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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Let The Beat Rock
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Let the beat rock, let the beat rock
Let the beat rock, let the beat rock
Let the beat rock, let the beat rock
Let the beat rock, let the beat rock
Let the, I got that hit that beat that block
Keep that bass on the low
That digital spit, that visual shit
I got that boom, that boom, that, that, that
Fifty, my trunk it go boom, boom
My Ferrari, I zoom, zoom
Grown that paper smokin' doom, doom
Caught that strap strappin' goom, goom
Get that paper that's what I do
50 stacks when that's what I bloom
In the club makin' it rain
100 G's spent on my chain
Niggas can't shine the way I shine
Me, I grindin' poppin' on my nine
See I get the semi to bussin'
I get the mole and dunkin' 'em
Till I moan on fuckin' on me a soul or nothin'
I don't play no games, I simp-those-thangs
Hennesey patron goes smackdawn
Goes on and on till the early morn
Till the early morn it goes on and on
Yo, thought that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, boom
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, boom
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, pow
Let the beat rock
I like that boom, boom, pow, they jacking my style
They jackin' my style, style, my style
I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late
I got that boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
That boom, boom, boom, lemme get it now
Yo, I'm way up high, call me your highness
I'm just so fly, call me you flyness
I be that G, call me the genius
I'm Black Eyed Peas, so baby please call me for peanuts
Call me cheerly, call me Willy, ladies call me poppa
I propel just like the fellas on 'em helicopters
Got you all intoxicated, stay on top for
Women I be swimmin' with them like my name is aqua
And I'm flowin' like I'm liquid
Pisces is my sign and I don't eat fish sticks
Though I feel lies, I be rockin' in big beats
D motherfuckin' D, only fuck with chicks wet
Come on honey, let ya D's rock
OG homies know me 'cause I make the beat knock
Black Eyed Peas and 50 got them chickens, wanna eat cock
I'll be scoopin' groupies, get them loopy when that beat rock
Yo, thought that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, boom
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, boom
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, pow
Let the beat rock
I like that boom, boom, pow, they jackin' my style
They jackin' my style, style, my style
I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late
I got that boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
That boom, boom, boom, lemme get it now
Yo, let the beat rock, boom
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, boom
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, pow
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock
The song "Let the Beat Rock" is an upbeat and energetic track from the Black Eyed Peas, released in 2009. The song is about the power of music and emphasizes the importance of a good beat. The repetitive chorus of "Let the beat rock" encourages listeners to let loose and dance. The verses are a mix of boasting about the success and wealth of the artists, as well as references to their unique style.
The lyrics mention a variety of musical elements, from deep bass to digital effects, and even include references to specific cars and drugs. The verses are rapped by members will.i.am and apl.de.ap, while Fergie handles the catchy chorus. The song's music video features the band performing on a futuristic stage while dancers surround them.
Overall, "Let the Beat Rock" is a fun and catchy party anthem that celebrates the power of music and encourages listeners to let loose and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the beat rock, let the beat rock
Emphasizing the importance of keeping the beat going
Let the, I got that hit that beat that block
Confident in their ability to produce a hit song with a strong beat
Keep that bass on the low
Instructing to keep the bass at a low frequency
I got that ricky, ricky roll, that ricky, ricky roll
Referring to a popular dance move
That digital spit, that visual shit
Describing their unique style of music and visuals
I got that boom, that boom, that, that, that
Referring to the strong presence of bass in their music
Fifty, my trunk it go boom, boom
Referring to the bass of their music being felt in the car
My Ferrari, I zoom, zoom
Boasting about their success with expensive cars
Grown that paper smokin' doom, doom
Referring to making money and smoking marijuana
Caught that strap strappin' goom, goom
Referring to carrying a gun for protection
Get that paper that's what I do
Focused on making money as a top priority
50 stacks when that's what I bloom
Referring to making a lot of money quickly
In the club makin' it rain
Spending a lot of money in the club
100 G's spent on my chain
Boasting about wearing an expensive chain
Niggas can't shine the way I shine
Confident in their own success
Me, I grindin' poppin' on my nine
Referring to working hard and carrying a gun
See I get the semi to bussin'
Referring to shooting a semi-automatic weapon
I get the mole and dunkin' 'em
Referring to physically attacking someone
Till I moan on fuckin' on me a soul or nothin'
Referring to having sex with someone until they have no energy left
I don't play no games, I simp-those-thangs
Focused on success and doesn't waste time on games
Hennesey patron goes smackdawn
Referring to drinking and partying
Goes on and on till the early morn
Partying all night
Yo, thought that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, boom
Repeating the importance of keeping the beat strong and consistent
I like that boom, boom, pow, they jacking my style
Acknowledging that their style is being copied by others
I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late
Boasting about being ahead of the game in terms of style and success
That boom, boom, boom, lemme get it now
Reiterating the importance of the beat with a strong bass
Yo, let the beat rock, boom
Once again emphasizing the importance of keeping the beat strong and consistent
Though that's the way we, way we let the beat rock, pow
Switching up the beat for variation
Let the beat rock
Reiterating the importance of keeping the beat strong and consistent
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