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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Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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More (more)
Check it out everybody here we go (c'mon)
Now stop, keep it jumpin' on the floo' (jump)
Bust through the roof white bro (oh)
Rose to the top we're the cream of the crop
When's the last time you heard it this hot?
Black Eyed Peas and you know we don't stop (c'mon)
Internationally selling and you know how we do
You know the B.E.P will make you bounce (c'mon)
Demonstrate a new way of gettin' down
We get, we gettin' down in your town
spittin' that funk all around
stompin' on the ground
Yeah we be up in the place
People gather round, have a taste
Melodies all up in your face
We droppin that fluid and you know how we do it
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got...
Party people, all the party people, all the party people, all the party people
Party people, all the party people, all the party people, all the party people
Worlwide fashion rhyme everlasting
Keeping it fresh rockin' it with a passion
apl.de.ap, the man with the flow
Breaking it down like this here we go
Yeah we be up in the place
People gather round, have a taste
Melodies all up in your face
We droppin that fluid and you know how we do it
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got...
Where's the party at? (x8)
Party people
all the party people (x4)
Yeah we partyin' in the place
people gather round, have a taste
We got melodies all up in your face
We droppin that fluid and you know how we do it
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got, More
They want, they want, they want, More
You got, you got, you got More
The song "More" by Black Eyed Peas is an upbeat, energetic track that the band uses to show off their talents and passion for making music. The song starts with a call to action, asking listeners to join in and "keep it jumpin' on the floo'" while "spittin' that funk all around." The lyrics are all about partying and having a good time, with references to dancing and gathering in one place to enjoy the music.
The chorus is repetitive, but effective in driving home the message of the song: "They want, they want, they want, More / You got, you got, you got, More / They want, they want, they want, More / You got, you got, you got, More." The verses are delivered by different members of the group, each showcasing their unique style and flow.
Line by Line Meaning
More (more)
Desire for more, and more of what they are doing
Check it out everybody here we go (c'mon)
Asking everyone to pay attention and get ready to participate
Now stop, keep it jumpin' on the floo' (jump)
Asking to keep dancing and not to stop
Bust through the roof white bro (oh)
Reaching for the top and going above the norm
Rose to the top we're the cream of the crop
Achieving success and being recognized as the best
When's the last time you heard it this hot?
Asking when was the last time they heard something this good
Black Eyed Peas and you know we don't stop (c'mon)
Establishing the group's name and saying that they don't stop making music
Roll it up a little bit and make it drop (drop)
Suggesting to pump up the volume and make the music drop hard
Internationally selling and you know how we do
Boasting about their international success and their unique style
You know the B.E.P will make you bounce (c'mon)
Claiming that their music will make people dance
Demonstrate a new way of gettin' down
Introducing a new, fresh way of dancing
We get, we gettin' down in your town
Saying that they bring their dancing and music to different places
spittin' that funk all around
Delivering their funky music to different audiences
stompin' on the ground
Continuing to dance and make beats
They want, they want, they want, More
Acknowledging the demand for more of their music
You got, you got, you got, More
Saying that they can deliver more of their music
Party people, all the party people, all the party people, all the party people
Addressing and acknowledging the partygoers
Worldwide fashion rhyme everlasting
Saying that their music style and genre will last forever and globally recognized
Keeping it fresh rockin' it with a passion
Staying current and passionate in producing their music
apl.de.ap, the man with the flow
Introducing one of the members in the group
Breaking it down like this here we go
Getting ready to perform and present their music
Where's the party at? (x8)
Asking where the party is happening
Yeah we partyin' in the place
Confirming that they are currently in the party venue
People gather round, have a taste
Referring to the people dancing and enjoying their music
We got melodies all up in your face
Saying that their music is vibrant and catchy
We droppin that fluid and you know how we do it
Delivering their music and beats smoothly and effortlessly
Contributed by Daniel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordan Mori
This should be on their new album. It's so amazing.
josue souza
Jordan Mori Op
xSammySeventeen
Love it!
Артур Ярулин
Какая же охуенная песня. Отсылает в ностальгию во времена дворового футбола с одноклассниками
Matt Gardner
This song really is rather good.
Nuri D
Why there’s no video from them 🥺 the track is fire
LJ mcdougal
beast song love this
V. S.
I want old BEP back! :(
Brandi Boyett
I'm so frustrated I can't buy this on iTunes lol
I shall find a way...
Jackson Cote
Why can't I buy this on iTunes?!?! I have all 116 bep songs besides this one!!! Why can't I find it on iTunes?!?!