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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Imma Be
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be be be be I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be be be be I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be be be be I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be on the next level
I'mma be chilling with my motherfuckin' crew
I'mma be making all them deals you wanna do (ha)
I'mma be up in them A list flicks
Doin one handed flips, and I'mma be
Sipping on drinks cause
I'mma be shaking my hips
You goin' be licking your lips
I'mma be taking them pics
Lookin all fly and shit
I'mma be the fliest chick (so fly)
I'mma be spreading my wings
I'mma be doing my thing (do it do it, okay)
I'mma I'mma swing it this way, (I'mma I'mma) I'mma I'mma swing it that-a way
This is freaky Fergie, and I'mma (I'mma) be here to say
21st century til infinity
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma I'mma I'mma be
Rich baby what what I'mma I'mma I'mma be
The shit baby check me out be
I'mma be, I'mma be
On top, never stop (be be)
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be, freakin' her
I'mma I'mma I'mma be, I'mma be be be I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be the upgraded new negro
I'mma be the average brother with soul
I'mma be world wide international
I'mma be in Rio rocking Tokyo
I'mma be brilliant with my millions
Loan out a billion, I get back a trillion
I'mma be a brother, but my name ain't Lemen
I'mma be ya banker loading out semen
Honeys in debt, but we bouncing them checks but
I don't really mind when they bouncing them checks
I'mma be, I'mma be I'mma be I'mma be Rich
I'mma be, I'mma I'mma be I'mma I'mma be
I'mma be sick with the flow
When the goal is to rock the whole globe
I'mma be the future
I'mma be the whole, reason why you niggas come to a show
You can see what I'm rockin'
And I'm kickin' down a door
I'mma be up in the club
Doin' whatever I like
I'mma be popping that bubbly
Coolin' and living that good life
Oh let's make this last forever
Partying and we'll chill together
On and on and on and on and
On and on and on and on and
I'mma be rocking like this (what)
Y'all niggas wanna talk shit (but)
Wanting you put it on the blog (nigga)
Rocking like this my job (nigga)
We can't help that we popular
And all these folks want to flock to us
Come to a show and just rock with us
A million plus with binoculars
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be living that good life
I'mma be living that good good
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be living that good life
I'mma be living that good good
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be living that good life
I'mma be living that good good
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be living that good life
I'mma be living that good good
I'mma be. I'mma be
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be, rocking that Apl.de.ap infinite
B-E-P we definite
We on some next level shit
Futuristic musically
Power will full with energy
From the soul we sonically
Sending positivity
Crossed the globe, and seven seas
Take care our families
Rocking shows makin' cheese
I'mma be out with my peas
Living life, feeling free
That's how it's supposed to be
Come join my festivities
Celebrate like I'mma be
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
The Black Eyed Peas' song "Imma Be" is a hip-hop track that is all about confidence and living life to its fullest. The lyrics indicate that the band members are going to be living their best lives, no matter what anyone else says or thinks about them. They mention that they are going to be making deals and hanging out with their crew, and that they will be up in those A-list flicks, doing one-handed flips. They also mention that they will be sipping drinks and shaking their hips, and that others will be licking their lips and taking their pictures. They are essentially saying that they are the coolest, most confident, and most unstoppable people in the world.
Throughout the song, the lyrics express the idea that the band members are going to be doing whatever they want, whenever they want, and wherever they want. They mention that they are going to be swinging it this way and that way, and that they are going to be freaky in their own unique way. They also say that they are going to be living the good life, and that they are going to be making all the money they need to live it up. At the same time, they spread positivity and encourage others to join their festivities and celebrate life with them.
Overall, the song is an upbeat hip-hop anthem that encourages listeners to be confident, live life to the fullest, and be proud of who they are. It is a message of empowerment and positivity, and it is sure to get anyone dancing and feeling good.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma I'mma I'mma be
I'm going to be, repeatedly
I'mma be be be be I'mma I'mma be
I'm going to be and exist in a constant state of being
I'mma be on the next level
I'm going to be advancing to greater heights
I'mma be rocking over that bass tremble
I'm going to be performing rock shows with an undercurrent of deep bass
I'mma be chilling with my motherfuckin' crew
I'm going to be hanging out and relaxing with my trusted group of friends
I'mma be making all them deals you wanna do (ha)
I'm going to be negotiating and executing all the lucrative deals that you wish you could yourself, with a sense of humor
I'mma be up in them A list flicks
Doin one handed flips, and I'mma be
Sipping on drinks cause
I'm going to be attending the most exclusive movie premiers, doing acrobatics, and enjoying fancy beverages
I'mma be shaking my hips
You goin' be licking your lips
I'mma be taking them pics
Lookin all fly and shit
I'mma be the fliest chick (so fly)
I'm going to be dancing seductively, causing you to salivate, posing for pictures and looking incredibly stylish. I'm going to be the most fashionable woman in the room.
I'mma be spreading my wings
I'mma be doing my thing (do it do it, okay)
I'mma I'mma swing it this way, (I'mma I'mma) I'mma I'mma swing it that-a way
I'm going to be expanding my horizons and pursuing my own goals, doing it with style and flair.
This is freaky Fergie, and I'mma (I'mma) be here to say
21st century til infinity
Rich baby what what I'mma I'mma I'mma be
The shit baby check me out be
I am Fergie, and I am unapologetically owning the new millennium, calling myself rich and successful because I am the best. Check me out because I am the shit.
I'mma be, I'mma be
On top, never stop (be be)
I'mma be, freakin' her
I'mma I'mma I'mma be, I'mma be be be I'mma I'mma be
I am going to be the dominant and successful one in my relationships, always on top and never slowing down.
I'mma be the upgraded new negro
I'mma be the average brother with soul
I'mma be world wide international
I'mma be in Rio rocking Tokyo
I'm going to be the new and improved version of a black person, embodying both average and soulful characteristics. I'm going to be successful all around the world, including in Rio and Tokyo.
I'mma be brilliant with my millions
Loan out a billion, I get back a trillion
I'mma be a brother, but my name ain't Lemen
I'mma be ya banker loading out semen
With my wealth, I am going to be very smart and successful, loaning out billions of dollars and getting back trillions. I am still going to be a black man, but I won't be limited by it. I am going to continue to be a successful banker, while also making crude sexual innuendos.
Honeys in debt, but we bouncing them checks but
I don't really mind when they bouncing them checks
Women are borrowing money from me, but they can't pay me back. But I am so successful, I don't care.
I'mma be, I'mma be I'mma be I'mma be Rich
I'mma be, I'mma I'mma be I'mma I'mma be
I'm going to be extremely wealthy, so much so that I can't stop talking about it.
I'mma be sick with the flow
When the goal is to rock the whole globe
I'mma be the future
I'mma be the whole, reason why you niggas come to a show
I am going to be an amazing rapper, able to captivate audiences all over the world. I am the future of music and the reason why people come to my shows.
You can see what I'm rockin'
And I'm kickin' down a door
I'mma be up in the club
Doin' whatever I like
I'mma be popping that bubbly
Coolin' and living that good life
You can see how stylish and fashionable I am, and I'm going to make an entrance. I am going to be living my life to the fullest, partying in clubs and drinking champagne.
Oh let's make this last forever
Partying and we'll chill together
On and on and on and on and
I'mma be rocking like this (what)
Let's enjoy this moment and make it last forever. We are going to keep partying and relaxing together, endlessly. I am going to keep performing with my unique style and flair.
Y'all niggas wanna talk shit (but)
Wanting you put it on the blog (nigga)
Rocking like this my job (nigga)
We can't help that we popular
People always want to criticize and talk badly about us, but they only resort to writing about it on the internet. But I don't care because this is my job, and I'm going to continue to perform and be popular.
And all these folks want to flock to us
Come to a show and just rock with us
A million plus with binoculars
I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be
A ton of people are coming to see us, wanting to attend our shows and experience our music. There are over a million people watching us, some even with binoculars. I am going to continue to do my thing and be successful.
I'mma be living that good life
I'mma be living that good good
I'mma be. I'mma be
I am going to be living the good life, enjoying my success. Simply put, I am going to be.
I'mma be, rocking that Apl.de.ap infinite
B-E-P we definite
We on some next level shit
Futuristic musically
Power will full with energy
From the soul we sonically
Sending positivity
Crossed the globe, and seven seas
Take care our families
Rocking shows makin' cheese
I'mma be out with my peas
Living life, feeling free
That's how it's supposed to be
Come join my festivities
Celebrate like I'mma be
I am going to keep performing with Apl.de.ap, bringing our unique sound to the world. We are on the next level, harnessing a futuristic sound with powerful energy. Our music is full of soul and positivity. We have performed across the globe, taking care of our families and making money. I am going to keep hanging out with my friends and living life to the fullest, celebrating my current and future success. Join me in celebrating my success.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Allan Pineda, Daniel Foder, Jaime Gomez, JAared Tankel, Keith Harris, Michael Jospeh Deller, Stacy Ferguson, Thomas Brennek, Will Adams
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