Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop/pop group formed in Los Angeles in … Read Full Bio ↴Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop/pop group formed in Los Angeles in 1995. The group's current line-up consists of will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap. Black Eyed Peas have so-far sold an estimated 56 million albums and singles worldwide.

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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Positivity
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics

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You gotta keep it on the positive

Na, na, na...

Nowadays it's hard to make a livin' but easy to make a killin'
Cause people walk around one just one itchy feelin'
I feel nauseated from your evil drug dealin', bless feelin'
The definition of top billin'

It's ill the my vocabulary
Diggin' your life style scary
No wonder why you carry a two, to retaliate
Tryin' to annihilate
The one a two annihilate you
They got some dude just to get you bugged
Really y'all, this shit is all out of whack
You can go out at night yet you won't come back
And this verse that I'm kickin' some might take it personal
And come out and get me, but worst of all
These rap fans are taking this shit serious
It ain't New York verse L.A.
Cause really it's hip-hop, not a big ol' problem
Now let's see what we could do to solve them (solve them...)

[Chorus:]
Na, na, na...
We gotta keep it on the positive (positive...)
Na, na, na...
We must keep it on the positive (positive...)

Lucifer's got your little mind twisted
Cause God once gave you the meaning of life and you missed it
You've enlisted in the devil's books
Livin' the life of crooks and hoes and in such and such
All that shit, that don't mean much
You got one hand on your gat while your genitals are being touched
Livin' the life that's plush and glamorous
Drunk and high with your little soul's crushed
Don't you know that life is a mirage
I keep myself sober so my soul is camouflaged
If the devil cannot see me tell me how can he attack me
If he can't grasp a hold tell me how can he try to snatch me
I ain't talking about the white man, the black man or a Jew man
Cause the devil can exist in every human
Look how Biggie went out, and Tupac went out
And Martin, and Malcolm, and Kennedy, and Squeek
And Adam, and Rene, and so on, and so on...

[Chorus]

Even though we got problems
We gotta find some way to solve 'em
I hope you come and follow me now
(keep it on the positive)
Even though we got problems
I hope you find some way to solve 'em (solve 'em...)
(keep it on the positive)

P-o-s-I-t-I-v-I-t-y
P-o-s-I-t-I-v-I-t-y

We're currently located over the Los Angeles scene
While you see a lot of niggas perpetrating like they're kings
With this so-called God complex
But when I see they mind they only see checks
So let's get our heads together
Let's form a foul weather
Proclaim against perpetrators

Well said, Alligator
Our realm, no perpetrator
A society choose the elevator
Of success by identity cross-fader
Complex thinking they're really much greater
Plain raw, harness all, maybe rough radar
Tough enough to perpetrate, I talk to you later

But wait, what about that midget brains
Unable to see reality too unreal
I'm sealed with mind, body and soul
Connected together, we tougher than leather
We much more than you think we are
We are the product of our own environment repent
With equality, plus duality
And taken all kind of posibilities (...bilities)
I sing the song from the soul
Let it rise from the tone
Let it rhythmically grow
Into it's own life
Let it become you
Then you become it
Once you become it everything will be infinite
Will be infinite, will be infinite, will be infinite...

We much more than you think we are
We are the product of our own environment repent
With equality, plus duality
And taken all kind of possibilities
I sing the song from the soul
Let it rise from the tone
Let it rhythmically grow
Into it's own life
Let it become you
Then you become it
Once you become it everything will be infinite
Will be infinite, will be infinite, will be infinite...

We much more than you think we are
We are the product of our on environment repent
With equality, plus duality
Mainly we represent positivity
I sing the song from the soul
Let it rise from the tone
Let it rhythmically grow
Into it's own life
Let it become you
Then you become it

Once you become it everything will be infinite
Will be infinite, will be infinite, will be infinite...

Overall Meaning

The song "Positivity" by the Black Eyed Peas discusses the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in the face of difficult circumstances. The song talks about the harsh realities of life, such as the difficulty of making a living and the prevalence of drug dealing and violence. While acknowledging these issues, the song emphasizes the importance of remaining optimistic and proactive in finding solutions.

The lyrics mention the concept of "top billin,'" which refers to being at the top of one's game or the top of the industry. The song critiques those who are more concerned with their own success and wealth than contributing to society. The verse also mentions the dangers of retaliatory violence, suggesting that the cycle of violence only leads to more harm and suffering.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of positivity in overcoming challenges. The line "we must keep it on the positive" emphasizes the need to focus on the good in order to create positive change. The verses go on to explore the ways in which negativity and a lack of hope can be detrimental to one's life and community.

Overall, "Positivity" is a call to action to remain hopeful and proactive in the face of hardship. It recognizes the difficult realities of life while urging listeners to maintain a positive outlook and work towards creating positive change in their communities and the world.

Line by Line Meaning

You gotta keep it on the positive
Maintain a positive attitude

Nowadays it's hard to make a livin' but easy to make a killin'
It's tough to earn money, but not to cause harm

I feel nauseated from your evil drug dealin', bless feelin'
Your drug dealing disgusts me; I pity you

It's ill the my vocabulary
I have a remarkable command of language

Look how Biggie went out, and Tupac went out, And Martin, and Malcolm, and Kennedy, and Squeek and Adam, and Rene, and so on, and so on...
Numerous individuals have met unfortunate ends

We're currently located over the Los Angeles scene
We are currently in Los Angeles

But wait, what about that midget brains Unable to see reality too unreal I'm sealed with mind, body and soul Connected together, we tougher than leather
Some individuals are short-sighted, but we are strong together

We much more than you think we are We are the product of our on environment repent With equality, plus duality Mainly we represent positivity
We are greater than we appear due to our environment and attitude

I sing the song from the soul Let it rise from the tone Let it rhythmically grow Into it's own life Let it become you Then you become it Once you become it everything will be infinite
Express yourself through music; become it, and everything will expand infinitely

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILL ADAMS, ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME GOMEZ, MICHAEL FRATANTUNO, JORGE BEN, BRIAN LAPIN, KEVIN FEYEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Deer子鹿

4y↑9

[Intro]
You gotta keep it on the positive
Na, na, na...

[Verse 1]
Nowadays it's hard to make a livin' but easy to make a killin' 'cause
People walk around with just one itchy feelin'
I feel nauseated from your evil drug dealin', bless feelin'
The definition of top billin'
It's illin' my vocabulary
Diggin' your lifestyle scary
No wonder why you carry a two, to retaliate
Tryin' to annihilate
The one a two annihilate you
They got some dude just to get you bugged
Really y'all, this shit is all out of whack
You can't go out at night yet and you won't come back(??)
And this verse that I'm kickin' someone might take it personal
And come out and get me, but worst of all
These rap fans are taking this shit serious
It ain't New York versus L.A
'Cause really it's hip-hop, with a big ole' problem
Now let's see what we could do to solve them (Solve them...)

[Chorus]
Na, na, na...
We gotta keep it on the positive (Positive...)
Na, na, na...
We must keep it on the positive (Positive...)

[Verse 2]
Lucifer's got your little mind twisted
'Cause God once gave you the meaning of life and you missed it
You've been listed in the devil's books
Livin' the life of crooks and hoes and in such and such
All that shit, that don't mean much
You got one hand on your gat while your genitals are being touched
Livin' the life that's plushed and glamorous
Drunk and high with your little soul's crushed
Don't you know that life is a mirage
I keep myself sober so my soul is camouflaged
If the devil cannot see me tell me how can he attack me
If he can't grasp a hold tell me how can he try to snatch me
I ain't talking about the white man, the black man or a Jew man
'Cause the devil can exist in every human
Look how Biggie went out, and 2Pac went out
And Martin, and Malcolm, and Kennedy, and ?Squeek?
And Adam, and Rene, and so on, and so on...

[Chorus]
Na, na, na...
We gotta keep it on the positive (Positive...)
Na, na, na...
We gotta keep it on the positive (Positive...)

[Chorus]
Even though we got problems
We gotta find some way to solve 'em
I hope you come and follow me now
(Keep it on the positive)
Even though we got problems
I hope you find some way to solve 'em (Solve 'em...)
(We gotta Keep it on the positive)

[Bridge]
P-O-S-I-T-I-V-I-T-Y
P-O-S-I-T-I-V-I-T-Y

[Vesre 3]
We're currently located over Los Angeles scene
While you see a lot of niggas perpetrating like they're kings
With this so-called God complex
But when I see they mind they only see checks
So let's get our heads together
Let's form a foul weather
Proclaim against perpetrators
Well said, Alligator
Our realm, no perpetrator
A society choose the elevator
Of success by identity cross-fader
Complex thinking they're really much greater
Plain raw, harness all, maybe rough radar
Tough enough to perpetrate, I talk to you later
But wait, what about that midget brains
Unable to see reality too unreal
I'm sealed with mind, body and soul
Connected together, we tougher than leather
We much more than you think we are
We are the product of our own environment repent
With equality, plus duality
And taken all kind of possibilities ('bilities)
I sing the song from the soul
Let it rise from the tone
Let it rhythmically grow
Into it's own life
Let it become you
Then you become it
Once you become it everything will be infinite
Will be infinite, will be infinite, will be infinite...
We much more than you think we are
We are the product of our own environment repent
With equality, plus duality
Mainly we present positivity
I sing the song from the soul
Let it rise from the tone
Let it rhythmically grow
Into it's own life
Let it become you
Then you become it
Once you become it everything will be infinite
Will be infinite, will be infinite, will be infinite...

All comments from YouTube:

Grimsler

4y↑24

who else miss these types of beats. After not hearing for so long it feels new.

Klaus Willian

3y↑3

They stole this song from jorge ben jor, brazilian musician, that's why is so good! Google it 'Cinco Minutos jorge ben jor'' they got sued because of that. Others song like "Comanche jorge'' - Falling Up, "O Homem da Gravata Florida - A8''. Brazilian musicians are awesome.