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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Joints & Jam
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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[Chorus:]
That's the joint, that's the jam
Turn that shit up, play it again
That's the joint, that's the jam
Turn that shit up, play it again
That's the joint, that's the jam
[Will I Am]
I like the way the rhythm makes me jump and move
It gots the feelin' that makes me wanna do my do
Got me feelin' joy, turn my grey sky blue
And when you hear a cut baby doll I know you
Will feel it huh? Get up on the floor start movin' some
Body parts that got brothers actin' dumb
And they be actin' dumb from the cut that playin'
People break they neck from this demonstration
We about mass appeal, no segregation
Got Black to Asian and Caucasian sayin'...
[Chorus: Repeat x2]
Let your body collide to the rhythm provided
By the mind state affairs classified and make your
Heat up and flare I swear
A serenade, a soul and so beware
And what's happenin' here, seek one to help you
Feelin' a piece of mind, let your spine unwind
Maybe in time you can stop this crime
But until then, yo I'm-a rock a rhyme sayin'...
[Chorus: Repeat x2]
[Bridge]
It's the jam, it's the jam, it's the jam, it's the jam
It's got groove it's got feelin'
(a chick-a-doom, a chick-a-doom chick-a-doom doom)
It's the jam, it's the jam, it's the jam, it's the jam
It's got groove it's got meanin'
(a chick-a-doom, a chick-a-doom chick-a-doom doom)
Got the state's appeal with the joint's that real
I don't need no steel to make my point
Get down and dirty cuz that's my joint
Ha! We preferably make all points
Through a nation we build off the musical field
Or a visual thrill, we do what we feel
Any time or place, on stage in ya face
Over tea in Earth and outer space
Because we rock that shit, we flip that shit
Some east coast west coast cosmic shit
Some north bound shit, some some south bound shit
Some overseas London out of town shit
Rockin' the joint, rockin' the jams
Turn that shit up, play it again cuz...
[Chorus: Repeat x2]
[Bridge] to fade out
The lyrics of Black Eyed Peas hit song "Joints and Jam" highlights the power of music to bring people together. The song's catchy beat and infectious rhythm inspires movement and dance. The chorus urges listeners to turn up the volume and play the song again, as it is both a joint and a jam, meaning it is a collaborative creation that connects people and makes them want to move.
The verses communicate how the music makes the singer feel and how it affects others. The lyrics mention that the rhythm "gots the feelin'" that "makes me wanna do my do," and it "got me feelin' joy" and "turn my grey sky blue." The song also talks about how others react to the music, noting how it makes "brothers actin' dumb" and how people "break they neck from this demonstration." The lyrics suggest that the music brings people together across racial boundaries and promotes mass appeal, appealing to all people, regardless of their differences.
Overall, "Joints and Jam" is a fun, high-energy song about the power of music to connect people and make them feel good. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose, dance, and enjoy themselves, all while promoting unity and mass appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
That's the joint, that's the jam
The song is great and deserves to be played on repeat.
Turn that shit up, play it again
Increase the volume and repeat the song.
I like the way the rhythm makes me jump and move
The music makes me want to dance and feel energetic.
It gots the feelin' that makes me wanna do my do
The song evokes a feeling of motivation and inspiration.
Got me feelin' joy, turn my grey sky blue
The song is uplifting and puts the listener in a positive mood.
We about mass appeal, no segregation
The song is meant to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of race or nationality.
Let your body collide to the rhythm provided
Move your body to the beat of the song.
By the mind state affairs classified and make your
The music helps put you in a certain state of mind and makes you feel a certain way.
Heat up and flare I swear
The song is fiery and passionate.
And what's happenin' here, seek one to help you
If you're feeling lost or confused, turn to music for comfort and guidance.
Feelin' a piece of mind, let your spine unwind
The song helps relax and ease the mind and body.
Got the state's appeal with the joint's that real
The song has a universal appeal and authenticity.
I don't need no steel to make my point
The power of the song speaks for itself and doesn't require any weapons or violence.
Rockin' the joint, rockin' the jams
The music is energetic and exciting.
Some east coast west coast cosmic shit
The song is diverse and pulls from different styles and regions.
Rockin' the joint, rockin the jams
The music is high-energy and deserves to be played on repeat.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, GREGORY PHILLINGANES, WILL ADAMS, ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME LUIS GOMEZ, PAUL POLI
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