Black Eyed Peas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Black Eyed Peas
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| Also known as | B.E.P. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Years active | 1995-present |
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The Black Eyed Peas are a popular hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, in the United States. Their music mixes different styles, including hip hop, R&B, and dance. The group currently has three members: will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo. They have sold over 80 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music groups ever!
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Their Music Journey
Starting Out and Becoming Famous
The Black Eyed Peas started in Los Angeles in 1995. For a while, they were known for alternative hip hop music. But they became really famous in 2003 with their third album, Elephunk. Around this time, Fergie joined the group, replacing Kim Hill. This change helped them become a more popular pop-rap group.
Their first big hit song was "Where Is the Love?" from the Elephunk album in 2003. This song became number one in 13 countries! It was even the biggest-selling song in the United Kingdom that year.
Big Hits and Awards
Their next album, Monkey Business, released in 2005, was even more successful around the world. In 2009, the group made history. They had two songs, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling", at the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the same time. "I Gotta Feeling" stayed at number one for a very long time – 26 weeks!
Their album The E.N.D. also had another number-one hit, "Imma Be". This made them one of the few groups to have three number-one songs from the same album. Other popular songs from this album included "Rock That Body" and "Meet Me Halfway". "I Gotta Feeling" was also the first song to be downloaded over one million times in the United Kingdom.
In January 2010, The Black Eyed Peas won three awards at the 52nd Grammy Awards. They also performed at the Super Bowl XLV halftime show in February 2011. After this, the group took a break to work on other projects. They got back together in 2015.
Recent Years and New Music
In 2018, Fergie left the group. J. Rey Soul joined them for touring and also sang on some songs from their seventh album, Masters of the Sun Vol. 1. The group released their eighth album, Translation, in June 2020. Their ninth album, Elevation, came out in November 2022.
The Black Eyed Peas are known for their energetic performances and catchy songs. They were ranked among the top artists of the 2000s by Billboard magazine.
Meet the Members
Current Members
- Will.i.am – He sings, plays piano, synthesizer, and bass. He has been with the group since 1995.
- Apl.de.ap – He sings and plays drums. He has also been with the group since 1995.
- Taboo – He sings, is a DJ, and plays guitar. He joined the group in 1995.
Former Members
- Kim Hill – She was a singer in the group from 1995 to 2000.
- Fergie – She was a main singer from 2002 to 2011, and then again from 2015 to 2018.
Touring Members
- J. Rey Soul – She has been a touring singer for the group since 2018.
Music They've Made
Studio Albums
- Behind the Front (1998)
- Bridging the Gap (2000)
- Elephunk (2003)
- Monkey Business (2005)
- The E.N.D. (2009)
- The Beginning (2010)
- Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 (2018)
- Translation (2020)
- Elevation (2022)
Images for kids
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The Black Eyed Peas signing autographs in 2004
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The Black Eyed Peas' apl.de.ap and Fergie in 2005
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The Black Eyed Peas performing in the 2005 Grey Cup halftime show
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The Black Eyed Peas performing on August 24, 2006
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The Black Eyed Peas performing on October 7, 2009
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The Black Eyed Peas joined by DJ David Guetta headline the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London, 2011
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Super Bowl XLV halftime show
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See also
In Spanish: Black Eyed Peas para niños
