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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The Best One Yet
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Right now is the right time
For the good things in life, let's celebrate
Let's bring upon the better times
And let the sadder time disappear (ooh)
I feel like a champion in a stadium
There's love in pandemonium
Imma put this in my memory as the best time ever
This is the best one yet,
and I'm so happy
How could we ever forget?
This is the best one, this is the best one
This is the best one yet and I'm so happy
How could we ever forget?
This is the best one, this is the best one
This is the best one yet
Let's celebrate
Let's celebrate
Let's celebrate, let's do it right now
And not hesitate
We're gonna rock into the top like elevate
Bottoms up, here we go
Let's intoxicate
I was feeling good, but now I'm feeling free
Best ever and you know I don't exaggerate
This moment is the moment I will appreciate
Today is the day I will remember
This is the best one yet, and I'm so happy
How could we ever forget?
This is the best one, this is the best one
This is the best one yet and I'm so happy
How could we ever forget?
This is the best one, this is the best one
This is the best one yet
Let's celebrate (Let's celebrate, let's celebrate oh)
Let's celebrate (Let's celebrate, let's celebrate oh)
This is your moment, this is your moment
This is the time, this is the time
To get it right tonight
To get it right
You don't wanna let the moment pass you by
So come on and save this one in a photograph
Everything that made us cry and made us laughed
The night is young and will raise a glass
We'll make it count like the best one we ever had
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
This is the best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
The best one yet
This is the best one yet, oh
This is the best one yet, and I'm so happy
How could we ever forget?
This is the best one, this is the best one
This is the best one yet and I'm so happy
How could we ever forget?
This is the best one, this is the best one
This is the best one yet
Let's celebrate (Let's celebrate, let's celebrate oh)
Let's celebrate (Let's celebrate, let's celebrate oh)
The lyricist of the song, The Best One Yet, is urging the listeners to seize the moment and enjoy the good things in life. The first verse presents an atmosphere of pandemonium and chaos, but amidst all that, the lyricist senses a feeling of love, which he wishes to celebrate. The second verse talks about how one should seize the opportunity and live life to the fullest, appreciating every moment. The lyrics talk about the importance of drinking bottoms-up and not hesitating to celebrate life. The lyricist feels that he is in a stadium, feeling like a champion, and will put this moment in his memory as the best one yet.
The chorus displays the title of the song, ‘The Best One Yet,' emphasizing the happiness one should feel at this moment and how it should be remembered as the best. The lyricist further talks about capturing the moment in photographs and making it count like it's the best one they ever had.
The song, The Best One Yet, is ultimately an uplifting and motivating song that urges one to celebrate every moment of life. It is an encouragement to find the silver lining amidst chaos and cherish it. The song urges listeners to live in the moment and appreciate the present, which can be the best of all.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now,
This very moment is the perfect time to focus on the good things in life.
Right now is the right time
The present moment is the ideal time to be happy and celebrate life.
For the good things in life, let's celebrate
Let's focus on and celebrate all the wonderful things that life has to offer.
Let's bring upon the better times
Let's work to create a brighter future and leave behind the struggles of the past.
And let the sadder time disappear (ooh)
It's time to move on from the difficult times and look towards a more positive future.
I feel like a champion in a stadium
Right now, I feel like a winner with the entire world cheering me on to victory.
There's love in pandemonium
Even in moments of chaos and confusion, love and positivity can still thrive.
Imma put this in my memory as the best time ever
This moment is so special and memorable that I want to remember it forever as the best time ever.
This is the best one yet,
This moment in time is the best one yet in terms of happiness and positivity.
and I'm so happy
I'm filled with joy and contentment in this moment.
How could we ever forget?
This moment is so special that it will never be forgotten or overlooked.
Let's celebrate
It's time to rejoice and appreciate all the good things in life.
Let's celebrate, let's do it right now
There's no time like the present to start celebrating and enjoying life.
And not hesitate
Let's not waste a single moment and start celebrating right away.
We're gonna rock into the top like elevate
We'll continue to rise up and succeed, like we're ascending to the top of a mountain.
Bottoms up, here we go
Let's raise a glass and get the celebration started!
Let's intoxicate
Let's get lost in the joy and excitement of the moment.
I was feeling good, but now I'm feeling free
I was already happy, but now I feel even more liberated and carefree in this moment.
Best ever and you know I don't exaggerate
This moment truly is the best ever, and it's not an exaggerated statement.
This moment is the moment I will appreciate
This moment is so special and important that I will always appreciate and remember it.
Today is the day I will remember
This day is so memorable and wonderful that it will always be remembered fondly.
This is your moment, this is your moment
This is a special moment that belongs to you, so savor it and enjoy it to the fullest.
This is the time, this is the time
Right now is the perfect time to celebrate and appreciate life.
To get it right tonight
Let's make the most of this moment and enjoy it in the best way possible.
You don't wanna let the moment pass you by
This moment is too special to let slip away, so make sure to fully appreciate it.
So come on and save this one in a photograph
Take a picture of this moment and save it as a keepsake to remember it by.
Everything that made us cry and made us laughed
Remember all the moments, both good and bad, that led up to this wonderful moment of celebration.
The night is young and will raise a glass
We have plenty of time to celebrate and enjoy the moment to the fullest.
We'll make it count like the best one we ever had
Let's make this moment count and enjoy it just as much (if not more) than any other special moment we've experienced.
The best one yet
This is the best moment yet, and it's important to fully appreciate and enjoy it.
Let's celebrate (Let's celebrate, let's celebrate oh)
It's time to rejoice and appreciate all the good things in life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SYLVIA GORDON, DAVID GUETTA, WILLIAM ADAMS, GIORGIO TUINFORT, ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME GOMEZ, JEAN BAPTISTE, JOSHUA ALVAREZ
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