy lord have lord have mercy
The music is so good it feels like a blessing from god
La dee dee dee dee dee dee dee la dee da
Singing and enjoying the music with all of our hearts
Killer on the lose like I'm Jeffrey Dahmer
Our music is out and causing chaos like a serial killer
Ready to produce mega rhythm yes sir
We are ready to create the most epic beat you've ever heard
Call me mad scientist, the professor
I am a genius at creating the most amazing music
I program the rhythm
I am the mastermind behind the rhythm of the music
Ask 'em who killed 'em they say will.i.am. did 'em
People are obsessed with my music and it feels like I am the one who caused their death
Boom boom pow let me style when I hit 'em
I hit them with my style and pizzazz in every beat I make
I know how to kill 'em when I kill 'em
I know how to make my music so addicting that it mesmerizes everyone
Electric shock surgin' down your city
Our music is so powerful you can feel it all around the city
Higher voltage, b.e.p comity
Our music is charged with high voltage energy and is true to black eyed peas' community spirit
Transmitting sound got the girly's silly
The music is so good that everyone is going crazy, especially girls
Bouncin' around tryin' to show me tittys
People are just having so much fun that they are getting wild and doing crazy things
Watch out now we about to blow
We are about to take over and become the biggest hit out there
Big from now I salute the general,
We are now big and successful and are congratulating ourselves
Energy got the whole system overload
Our music has so much energy it's beyond what the system can handle
Got the, got the eardrums about to explode
The music is so powerful that it's about to burst your eardrums
Extra, extra, powerful
Our music is stronger and more powerful than anything else out there
Blow your mind its the incredible
Our music is going to blow your mind with how incredible it is
Apl.de.ap the original
We are the original and the best music group out there
I'm the thriller of manila in the Filipino
I am a legend in my own time, especially in the Filipino community
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bert Berns, William Adams, Robert Feldman, Stacy Ferguson, Gerald Goldstein, Jaime Gomez, Richard Gottehrer, Keith Ernesto Harris, Allan Apll Pineda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Sound selector activate your transistor
Transmitter audio wears through your system
Sub-sonic mega bolt base from the kickin'
Na na na na na na na na
Ghetto blaster blastin' on your block
Pumping out megahertz (mega-megawatts)
You can get electric shock from my flow
Bitches on my dick (oh no) they on my dildo
Do re mi fa so la ti do
I get the money money, I get dough
Eq the equalizer for the stereo
Na na na na na na na na
We the blast masters, the radiation
International coming to your nation
Feel the feel the feel the feel the vibration
We killing killing killing radio station
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Hit 'em with the frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Get 'em with the melody
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill 'em
Step up in the par, step up in the party
Sippin' on coke and baca Bacardi
Beat so dope,
Lord have mercy lord have lord have mercy
La dee dee dee dee dee dee dee la dee da
Killer on the lose like I'm Jeffrey Dahmer
Ready to produce mega rhythm yes sir
Call me mad scientist, the professor
I program the rhythm
Ask 'em who killed 'em they say will.i.am. did 'em
Boom boom pow let me style when I hit 'em
I know how to kill 'em when I kill 'em
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Hit 'em with the frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Get 'em with the melody
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill 'em
Electric shock surgin' down your city
Higher voltage, b.e.p comity
Transmitting sound got the girly's silly
Bouncin' around tryin' to show me tittys
Watch out now we about to blow
Big from now I salute the general,
Energy got the whole system overload
Got the, got the eardrums about to explode
Extra, extra, powerful
Blow your mind its the incredible
Apl.de.ap the original
I'm the thriller of manila in the Filipino
Kill 'em with the sound kill, 'em kill 'em with the sound
Hit 'em with the frequency
Shoot 'em with the bass shoot, shoot 'em with the bass
Super mega frequency
Kick 'em with the drum, kick 'em kick 'em with the drum
Get 'em with the melody
Beat 'em with the beat, beat 'em beat 'em with the beat
Super mega frequency
In the electric city, electric city
Electric city, electric city
Kill 'em
Paroliers : Bert Berns / William Adams / Robert Feldma
Dallas Da Boss
This song is underappreciated
Flamer Gamer
Ikr Iβm OBBSESSED with it, ever since it turned on in the car, now everytime we go somewhere I look at my dad and sayβ sorry rap, e lec tric ci ty
fu zy
way ahead of its time. better than anything else nowadays.
NPG Lamb
This album is a amazing experience and I canβt believe it has haters. Even though the art is scary the music is amazing and timeless to me.
Roxanna Smith
Don't hate, appreciate! These guys rocked it best... U never hear hate in their songs. That's why I love these guys!!
j f
Haven't heard this in over 10 years and still remember every lyric. Fun times
Naren Goku
Underrated song, its one of the best by Black eyed peas.
Ambrose rothwood
i had this song stuck in my head for YEARS until one day at work by pure chance i remembered a few more lyrics and googled them
Ophelia Valentine
That snare sounds so good! This song was one of my favorites back then and now I realize how good it is compared to the actual singles.
mpiersd
It's sampled from Bow Wow Wow "I Want Candy".