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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Weekend
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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So we could make plans for Thursday night
He said "we could go hit the Peapods"
I was like yeah, that's my favorite spot
Plus I like it there, 'cause I got love on the list
High powered juice, where I don't even get frisked
Walk up in the place and get love from the misses
Pounds from my brothers, 'cause they knowing that this is
But when the weekend come, the weekend come
Y'all could come
So go tell ya momma come and ya papa come
Go to spin the record so we can get dumb
Place packed, capacity maximum
Due to my man Polo promotion
And I can't wait to go out and hear some
[Chorus]
Jumping music, swift d.j.'s
Smoke machines and laser rays
Look out weekend 'cause, here I come
Because weekends were, were
Walk in the club at like 10 o' clock
And the spot is hot, blowing up rooftops
It's Thursday night and the night is young
Four day weekend, time to have some fun
D.j.'s scutter up, drop them joints
Everybody's been waiting to dance and make noise
B-boys, let me see you break it down
And ladies, let your hips move around
It's the sound of the B.E.P family
Got a poet named Life and a sister Kimy (worrrrd up)
And the blood of Abraham (worrrrd up)
So let's get ready for the jam
[Chorus]
It was a Thursday night and the party was bumpin'
And the bass was thumpin' and people was jumpin'
And Taboo's at the front door comin'
Taboo's at the front door comin'
And
And (here he come now)
And
Nah, nah, nah
Yo, Mister Will.I.Am (Mister Will.I.Am)
Win or win (Mister Will.I.Am)
Get our boogie on when the weekend come
Check the Peapod, 'cause the vibes is strong
Salinas Filipinas, they come one by one
All lined up, and they ready for fun
Short one's, tall one's, beautiful ones
B-boys, b-girls, ready to what
Breaking and shaking when we doing our 'ish
J-rock from the Beat Junkies ready to mix
'Cause they cutting up the wax for everybody
Come on over 'cause were having a party
We lighting up the sky with the burning star
Throw your hands in the air, if you know who you are
'Cause we jumpin' around with the broshigeez
And get less by the beat pharmacy, 'cause they hitting you with
[Chorus]
Word up
Word up
Look out weekend 'cause, here I come
Because weekends were, were
The lyrics of Black Eyed Peas's song Weekend ft. Esthero are about the excitement and joy that come with the weekend. The song depicts the preparations for a night out with friends, walking into a crowded club, and enjoying the music while dancing with the crowd. The lyrics describe the various elements that make the party fun, from the smoke machines and laser rays to the sound of the B.E.P family, who bring poetry and energy to the event. Will.i.am, the rapper on the track, encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy the music, inviting listeners to "throw your hands in the air if you know who you are."
Overall, this song celebrates the freedom and release that come with the weekend, offering a snapshot of the excitement and anticipation that many people feel as they plan to go out with their friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I called Chad on Wednesday night
I phoned Chad last Wednesday night
So we could make plans for Thursday night
We made plans for Thursday night
He said 'we could go hit the Peapods'
Chad suggested going to Peapods
I was like yeah, that's my favorite spot
I agreed because Peapods is my favorite place
Plus I like it there, 'cause I got love on the list
I feel welcomed because I'm on the guest list
High powered juice, where I don't even get frisked
They serve high quality drinks and I don't get searched
Walk up in the place and get love from the misses
People greet me warmly
Pounds from my brothers, 'cause they knowing that this is
My friends acknowledge that Peapods is the place to be
The place to be to let it all out
Peapods is where you can have fun and be yourself
But when the weekend come, the weekend come
When the weekend arrives, the fun is multiplied
Y'all could come
Everyone is welcome
So go tell ya momma come and ya papa come
Invite your parents to come along
Go to spin the record so we can get dumb
The DJ should start playing music so we can dance wildly
Place packed, capacity maximum
Peapods is full and can't fit anyone else
Due to my man Polo promotion
Thanks to Polo for promoting the event
And I can't wait to go out and hear some
I'm excited to go out and listen to music
[Chorus] Jumping music, swift d.j.'s Smoke machines and laser rays Look out weekend 'cause, here I come Because weekends were, were
The weekend is full of lively music, skilled DJs, and flashy lights. I'm excited for the weekend because it's always a good time.
Walk in the club at like 10 o' clock
I enter the club at around 10 pm
And the spot is hot, blowing up rooftops
The club is filled with fire music and getting everyone excited
It's Thursday night and the night is young
It's still early in the night, and it's Thursday
Four day weekend, time to have some fun
The weekend is four days long, so let's enjoy it
D.j.'s scutter up, drop them joints
The DJs are putting together great music tracks
Everybody's been waiting to dance and make noise B-boys, let me see you break it down
Everyone is excited and ready to dance. Breakdancers, it's time to show off your moves
And ladies, let your hips move around
Women, it's time to start dancing too
It's the sound of the B.E.P family
The Black Eyed Peas family creates great music
Got a poet named Life and a sister Kimy (worrrrd up) And the blood of Abraham (worrrrd up)
The Black Eyed Peas consist of Life, Kimy, and Abraham's lineage
So let's get ready for the jam
Let's get excited for the music
[Chorus]
Weekends are full of exciting music, DJs, and lights. I'm excited for the weekend because it's always a good time.
It was a Thursday night and the party was bumpin'
When I arrived, the party was already getting started
And the bass was thumpin' and people was jumpin' And Taboo's at the front door comin' Taboo's at the front door comin' And And (here he come now)
The music had everyone jumping, and Taboo arrived at the front door
Yo, Mister Will.I.Am (Mister Will.I.Am)
Greetings to Will.I.Am
Win or win (Mister Will.I.Am)
Celebrate your success
Get our boogie on when the weekend come Check the Peapod, 'cause the vibes is strong
Let's dance and have fun on the weekend. Peapods has good vibes
Salinas Filipinas, they come one by one All lined up, and they ready for fun Short one's, tall one's, beautiful ones
Filipino women are arriving one after the other, ready for a good time. Women of different heights and looks are joining
B-boys, b-girls, ready to what Breaking and shaking when we doing our 'ish J-rock from the Beat Junkies ready to mix 'Cause they cutting up the wax for everybody
Breakdancers are here and ready to show off their moves. We're all breaking and shaking while doing our thing, and the DJ from the Beat Junkies is ready to mix music using vinyl records
Come on over 'cause were having a party We lighting up the sky with the burning star Throw your hands in the air, if you know who you are 'Cause we jumpin' around with the broshigeez And get less by the beat pharmacy, 'cause they hitting you with
Come join the party with us. We're setting the sky on fire and having a great time. Raise your hands if you're having fun. We're all jumping around and getting the rhythm from the Beat Pharmacy's music
[Chorus]
Weekends are full of lively music, skilled DJs, and flashy lights. I'm excited for the weekend because it's always a good time.
Word up
Word to the wise
Look out weekend 'cause, here I come Because weekends were, were
I'm ready for the weekend because it's going to be a great time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILL ADAMS, ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME GOMEZ, SYLVESTER STEWART, TONY BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sizwemavuso9091
Damn, that Esthero voice kills me everytime. Miss this version of "The BEP."
@alexandresongo6420
True!
@12blackj
Actually they’re back with this kind of stuff
@Hammer_Of_Olympia
They’ve returned with stuff as good if not better than this, listen to 4Ever
@danizm78
@@Hammer_Of_Olympia never that! they are the biggest sellouts in hip hop history no one will ever take them seriously ever again.
@Hammer_Of_Olympia
@@danizm78 how so? Elaborate
@nebulachip
If only Esthero actually joined Black eyed peas
@MrThomas564
That would be cool!
@rosita7177
Before Fergie the had a female vocalist named Kim Hill however she quit when the industry wanted to sort of sexualise her. 8:29
https://youtu.be/KkSDNxM1w58
@adxx9237
@@rosita7177 wow thanks for it!!!