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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My Style
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
I know that you like my style
You came here to turn you out
Everybody in the place get wild
I know you like my style
I know you like my style
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
So everybody in the place get wild
(So what you sayin')
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you boy
What's up what's up with you boy
Don't jock, don't jock, baby don't jock me
I drop the hotness, baby watch me
You can't, you can't, no you can't stop me
'Cause I'm a champ on the rap like rocky
And when I spit it trying out at Z rocks me
Got my style trademark with the copy
Rights, you know my style is not chip
Right, so don't cock-block me
You like my style when I'm whiling out with my gang
And I gain my fame from doing my damn thing
On a mic and I turn the stage like propane
And I bang them thangs like a love em man
I know that you like my style
I know that you like my style
You came here to turn you out
Everybody in the place get wild
I know you like my style
I know you like my style
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
So everybody in the place get wild
(So what you sayin')
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you boy
What's up what's up with you boy
Our style lined up when we team up
JT and bep sold the scene up
Cali to Tennessee and in between "em
We the hottest in the biz turn our beat up
We be rolling four Hummers and a Beama' (in a beama')
With sunset off the chi cantina (cantina)
Stepped out looking fresh and clean-ah
Paparazzi put me in any magazine-ah
I got eight million ways to rockin' like this
And ain't nobody drop their styles like this (this)
I'm a give it to you like that and like this
And my mama always told me, "My baby's a genius"
I know that you like my style
I know that you like my style
You came here to turn you out
Everybody in the place get wild
I know you like my style
I know you like my style
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
So everybody in the place get wild
(So what you sayin')
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you boy
What's up what's up with you boy
Te gusta mi estilo (estilo)
Dile a tu tia y tu tio (tio)
A ir biene jimmy with the lingo (lingo)
I like to keep my style on singo (singo)
Baby you can call me mijo (mijo)
I make you say, "Adios, mijo"
Dude trying at church domingo
I make it hot for you if it's frijo
It feels like something's heating up
Timbaland on the drum-drum he's beatin' up
Black eyed peas, there's no defeating us
Jt, he's rocking a beat with us
Them freaks, they want to freak with us
After the spot they tryin' to meet with us
They know our style is fabulous
Off the hook our style ridiculous
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
What's up, what's up with you girl
What's up, what's up with you girl
What's up, what's up with you boy
What's up, what's up with you boy
Let me tell ya
I know that you like my style
I know that you like my style
I've been gone for a while
But I'm back with a brand new style
Timbo (timbo)
Black Eyed Peas (Black Eyed Peas)
JT (that's me)
And we out baby (out baby)
La-la-la-la-la-la
The song "My Style" by Black Eyed Peas is a celebratory anthem for their unique style and sound. The chorus repeats the phrase "I know that you like my style" multiple times, affirming the group's confidence in their music. The song is a declaration of their success as a group and their ability to make everyone in the place get wild.
In the first verse, Black Eyed Peas warns others not to copy their style since it's their unique trademark. They boast about their ability to make the crowd wild and gain fame through their music. In the second verse, the group talks about how they are the hottest in the biz and how they travel in luxurious cars. They make reference to the paparazzi and how they are always in magazines.
The third verse changes to Spanish, and the group says that they love their listeners and call them "mijo" (my child). They mention that everyone talks about them and their music (lingo), but they focus on keeping their style on track (singo).
Overall, "My Style" is a confident and upbeat song that showcases Black Eyed Peas' style and success. The group emphasizes their unique sound and how it sets them apart from others in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy
Expressing astonishment and admiration for something or someone
I know that you like my style
Confident in the appeal of one's own personal style
You came here to turn you out
Determined to make a big impression and stand out
Everybody in the place get wild
Encouraging the whole audience to get excited and let loose
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
Urging one to dance and move in a way that fully embodies their style
What's up what's up with you girl
Asking how a girl is doing and what's new with her
What's up what's up with you boy
Asking how a boy is doing and what's new with him
Don't jock, don't jock, baby don't jock me
Asking someone not to copy or imitate one's style
I drop the hotness, baby watch me
Exuding confidence in one's superior style and swagger
You can't, you can't, no you can't stop me
Asserting that no one can hinder or obstruct one's style
'Cause I'm a champ on the rap like rocky
Drawing a comparison between one's own prowess on the mic and Rocky Balboa's boxing skills
And when I spit it trying out at z rocks me
Receiving praise and recognition for one's impressive style and lyrical ability
Got my style trademark with the copy
Protecting one's unique style from imitation and infringement
Rights, you know my style is not chip
Asserting that one's style is not cheap or easily replicated
Right, so don't cock-block me
Asking others not to ruin or interfere with one's personal style
You like my style when I'm whiling out with my gang
Recognizing the appeal of one's style, particularly when around close friends or associates
And I gain my fame from doing my damn thing
Achieving success and recognition by staying true to one's own unique style
On a mic and I turn the stage like propane
Dominating and energizing the crowd with one's explosive style and stage presence
And I bang them thangs like a love em man
Performing with the enthusiasm and passion of a hopeless romantic
Our style lined up when we team up
Collaborating with others whose styles complement one's own
Jt and bep sold the scene up
Jointly producing and presenting a style that has captured public attention and admiration
Cali to Tennessee and in between 'em
Broadcasting one's style and influence all throughout the United States
We the hottest in the biz turn our beat up
Asserting one's status as the most popular and influential group in the music industry
We be rolling four hummers and a Beama' (in a beama')
Showing off one's wealth and success by driving expensive and luxurious cars
With sunset off the chi cantina (cantina)
Enjoying a relaxed and luxurious lifestyle in a trendy and fashionable part of town
Stepped out looking fresh and clean-ah
Appearing well-dressed, well-groomed and stylish
Paparazzi put me in any magazine-ah
Drawing the attention and admiration of photographers and the media
I got eight million ways to rockin' like this
Having endless options and styles to choose from when performing
And ain't nobody drop their styles like this (this)
Indicating that no one else can perform or present their style with the same level of skill and prowess
I'm a give it to you like that and like this
Delivering a style that is unpredictable, dynamic and always fresh
And my momma always told me 'my baby's a genius'
Receiving unconditional love and support from family and recognizing one's own unique talents and abilities
Te gusta mi estilo (estilo)
Asking if someone likes one's style
Dile a tu tia y tu tio (tio)
Encouraging someone to tell their aunt and uncle about one's style
A ir biene jimmy with the lingo (lingo)
Earning respect and admiration for one's command of language and communication skills
I like to keep my style on singo (singo)
Maintaining a consistent and authentic style that reflects one's true self
Baby you can call me mijo (mijo)
Addressing someone affectionately as a child or young person
I make you say 'adios, mijo'
Outshining and surpassing others with one's impeccable style and ability
Dude trying at church domingo
Encountering competition and rivalry from unexpected sources, even at church
I make it hot for you if it's frijo
Bringing intense energy, excitement and passion to any situation or event
It feels like something's heating up
Sensing that something big, exciting and impactful is about to happen
Timbaland on the drum-drum he's beatin' up
Collaborating with Timbaland, who is successfully producing a beat that perfectly complements one's style and lyrics
Black eyed peas, there's no defeating us
Confidently asserting that the Black Eyed Peas are a formidable, unbeatable group
Jt, he's rocking a beat with us
Acknowledging the contribution of Justin Timberlake, who is successfully collaborating with the Black Eyed Peas to make great music
Them freaks, they want to freak with us
Drawing attention and admiration from people with eclectic tastes or styles
After the spot they tryin' to meet with us
Attracting attention and admiration even after a show or event is over
They know our style is fabulous
Receiving admiration and recognition for one's peerless and exceptional style
Off the hook our style ridiculous
Elevating and refining one's style to the point where no one else can compare or compete
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allan Apll Pineda, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake, Stacy Ferguson, Thomas Van Musser, Timothy Z. Mosley, William Adams
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