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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Movement
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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With enough watts to shock the southern hemisphere
I put a surge in your city with my lyrics in the air
Shock hazardous, take caution and beware
Of high bolts and killer hertz, lyrics will kill, they hurt
Blast those, my energy's converted to a rhyme
I maximize in no time
Electrify the sky and go way be over now, uh
I do more than MC, that's what suckers envy, and E
And every movement contains concepts that ain't nobody doin'
Come over these dramas or whack, and dirty
They tryin' to call me, perform track quality
Give me some punts, 'cause you really muddy
You move slowly 'cause of no electricity
I got my shit on overflow
When I ever find you, my overload
Oh, overflow
I got my shit on overflow (Overflow)
[Chorus:]
The whole globe's gonna feel the effect of the
Movement (Movement)
Movement (Yo, DC, London, Tokyo, feel the wrath of the)
Movement (Movement)
Movement (LA, help me turn it out, it's the)
Movement (Movement)
Movement
(We gonna keep your party jumpin' while your heart is steady thumpin' to the)
Movement (Movement)
Movement
We grip the pleasure from small things
Not from a Lex nor diamond rings
I just wanna crib in they studios set
Build my enterprise connection projects
Cover all angles and higher your aspects
Break more barriers than new concepts
Cause what they can't stop me, no way
The time is now, we ain't got time to play
Hey, you, listen to what I got to say
Let's get together and form a parade
Just delete what you create over plates
Make sure it's measured the right way
With the right ingredients, construct more devient
Things to prosper for your brain to capture
Now what I'm after is to learn from all things
Building full swing, no strings
You got me thinking about things that I don't need to think about
You wanna change my appearance for the masters, scope me out
Undress me, then rearrange me
Yo I can't go for that (No...)
[Chorus]
You gotta jump back, jump inside B.E.P music
Shake what your mama gave you, don't abuse
If you abuse it, come change the music
If it's the bomb, no need to diffuse it
Let us demonstrate the real court and nation
While we improvise, giving you time and sensation
Mastering the art of motivation
Musically we're in touch with our creation
Takin' over land, and we takin' over nation
Family reunite, cause for celebration
Gotta find us on your channel, find us on your station
We bring the movement of Black Eyed Peas-ilation
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Black Eyed Peas's song "Movement" speak of the power of music and how it can electrify people and bring them together. The first verse is a metaphor for the electricity that music can generate, with Will.i.am warning listeners to beware of the high bolts and killer hertz. In the second verse, he challenges himself to do more than just be an MC and create content that nobody else is doing. He also talks about building his enterprise and breaking barriers with new concepts. The final verse is a call to action for listeners to "jump inside B.E.P music" and celebrate music's power to bring people together.
The chorus repeats the word "movement" over and over again, emphasizing the idea that music can create a movement and have a powerful impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There's electricity in here
The atmosphere is charged with energy
With enough watts to shock the southern hemisphere
The energy is strong enough to shock the entire southern hemisphere
I put a surge in your city with my lyrics in the air
My lyrics energize and electrify the city
Shock hazardous, take caution and beware
Be careful, my energy and lyrics can shock and hurt you
Of high bolts and killer hertz, lyrics will kill, they hurt
My energy and lyrics are dangerous, they can cause destruction and pain
Blast those, my energy's converted to a rhyme
My energy is put into my rhymes and music which amplifies it
I maximize in no time
I can quickly maximize my energy and power
Electrify the sky and go way be over now, uh
I energize the atmosphere and take it to another level
Just an MC, I'm not your average MC
I am not just a rapper, I am beyond that
I do more than MC, that's what suckers envy, and E
I do more than just rap, and some people are jealous of that
And every movement contains concepts that ain't nobody doin'
My every move contains unique concepts that no one else is doing
Come over these dramas or whack, and dirty
Overcome the obstacles and challenges in life
They tryin' to call me, perform track quality
They want me to perform and produce high-quality music
Give me some punts, 'cause you really muddy
Give me some support because you're uncertain and confused
You move slowly 'cause of no electricity
You struggle to move forward because you lack energy and motivation
I got my shit on overflow
I have an abundance of energy and resources
When I ever find you, my overload
When I find you, I will overwhelm you with my energy
The whole globe's gonna feel the effect of the
The entire world will feel the impact of the
Movement (Movement)
My energetic movement and music
Yo, DC, London, Tokyo, feel the wrath of the
Cities around the world will feel the intensity of my energy and music
Movement (Movement)
My energetic movement and music
LA, help me turn it out, it's the
Los Angeles, help me create an amazing experience with my music
We gonna keep your party jumpin' while your heart is steady thumpin' to the
We will keep your party lively and entertaining while your heart beats to the rhythm
We grip the pleasure from small things
We find joy in simple things and experiences
Not from a Lex nor diamond rings
We don't focus on luxury cars or expensive jewelry
I just wanna crib in they studios set
I just want a comfortable place to create music
Build my enterprise connection projects
I want to build connections and projects for my music business
Cover all angles and higher your aspects
I want to cover all aspects of my music business and improve them
Break more barriers than new concepts
I want to break barriers and create new ideas for my music business
Cause what they can't stop me, no way
No one can stop me from achieving my goals
The time is now, we ain't got time to play
Now is the time to take action, we cannot waste time
Hey, you, listen to what I got to say
Listen to my words and message
Let's get together and form a parade
Let's unite and create something amazing
Just delete what you create over plates
Ignore the negative comments and focus on creating good music
Make sure it's measured the right way
Ensure that your music is measured and produced correctly
With the right ingredients, construct more devient
Use the right components to create unique and innovative music
Things to prosper for your brain to capture
Create music that is appealing to the mind and thoughts
Now what I'm after is to learn from all things
I want to learn from everything and everyone
Building full swing, no strings
Building at full speed without any limitations
You got me thinking about things that I don't need to think about
You are distracting me with unnecessary things
You wanna change my appearance for the masters, scope me out
You want to change my image for the benefit of others
Undress me, then rearrange me
You want to strip me of my identity and remodel me according to your needs
Yo I can't go for that (No...)
I cannot agree to that proposal
You gotta jump back, jump inside B.E.P music
You have to immerse yourself in our music and vibe
Shake what your mama gave you, don't abuse
Dance and enjoy your body without overdoing it
If you abuse it, come change the music
If you start to feel uncomfortable or tired, switch up the music
If it's the bomb, no need to diffuse it
If the music is amazing, there's no need to change it
Let us demonstrate the real court and nation
We will show you the true meaning of our music and culture
While we improvise, giving you time and sensation
We will improvise and create a unique experience for you
Mastering the art of motivation
We are experts in motivating our audience
Musically we're in touch with our creation
We are deeply connected to our music and creative process
Takin' over land, and we takin' over nation
We are dominating and ruling the music industry
Family reunite, cause for celebration
We are reuniting with our fans and it's a reason to celebrate
Gotta find us on your channel, find us on your station
You can easily find our music on any platform
We bring the movement of Black Eyed Peas-ilation
We bring the energetic movement and music of the Black Eyed Peas
Lyrics © HISAKO SONGS, TUONO MUSIC, SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: ALLAN PINEDA, BRIAN LAPIN, JAIME GOMEZ, KEVIN FEYEN, MIKE FRATANTUNO, TERENCE YOSHIAKI GRAVES, WILLIAM ADAMS
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