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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That's the Joint
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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That's the joint, that's the joint
That's the joint, that's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
I like the way the rhythm makes me jump and move
It gots the feelin' that makes me wanna do my do
Got me feelin' joy, turn my gray sky blue
And when you hear a cut, baby doll, I know you
Will feel it huh? Get up on the floor start movin' some
Body parts that got brothers actin' dumb
And they be actin' dumb
And they be actin' dumb from the cut that playin'
People break they neck from this demonstration
We about mass appeal, no segregation
Got Black to Asian and Caucasian sayin'
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
Let your body collide to the rhythm provided
By the mind state affairs classified
And make your heat up and flare, I swear
A serenade, a soul and so beware
And what's happenin' here, seek one to help you
Feelin' a piece of mind, let your spine unwind
Maybe in time you can stop this crime
But until then, yo I'm-a rock a rhyme sayin'
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the joint
Got the state's appeal with the joint's that real
I don't need no steel to make my point
Get down and dirty 'cause that's my joint
Ha, ha, ha, that's my joint
Ha, ha, ha, that's my joint
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, that's my joint
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, that's my joint
We preferably make all points
Through a nation we build off the musical field
Or a visual thrill, we do what we feel
Any time or place, on stage in ya face
Over tea in Earth and outer space
Because we rock that s***, we flip that s***
Some east coast, west coast cosmic s***
Some north bound s***, some some south bound s***
Some overseas, London, out of town s***
Rockin' the joint, rockin' the jams
Turn that s*** up, play it again 'cause
That's the joint, that's the jam
Turn that s*** up
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
That's the joint
That's the joint
That's the jam
Play it again
That's the joint
The song "That's the Joint" by Black Eyed Peas is a classic hip hop track that celebrates the power of music to bring people together. The lyrics speak to the joy and energy that music can bring to people, and the sense of community that comes from dancing and enjoying music together. The repeated refrain of "That's the joint, that's the jam, play it again" emphasizes the infectiousness of the beat and the desire to keep the party going. The song also touches on themes of racial and cultural unity, with the line "Got Black to Asian and Caucasian sayin'" acknowledging the diversity of the audience and the ability of music to bring people from different backgrounds together.
The verses of the song are dedicated to describing the physical and emotional sensations that come from dancing to the beat. The lyrics celebrate the power of music to transport and elevate listeners, with lines like "Got me feelin' joy, turn my gray sky blue" emphasizing the emotional impact of the music. The song also suggests that dancing and enjoying music is a form of resistance to the negativity and violence of the world, with the lines "Maybe in time you can stop this crime, but until then, yo I'm-a rock a rhyme."
Overall, "That's the Joint" is a classic hip hop track that celebrates the power of music to uplift and unite people. The repetitive refrain and simple, catchy beat make it a dancefloor classic, while the lyrics capture the joy and sense of community that can come from enjoying music together.
Line by Line Meaning
That's the joint
This is the song we're talking about
That's the joint, that's the joint
Again, this is the song we're talking about
That's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint, that's the joint
Still talking about the same song, emphasizing its importance
That's the jam
This song is a hit
Play it again
Let's hear this great song again
I like the way the rhythm makes me jump and move
I enjoy how the beat of the song makes me dance and feel good
It gots the feelin' that makes me wanna do my do
This song has a vibe that makes me want to express myself and be myself
Got me feelin' joy, turn my gray sky blue
The song fills me with happiness and makes me forget about my problems
And when you hear a cut, baby doll, I know you
When you hear the song, you will... (the rest of the sentence is ambiguous and may be referring to dancing or enjoying it)
Will feel it huh? Get up on the floor start movin' some
You will feel the energy of the song and start dancing
Body parts that got brothers actin' dumb
The song makes people dance in a way that may look silly or foolish
And they be actin' dumb
Once again, the song makes people dance in a silly way
And they be actin' dumb from the cut that playin'
The song is what makes people dance in a silly way
People break they neck from this demonstration
People dance so hard to this song that they risk hurting themselves
We about mass appeal, no segregation
We want everyone to enjoy our music, we don't care about racial boundaries
Got Black to Asian and Caucasian sayin'
People of all races enjoy our music
Let your body collide to the rhythm provided
Let yourself dance to the beat of the song
By the mind state affairs classified
This line is nonsensical and may be referring to the song being classified as a certain genre of music
And make your heat up and flare, I swear
This song will make you feel passionate and energetic
A serenade, a soul and so beware
The song is a soulful serenade that will affect you emotionally
And what's happenin' here, seek one to help you
This line is ambiguous and may be referring to the listener seeking someone to share the experience of the song with
Feelin' a piece of mind, let your spine unwind
The song will give you peace of mind and allow you to relax
Maybe in time you can stop this crime
Perhaps eventually we can stop the negative things in the world (the rest of the sentence is unclear)
But until then, yo I'm-a rock a rhyme sayin'
Until then, I'll keep rocking this song and making music
Got the state's appeal with the joint's that real
Our music is popular across the country because it is authentic
I don't need no steel to make my point
I don't need weapons or aggression to express myself through music
Get down and dirty 'cause that's my joint
Let loose and dance freely to this song
Ha, ha, ha, that's my joint
Laugh and enjoy this great song
We preferably make all points
Our music allows us to express ourselves and make our points effectively
Through a nation we build off the musical field
Our music helps bring people together and build community
Or a visual thrill, we do what we feel
We express ourselves creatively through our music and visuals
Any time or place, on stage in ya face
We perform our music anywhere and everywhere
Over tea in Earth and outer space
This line is nonsensical and may be referring to enjoying the song anywhere, regardless of the setting
Because we rock that s***, we flip that s***
Our music is powerful and we love expressing ourselves through it
Some east coast, west coast cosmic s***
Our music has unique and diverse influences from different regions and cultures
Some north bound s***, some some south bound s***
Our music is popular across the country in all directions
Some overseas, London, out of town s***
Our music is popular overseas and enjoyed everywhere
Rockin' the joint, rockin' the jams
We are performing and enjoying great music
Turn that s*** up, play it again 'cause
Let's turn up the volume and enjoy this song again because it's that good
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.