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 and Jams
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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[Chorus]
That's the joint, that's the jam
Turn that shit up, play it again (3x)
[Will I Am]
I like the way the rhythm makes me jump and move
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: x2]
[Apldap]
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: 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)
[Taboo]
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 'cause 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
[Will I Am]
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: x3]
[Repeat Bridge]
The Black Eyed Peas hit song "Joints and Jams" is a celebration of music, its universal appeal, and how it can make people dance and let loose. The chorus "That's the joint, that's the jam" is a nod to hip-hop culture where the term "joint" refers to a party or gathering, while "jam" is a reference to the music that gets people moving. The lyrics express how the rhythm and beat of music bring joy and energy to people, as Will-I-Am raps, "It got's the feelin' that makes me want to do my do / Got me feelin' joy, turn my grey sky blue."
The second verse, delivered by Apldap, further emphasizes how music can create a collective experience that brings people together, regardless of their background or identity. He raps, "Got Black to Asian and Caucasian sayin'," emphasizing how music can break down barriers and unite people. The bridge underscores the song's message of simultaneous groove and meaning - that music can be both fun and significant.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah...a chick-a-doom, chick-a-doom chick-a-doom
An energetic and rhythmic sound is established with an onomatopoeic phrase 'chick-a-doom'.
That's the joint, that's the jam
Turn that shit up, play it again (3x)
The song has a contagious beat that demands to be played again and cranked up loud, as it is highly enjoyable and entertaining.
I like the way the rhythm makes me jump and move
It got's the feelin' that makes me want to 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
The rhythm of the song is catchy and lively, making the singer jump and move while feeling joy that dispels a bad mood. The song motivates people to dance, with some getting so caught up in the moment that they move their body parts foolishly and recklessly, even breaking their necks from the intensity of the music.
We about mass appeal, no segregation
Got Black to Asian and Caucasian sayin'...
The song appeals to a wide range of people regardless of their race, as it has a universal appeal that brings people together through music.
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'...
The song provides such an infectious rhythm that listeners cannot help but move their body parts and let loose, releasing a lot of pent-up energy in the process. It is a soulful and engaging song that must be enjoyed cautiously.
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)
The song is a jam because it has a mesmerizing groove and an emotional depth that captures the spirit of the audience, with a repeated onomatopoeia 'chick-a-doom' adding to its rhythmic appeal.
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 'cause 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
The song has mass appeal all over the country with its authentic and captivating tone, such that no weapons are needed to convey its message. It is a gritty and raw song that strikes a chord with the audience, evoking a certain passion for the musical genre.
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...
The song is so unbelievably amazing that people can't help but turn up the volume and listen to it again and again, as it has a truly out-of-this-world, cosmic quality that spreads from coast to coast and from north to south.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, PAUL POLI D/B/A PAUL POLI MUSIC
Written by: BARRY GIBB, GREGORY PHILLINGANES, WILL ADAMS, ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME LUIS GOMEZ, PAUL POLI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GangstaMojo
That's back when the Black eyed peas was still considered hip-hop.
@eggg102
Early Black Eyed Peas are incredible. Their new stuff is lacking.
@JPL-md
Sounds like they were inspired by Tribe early on.
@dgenerate707
â@@JPL-md they got with him after Eazy passed away
@lc4375
You literally commented at the time they were at their most famous era
@posgarden8828
Agreed
@koolkid1507
â@@JPL-mdwill I am said they were the west coast of tribe in his interview with snoop so they definitely were fans of tribe
@powerplant.
Nearly every comment here is over a decade old - it's a shame that more people don't know about this era of the peas
@carlosd.4419
Best time ever! They gotta bring it back
@Zarom2
Everyone, that girl who sings in the video is Kim Hill. She was the BEP's backup vocalist when Fergie wasn't in the band yet. Anyway, this song and video is great! One of the most catchy song by BEP.