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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Pump It
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Pump it
Ha ha ha
And pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right
Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
Niggas be envious (who)
I know why they hatin' on us (why)
'Cause that's so fabulous (what)
I'm a be real on us (c'mon)
Nobody got nuttin' on us (no)
Girls be all on us, from London back down to the US (S, S)
We rockin', it's contagious
Monkey business outrageous
Just confess, your girl admits that we the shit
F-R-E-S-H (fresh)
D-E-F, that's right we def (rock)
We definite B-E-P, we reppin' it
So, turn me up (turn it up)
Turn me up (turn it up)
Turn me up
C'mon baby, just
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
And say, oh oh oh oh
Say, oh oh oh oh
Yo, yo
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right now
This joint is fizzlin'
It's sizzlin'
Right
(Yo, check this out right here)
Dude wanna hate on us (dude)
Dude needa ease on up (dude)
Dude wanna act on up
But dude get shut like Flava shut (shut 'em down)
Chicks say, she ain't down
But chick backstage when we in town (ha)
She like man on drunk (fool)
She wanna hit n' run (errr)
Yeah, that's the speed
That's what we do
That's who we be
B-L-A-C-K-E-Y-E-D-P to the E, then the A to the S
When we play you shake your ass
Shake it, shake it, shake it girl
Make sure you don't break it, girl
'Cause we gonna
Turn it up (turn it up)
Turn it up (turn it up)
Turn it up
C'mon baby, just
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
And say, oh oh oh oh
Say, oh oh oh oh
Yo, yo
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right now
This joint is fizzlin'
It's sizzlin'
Right
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Damn (damn)
Apl.de.ap from the Philippines
Live and direct, rocking this scene
Breakin' on down for the B-boys
And B-girls waitin' to do their thing
Pump it, louder come on
Don't stop, and keep it goin'
Do it, lets get it on
Move it
Come on, baby, do it
La-da-di-da-da di da
On the stereo
Let those speakers blow your mind
(Blow my mind, baby)
Just let it go, let it go
Here we go
La-da-di-da-da di da (c'mon, we're there)
On the radio
The system's gonna feel so fine
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
Pump it (louder)
And say, oh oh oh oh
Say, oh oh oh oh
Yo, yo
Turn up the radio
Blast your stereo
Right now
This joint is fizzlin'
It's sizzlin'
Right
The lyrics to "Pump It" by Black Eyed Peas are about dancing, partying, and living in the moment. The song encourages listeners to turn up their stereos and pump up the volume, letting the music take over and free them from their daily worries. It starts off with a catchy hook, "Ha ha ha, pump it," and then repeats "pump it" throughout the song, encouraging people to dance and let loose. The song also addresses haters and envy, but the band brushes it off as they know they're fabulous.
The lyrics are characterized by a lot of wordplay and clever rhyming, making it a fun song to sing along with. The verses are rapped by various members of the group, effortlessly switching back and forth as they flow over the beat. The chorus is followed by a bridge that features a catchy guitar riff and a breakdown featuring a percussion-heavy instrumental break.
Overall, "Pump It" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages people to dance and let go of their worries. Its catchy hook and infectious beat make it a go-to party anthem that is sure to get people moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha ha
An expression of laughter
Pump it
Dance and move your body to the music
And pump it (louder)
Increase the volume of the music and continue to dance
Turn up the radio
Increase the volume of the radio or stereo system
Blast your stereo
Play the music loudly from the stereo system
Niggas wanna hate on us (who)
Some people want to express their dislike towards us
Niggas be envious (who)
Some people are jealous of us
I know why they hatin' on us (why)
I understand the reason behind their dislike towards us
'Cause that's so fabulous (what)
Because we are amazing and awesome
I'm a be real on us (c'mon)
Let's be honest about ourselves
Nobody got nuttin' on us (no)
No one is better than us or can surpass our greatness
Girls be all on us, from London back down to the US (S, S)
Girls from various places around the world love and adore us
We rockin', it's contagious
We are playing great music that is catchy and enjoyable
Monkey business outrageous
Our behavior and actions are unpredictable and wild
Just confess, your girl admits that we the shit
It's true, your girlfriend loves us and thinks highly of us
F-R-E-S-H (fresh)
We are fresh and innovative
D-E-F, that's right we def (rock)
Our music and talent is definitely amazing
We definite B-E-P, we reppin' it
Black Eyed Peas is our name and we proudly represent it
C'mon baby, just
Come on and join us in dancing and having a good time
And say, oh oh oh oh
Sing along with us
Yo, yo
Listen up, pay attention
This joint is fizzlin'
This song is heating up and getting better
It's sizzlin'
The music is hot and amazing
Dude wanna hate on us (dude)
A person wants to dislike us and express negativity towards us
Dude needa ease on up (dude)
That person needs to calm down and relax
Dude wanna act on up
That person wants to misbehave and create chaos
But dude get shut like Flava shut (shut 'em down)
But that person will be silenced and stopped like Flava Flav did
Chicks say, she ain't down
A girl says she doesn't like us or our music
But chick backstage when we in town (ha)
But that same girl is backstage at our concert when we perform
She like man on drunk (fool)
She's attracted to us and our wild, party nature
She wanna hit n' run (errr)
She wants to have a brief romantic encounter with us and then leave
B-L-A-C-K-E-Y-E-D-P to the E, then the A to the S
Spelling out our name for emphasis
When we play you shake your ass
Our music makes you want to dance and move your body
Shake it, shake it, shake it girl
Dance and move your body in a lively and fun way
Make sure you don't break it, girl
Be careful not to injure yourself while dancing
Damn (damn)
Exclamation of surprise or astonishment
Apl.de.ap from the Philippines
Apl.de.ap, a member of the group, is from the Philippines
Live and direct, rocking this scene
Playing great music and performing live for the audience
Breakin' on down for the B-boys
Performing and showcasing dance moves for breakdancers
And B-girls waitin' to doin' their thing
And female breakdancers ready to show off their skills
Don't stop, and keep it goin'
Keep the music and dancing going and don't stop
Do it, lets get it on
Dance and have a good time
La-da-di-da-da di da
A catchy phrase that adds to the rhythm and flow of the song
On the stereo
The music is playing on the stereo system
Let those speakers blow your mind
Let the music and sound quality amaze you and make you feel great
Just let it go, let it go
Relax and enjoy the music without any worries or stress
Here we go
Let's get ready to dance and have fun
The system's gonna feel so fine
The sound system is going to sound great and enhance the experience
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Allan Pineda, Nicholas Roubanis, Stacy Ferguson, Thomas Van Musser Szamosi, Will Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sauravrisal1316
Why is this video a child’s fantasy of being a badass
@wirti94
yeah I can relate to that, as a '94 kid :D
@JayDzay
I usually connect this song to fast and furious just because of the music video. And now that I'm 27, BOOOOIII bangin this track in your car while on a freeway is insanely hype and increases the chance of me dying lol.
@lifetintedhappiness4930
This still my fantasy now
@Ocagri18
Hhaha
@literyodadoz
im 33 and still my fantsy :)
@dasleo228
At this point the black eyed peas feel like a fever dream.
@jospantostado5406
Yes
@naufalariiif
Fuck I'm feeling it
@johnchukwudum673
Almost like they never existed but they actually did because we all remember them. Almost feeble, like a weird Mandela effect!