Black Eyed Peas

{{short description|American hip hop group}} {{About|the American hip hop group|the legume|Black-eyed pea}} {{Distinguish|Black Eyed Pilseung|Black Eyed, Please}} {{More citations needed|date=March 2025}} {{Use American English|date=April 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Black Eyed Peas | image = Les Black Eyed Peas en concert au VIP Room Paris 3 (cropped).jpg | caption = Black Eyed Peas in 2009. From left: will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo, and apl.de.ap. | image_size = | landscape = yes | origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S. | genre = {{flatlist| * Hip-hop<ref name="Kellman">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas-mn0000091983/biography|title=The Black Eyed Peas|publisher=AllMusic|last=Kellman|first=Andy}}</ref><ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/09/black-eyed-peas-the-end-review|title=Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D. Review|publisher=IGN|date=June 9, 2009|access-date=August 1, 2020}}</ref> * alternative hip-hop<ref name="Kellman" /> * dance-pop<ref name="Kellman" /> * R&B<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/black-eyed-peas-2-8-1271344|title=Black Eyed Peas speak about current hiatus|publisher=NME|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=July 8, 2020}}</ref> * pop rap<ref name="Endelman">{{cite magazine|last=Endelman|first=Michael|date=May 23, 2005|url=https://ew.com/article/2005/05/23/black-eyed-peas-carry-monkey-business/|title=Black Eyed Peas Carry on with 'Monkey Business'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=July 2, 2020}}</ref> * electropop<ref name="IGN" /> }} | years_active = {{flatlist| * 1992–2011 * 2015–present}} | label = {{flatlist| * Ruthless * Interscope * will.i.am * A&M * Epic }} | alias = *Atban Klann (1992–1995) *Black Eyed Pods (1995) *The Black Eyed Peas (2003–2017) | spinoff_of = | website = {{URL|blackeyedpeas.com}} | current_members = * will.i.am * apl.de.ap * Taboo * J. Rey Soul | past_members = * Dante Santiago * Mookie Mook * DJ Motiv8 * Fergie  }}

'''Black Eyed Peas''' are an American musical group formed in Los Angeles in 1992, composed of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo. Fergie was a member during the height of their popularity in the 2000s,<ref name="MostPopular">{{cite news |last1=Shaw |first1=Gabbi |title=The most popular band the year you were born |url=https://www.insider.com/most-popular-band-year-you-were-born-2020-9#lady-a-formerly-lady-antebellum-had-their-first-big-song-in-2010-51 |access-date=June 8, 2022 |work=Insider |date=October 10, 2020}}</ref> and left the group in 2016. They have sold an estimated 80 million records, making them one of the best-selling musical acts of all time;<ref>{{cite news |date=June 26, 2018 |title=Black Eyed Peas to perform at Romania's 2018 Untold festival |url=https://www.romania-insider.com/black-eyed-peas-2018-untold |access-date=June 20, 2019 |work=Romania-Insider.com}}</ref> they were ranked 12th on ''Billboard''{{'}}s 2000s Decade-End Artist of the Decade Chart and 7th on the Hot 100 Artists of the Decade.

Originally forming as an alternative hip hop trio, they signed with Interscope Records to release two albums—''Behind the Front'' (1998) and ''Bridging the Gap'' (2000)—before rebranding to a more marketable pop-rap act; their third album, ''Elephunk'' (2003), yielded the group's mainstream breakthrough.<ref name="Endelman" /> Its lead single, "Where Is the Love?" (featuring Justin Timberlake), peaked atop music charts in 13 countries, including the United Kingdom, where it spent seven weeks at number one and became the country's biggest-selling single of that year. Their fourth album, ''Monkey Business'' (2005), was met with continued commercial success; it received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200.

The group's fifth album, ''The E.N.D.'' (2009), yielded their furthest commercial success; it peaked atop the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned three ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one singles: "Imma Be", "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling". For one week, the latter two songs made the group one of the 11 musical acts to have simultaneously held the top two spots on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where they remained for a then-record 26 consecutive weeks. Two other singles from the album, "Rock That Body" and "Meet Me Halfway", peaked within the top ten of the chart. "I Gotta Feeling" became the first single to sell over one million downloads in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-10340829 |publisher=BBC News|title=Black Eyed Peas set downloads record |date=June 21, 2010}}</ref> At the 52nd Grammy Awards ceremony, the group won three awards from six nominations. The group's sixth album, ''The Beginning'' (2010), released the following year, and spawned the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top five singles "The Time (Dirty Bit)" and "Just Can't Get Enough". In February 2011, they performed in the Super Bowl XLV halftime show.

In 2011, the Black Eyed Peas announced they would be going on indefinite hiatus to pursue other activities, briefly reuniting in 2015. Fergie was announced to have left the group in 2018, and J. Rey Soul joined the group as a touring member that same year. Soul also appeared as a featured artist on select tracks on the group's seventh album, ''Masters of the Sun Vol. 1'' (2018), which failed to chart. They followed this with the albums ''Translation'' (2020) and ''Elevation'' (2022), which delved into reggaeton and Latin influences.

==History== ===1988–2001: Formation, ''Behind the Front'' and ''Bridging the Gap''=== In 1988, while attending two different high schools, William James Adams Jr and Allan Pineda Lindo met at the all-ages dance venue Club What? in Los Angeles. They formed a hip-hop dance and music crew named Tribal Nation. Adams took the stage name Will 1X while Pineda Lindo adopted the name apl.de.ap. Their friends joined the group – Dante Santiago and Mooky Mook, followed shortly by DJ Motiv8. Actor David Faustino opened an all-ages club named Balistyx in 1991 inside the old Whisky a Go Go, and Tribal Nation played there. Rapper Eazy-E caught their show and signed the group to Ruthless Records, changing the group name to Atban Klann. They released a promotional single "Puddles of H2O" in 1994 and was meant to be commercially available March 1995 along with the full album titled "Grass Roots" the following month on April 4th of the same year (originally meant for an October 1994 release before a delay), billed as being produced by the production team of DJ Motiv8 and Will 1X. Their album was shelved around the start of 1995, never to be released. Mooky Mook left the group, and Eazy-E died of HIV/AIDS. The group's contract with Ruthless was stalled, so Santiago also left the group. Will 1X changed his stage name to will.i.am.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_black_eyed_peas_journey_from_conscious_to_the_charts |title=The Black Eyed Peas' Journey from Conscious to the Charts |date=November 25, 2018 |last=Lowers |first=Erin |website=Exclaim! |access-date=January 30, 2022}}</ref>

will.i.am and apl.de.ap rebranded as the Black Eyed Pods with Jaime Gomez (Taboo) as an official member, and Kim Hill, a singer who performed live with the group and on a number of tracks. They later changed "Pods" to "Peas".<ref name="allmusic page">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=The Black Eyed Peas|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas-p302855/biography|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> Unlike the "gangsta rap" sounds of Los Angeles-based hip hop acts at the time, the trio performed with a live band and adopted a conscious musical style and appearance. After being signed to Interscope Records and releasing their debut, ''Behind the Front'' (1998) the group (and their accompanying live band) earned critical acclaim. One of the singles from the album was "Joints & Jam", and was featured on the ''Bulworth'' soundtrack. Singer Sierra Swan appeared as a guest on the 1998 song "Fallin' Up". Their second album, ''Bridging the Gap'' (2000), produced the singles "Weekends" featuring Esthero and "Request + Line" featuring R&B singer Macy Gray. Hill left the band while producing the album, but was still featured on the album tracks for "Hot" and "Tell Your Mama Come" as well as in the video for "Weekends".

===2002–2008: Addition of Fergie, ''Elephunk'' and ''Monkey Business''=== thumb|right|The Black Eyed Peas signing autographs in 2004 In 2002, Stacy Ferguson was chosen as the lead singer, after being introduced to the band by Santiago.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murphy |first1=Keith |title=Full Clip: Will.i.am Runs Down His Catalogue Ft. The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Nas, Game, Usher & MJ |url=https://www.vibe.com/gallery/full-clip-william-runs-down-his-catalogue-ft-black-eyed-peas-fergie-nas-game-usher-mj/behind-front-william-bep/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |work=Vibe |date=June 24, 2011}}</ref> Their new album, ''Elephunk'', indicated a shift to a polished pop sound designed to attract mass audiences. In a positive review of the Black Eyed Peas' new-found style, ''Rolling Stone'' noted that after the group "hired a blond bombshell named Stacy 'Fergie' Ferguson and gave up their pursuit of backpack-rapper cred, they have made a kind of spiritual practice of recording futuristic songs – a total aesthetic commitment that extends from their garish wardrobes to their United Colors of Benetton worldview."<ref>{{cite magazine | url =https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/28503103/review/28565349/the_end_the_energy_never_dies | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20090612091703/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/28503103/review/28565349/the_end_the_energy_never_dies | url-status =dead | archive-date =June 12, 2009 |title=The E.N.D (The Energy Never Dies) |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=June 8, 2009}}</ref>

From ''Elephunk'' came "Where Is the Love?", which became the Black Eyed Peas' first major hit, peaking at No. 8 on the U.S. Hot 100. It was more successful abroad, topping the charts in several other countries, including seven weeks at No. 1 in the United Kingdom, where it became the biggest-selling single of 2003. The single had similar results in Australia, staying at No. 1 for six weeks. The album subsequently spawned "Shut Up", which peaked at No. 2 in the UK and topped the charts and went gold and platinum in the U.S., UK, Germany, and other European markets. The third single from the album, although significantly restyled from the original ''Elephunk'' version, "Hey Mama" hit the top 5 in Australia and the top 10 in the UK, Germany and other European countries and reached No. 23 in the U.S. The song received even more exposure in 2003 when it was featured in the first "silhouette" television commercial for the iPod. The fourth single from the album was "Let's Get It Started". It won a 2005 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group and also received two nominations for Record of the Year and Best Rap Song. In 2004, the Black Eyed Peas embarked on their international Elephunk Tour, touring many countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia.thumb|right|The Black Eyed Peas' apl.de.ap and Fergie in 2005 Their fourth album, ''Monkey Business'', was recorded through 2004 and was released on May 25, 2005. Much of the pre-production writing was performed on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus while on the Black Eyed Peas tour of 2004. The album's first single, "Don't Phunk with My Heart", was a hit in the U.S., reaching number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and earned them another Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The song reached three in the UK, and five in Canada, and stayed at number one for three weeks in Australia. "Don't Lie", the second single from the album, saw success on the U.S. Hot 100, reaching No. 14, although becoming somewhat more successful in the UK and Australia, reaching a peak of No. 6 in both countries. "My Humps", another song from the album, reached number three on the U.S. Hot 100 and number one in Australia. However, many mocked the song for its lyrical content. John Bush, writing for AllMusic, described it as "one of the most embarrassing rap performances of the new millennium".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/monkey-business-mw0000343891|title=Monkey Business – Black Eyed Peas | Album|website=AllMusic|access-date=June 9, 2024}}</ref> ''Monkey Business'' debuted at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, selling over 295,000 copies in its first week and was later certified 3× platinum by the RIAA. The final single from the album was "Pump It", which peaked at number 8 in Australia and number 18 in the U.S. thumb|The Black Eyed Peas performing on August 24, 2006 In September 2005, the Black Eyed Peas released an ''iTunes Originals'' playlist of their greatest hits, as well as some that were re-recorded specially available for purchase through iTunes. It has small stories containing info and commentary about the songs and how the group first met. In Autumn 2005, the Black Eyed Peas set off to tour with Gwen Stefani as a supporting act. In December 2005, they embarked on the "European Tour", which toured multiple countries in Europe. The European leg which opened in Tel Aviv, Israel, continued onto Ireland, the UK, France and Germany. After heading to Europe and Asia, they toured the U.S. again. The tour concluded in South America.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} In addition to touring, the Black Eyed Peas also headlined the halftime show at the Grey Cup on November 27, 2005.

The Black Eyed Peas starred in a series of web shorts for Snickers, called ''Instant Def'', appearing as a group of hip-hop superheroes. On March 21, 2006, the Black Eyed Peas released a remix album, titled ''Renegotiations: The Remixes'' to iTunes. In March 2006, the Black Eyed Peas hit the road again as the featured headliner for the 6th Annual Honda Civic Tour with supporting bands Flipsyde and the Pussycat Dolls. They again brought the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus on the tour with them to craft new songs for Fergie's solo debut album. In 2006, they went on tour with the Pussycat Dolls.<ref>{{cite web |title=Black Eyed Peas and Pussycat Dolls in Concert |url=http://top40.about.com/od/concertreviews/fr/beppcdconc.htm |first=Billy |last=Lamb |work=About.com |date=May 6, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091213052029/http://top40.about.com/od/concertreviews/fr/beppcdconc.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.HondaCivicTour.com |title=HondaCivicTour.com |access-date=April 27, 2007}}</ref>

In 2007, the Black Eyed Peas embarked on the Black Blue & You World Tour, visiting more than 20 countries. This tour was presented by Pepsi, in conjunction with the new "Pepsi More" advertising campaign, featuring the Black Eyed Peas. They recorded the song "More" for the new Pepsi spot. On December 31, 2006, the tour concluded at Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Black Eyed Peas performed at the UK leg of Live Earth on July 7, 2007, at Wembley Stadium, London. They headlined the main Ocean Stage at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Japan on August 11, and in Osaka, Japan on August 12, 2007.

===2009–2011: ''The E.N.D'', ''The Beginning'' and hiatus=== thumb|left|The Black Eyed Peas performing on October 7, 2009The group's fifth studio album, ''The E.N.D'', title that stands for "The Energy Never Dies", was released on June 3, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043825/black-eyed-peas-album-nears-the-end|title=Black Eyed Peas Album Nears 'The E.N.D.'|work=Billboard.com|date=October 9, 2008}}</ref> The album has a more electronic influence than their previous albums, which will.i.am said was inspired by the Presets' "My People".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25719032-5018684,00.html|author=Adelaide Now|title=Peas Step Out Of Pod|date=July 1, 2009 | work=The Advertiser |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090813005055/http://www.news.com.au:80/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25719032-5018684,00.html|archive-date=August 13, 2009 }}</ref> In its first week, the album sold 304,000 copies and debuted at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In the United States, the album became the ninth album to top the one million mark in sales in 2009. The album spent 38 weeks within the top 10 of the ''Billboard'' 200. ''The E.N.D'' was the 7th-bestselling album of 2009 in the U.S. It also debuted at number one in Australia, number two in New Zealand and three in the United Kingdom.

The first single "Boom Boom Pow" was released on March 30, 2009, in the U.S. on iTunes. The single sold 465,000 downloads in its first week of digital release, the third-largest number of download sales in a single week overall, and the largest single-week and debut-download totals by a group in the history of digital-download sales, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. The single also reached the top spot in ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Pop 100. being the group's first U.S. No. 1, holding the spot for twelve consecutive weeks. It also reached number 1 in Australia, Canada, and the UK. On May 21, the Black Eyed Peas released "I Gotta Feeling" as the second single from the album. The single charted at number three and then went to number one on the UK Singles Chart. It debuted at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 behind "Boom Boom Pow" and later surpassed it, taking the number 1 spot.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268353/black-eyed-peas-end-up-at-no-1-on-billboard-200 |title=Black Eyed Peas ''E.N.D'' Up At No. 1 On Billboard 200 |magazine=Billboard |date=June 17, 2009 |access-date=July 9, 2009}}</ref> The Black Eyed Peas joined a group of artists who have held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 simultaneously. From April 18, 2009, when "Boom Boom Pow" reached No. 1, through October 10, 2009, the last week "I Gotta Feeling" was at No. 1, the group was on top of the chart for 26 weeks, more consecutive weeks than any other artist.

On July 30, 2009, ''Billboard'' announced that the Black Eyed Peas set a record for the longest successive No. 1 chart run by a duo or group in the ''Billboard'' Hot 100's history. "I Gotta Feeling" hit its fifth consecutive week at No. 1, following 12 weeks at the top by the Peas' "Boom Boom Pow".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267898/black-eyed-peas-set-billboard-hot-100-record |title=Black Eyed Peas Set Billboard Hot 100 Record |magazine=Billboard |date=July 30, 2009 |access-date=August 9, 2009}}</ref> "Meet Me Halfway" was released as the third single from the album in September 2009. The single reached number one in the UK and Australia. It also peaked at seven on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Imma Be" was released as the fourth single in the U.S. on December 15, 2009, reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks. "Imma Be" to reached number 5 on the Canadian Hot 100. "Rock That Body" was then released as the fifth single, and reached number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

In September 2009, the group embarked on The E.N.D World Tour. On September 8, 2009, the group performed live for Oprah Winfrey's 24th Season Kickoff Party, on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. An estimated 21,000 dancers in the streets performed a flash mob to the live performance of "I Gotta Feeling".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9CmZXSSYmc Video] hosted by YouTube showing the 21,000 dancers.</ref> The group performed at the American Music Awards of 2009 with the songs "Meet Me Halfway" and "Boom Boom Pow". They also won 2 out of 3 categories in which they were nominated; Favorite Rock/Pop Group & Favorite R&B/Soul Group. In October 2009, they also were the opening acts for 5 concerts of the U2 360° Tour North America leg. The group performed at the Grammys on January 31, 2010. They performed a mash-up of "Imma Be"/"I Gotta Feeling". They won three awards out of the six nominations, including Best Pop Vocal Album for ''The E.N.D.'', Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group for "I Gotta Feeling", and Best Short Form Video for "Boom Boom Pow".

On March 30, 2010, the Black Eyed Peas were the first group to broadcast a concert live in 3D.<ref>{{cite web |date=April 2, 2010 |title=Studio Daily Blog » AEG Network Live Broadcasts Black Eyed Peas in 3D |url=http://www.studiodaily.com/blog/?p=2940 |access-date=September 10, 2010 |publisher=Studiodaily.com}}</ref> In June 2010, the Black Eyed Peas performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration concert in South Africa. They also performed at T in the Park 2010. In July 2010, the Black Eyed Peas performed in Central Park as part of Good Morning America's free summer concert series. In December 2010 they appeared on the seventh series of ''The X Factor'' in the UK performing "The Time (Dirty Bit)". On July 27, 2010, the Black Eyed Peas released a remix album: ''The E.N.D. Summer 2010 Canadian Invasion Tour: Remix Collection''. It was released on iTunes in Canada only during the Canadian leg of The E.N.D World Tour.

Their sixth studio album, ''The Beginning'', was released on November 26, 2010, and received mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicsearch.comlu.com/blog/?p=1530 |title=MusicSearch Blog – Black Eyed Peas Reveal New Album Details! |publisher=BlackEyedPeas.com |date=June 10, 2010 |access-date=September 10, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The album's first single release was called "The Time (Dirty Bit)",.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicsearch.comlu.com/blog/?p=2614 |title=MusicSearch Blog – Black Eyed Peas reveal new single "The Time (Dirty Bit)" [AUDIO] |publisher=MusicSearch |date=October 21, 2010 |access-date=October 21, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The music video was directed by Rich Lee.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1632155/black-eyed-peas-debut-futuristic-imma-be-rocking-that-body-video-online/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719174632/http://www.mtv.com/news/1632155/black-eyed-peas-debut-futuristic-imma-be-rocking-that-body-video-online/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2018|title=Black Eyed Peas Debut Futuristic 'Imma Be Rocking That Body' Video Online|work=MTV News|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> "Just Can't Get Enough", the second single from ''The Beginning'' was released on February 18, 2011. Its music video was released on March 16, 2011, and it was filmed in Tokyo. The video was directed by Ben Mor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2592059/|title=Ben Mor|website=IMDb|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> The group's third single was "Don't Stop the Party" and it was released on May 10, 2011. The video, which is directed by Ben Mor, features on stage and backstage footage of the group during The E.N.D. World Tour and premiered on Vevo on May 12, 2011. On May 22, the group appeared on the 2011 Billboard Music Awards and won one of their four nominations, for "Top Duo/Group".

[[File:Super Bowl XLV halftime show (6841841079) (cropped1).jpg|thumb|right|Super Bowl XLV halftime show]] On February 6, 2011, the Black Eyed Peas headlined the Super Bowl XLV halftime show.<ref name=fyimusicgreysb>{{cite web |url=http://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2016/02/08/super-bowl-music-past-and-present |title=Super Bowl Music Past and Present |last=Doole |first=Kerry |website=www.fyimusicnews.ca |publisher=FYI Music News |date=February 8, 2016 |access-date=March 10, 2017 |quote=Shania Twain is the first artist to have performed at both the Super Bowl (in 2003) and the CFL championship, the Grey Cup, (in 2002). Since then, both the Black Eyed Peas and Lenny Kravitz have joined her as performers who have played both events |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117114148/https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2016/02/08/super-bowl-music-past-and-present |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=shaniagrey>{{cite web|url=http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/2/5/2771538/the-super-bowl-halftime-show-madonna-lmfao-janet-jackson-justin-timberlake-u2-paul-mccartney |title=The Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Brief History |last= Freir |first=Jeff |website=newyork.sbnation.com |publisher=SB Nation |date=February 5, 2012 |access-date=March 10, 2017|quote=Black Eyed Peas and Shania Twain are the only two acts to perform at both the Super Bowl and the Grey Cup}}</ref> On April 2, 2011, the group appeared on the 24th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. On July 6, 2011, during a concert at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, the Black Eyed Peas announced they would take an indefinite hiatus following the completion of their tour.<ref name="Breakup">{{Cite news|title=Black Eyed Peas Take Indefinite Break|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/black-eyed-peas/news/322913-black-eye-peas-take-indefinite-break-william-fergie|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904161114/http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/black-eyed-peas/news/322913-black-eye-peas-take-indefinite-break-william-fergie|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2012|date=July 9, 2011|publisher=MTV UK|access-date=July 9, 2011}}</ref> On November 23, 2011, the group made their last performance for The Beginning Tour in Miami.

===2015–2018: Fergie's departure, addition of J. Rey Soul and ''Masters of the Sun''=== In January 2015, an interview on ''Capital Breakfast'', will.i.am confirmed that the group would reform that year for their 20th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a619244/black-eyed-peas-confirm-new-music-in-2015-for-20th-anniversary.html|title=Black Eyed Peas confirm new music in 2015 for 20th anniversary|work=Digital Spy|date=January 5, 2015}}</ref> The group released two songs that year: "Awesome" and "Yesterday";<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/07/17/video-the-black-eyed-peas-yesterday/|title=Video: The Black Eyed Peas – 'Yesterday'|work=Rap-Up}}</ref> the former was included in commercials for the 2015 NBA playoffs. Neither song features contributions from Fergie. On August 31, 2016, the Black Eyed Peas released a new version of their 2003 song "Where Is the Love?", titled "#WHERESTHELOVE". The song, as well as the accompanying video feature all four members of the group, will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap, and Taboo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/wheresthelove-feat-the-world-single/1445046881|title=#WHERESTHELOVE (feat. The World) – Single by The Black Eyed Peas on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=August 31, 2016 |access-date=September 7, 2016}}</ref> It is the group's most recent work with Fergie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/david-guetta-black-eyed-peas-coachella-2015/|title=Black Eyed Peas join David Guetta onstage at Coachella|work=PopCrush|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>[[File:Black Eyed Peas performing at O2 Apollo Manchester Nov2018.jpeg|thumb|Black Eyed Peas performing with touring member J. Rey Soul in 2018]] On June 3, 2017, they performed at the opening ceremony of the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales. The performance, which included a pyrotechnic display, ran long and delayed the second-half kickoff by several minutes.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gibson|first=Sean|date=June 3, 2017|title=Fans not happy as Champions League final kick-off delayed after 'awful' Black Eyed Peas performance|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/03/fans-not-happy-champions-league-final-kick-off-delayed-awful/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/03/fans-not-happy-champions-league-final-kick-off-delayed-awful/ |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=February 3, 2021|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The next day, they performed at One Love Manchester, a benefit concert organized by Ariana Grande.<ref>{{Citation |title=Black Eyed Peas and Ariana Grande – Where Is The Love (One Love Manchester) | date=June 4, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntkD_Iumjlo |language=en |access-date=August 7, 2022}}</ref> On June 4, 2017, a ''Billboard'' article rumored that Fergie was departing from the band. will.i.am initially dismissed this, but they announced that she was taking a break from the group to work on her second solo album ''Double Dutchess'', while the remaining members were working on the graphic novel ''Masters of the Sun''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fresh|first=Mikey|title=Fergie Takes A Break From Black Eyed Peas To Focus On Solo Career|url=http://www.vibe.com/2017/06/fergie-leaves-black-eyed-peas-solo-album/|website=Vibe|date=June 2, 2017|publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group|access-date=June 3, 2017}}</ref> On January 9, 2018, Black Eyed Peas released their first single without Fergie, titled "Street Livin'". On February 18, 2018, will.i.am officially confirmed Fergie's departure in an interview with the ''Daily Star'', also confirming that she would not feature on the group's seventh studio album.<ref>{{cite news |title=Will.i.am says Fergie out of Black Eyed Peas; could Nicole Scherzinger be the new member? |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/262847/p2fb-will-says-fergie-black-eyed-peas-nicole-scherzinger-new-member |access-date=January 6, 2021 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=February 21, 2018}}</ref> The next day, former ''The Voice of the Philippines'' season 1 finalist and Team Apl.de.ap member Jessica Reynoso (under the stage name "J. Rey Soul") joined the group as a female vocalist and a "semi-official" member.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Malone|first=Chris|title=Black Eyed Peas Go Global With 'Translation' Album|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/cmalone/2020/06/19/black-eyes-peas-go-global-with-translation-album/|access-date=February 3, 2021|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> On May 17, 2018, the Black Eyed Peas released a single called "Ring the Alarm".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/05/black-eyed-peas-ring-the-alarm-and-interview|title=Exclusive: Black Eyed Peas on "Ring the Alarm" and Their Plans to Bring About Positive Change|website=Complex|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> The single "Get It" was released on July 10, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackeyedpeas.com/getit.html|title=Black Eyed Peas – "Get It"|website=blackeyedpeas.com|access-date=July 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524064822/https://www.blackeyedpeas.com/getit.html|archive-date=May 24, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The music video for "Constant pt. 1 and 2" was released on YouTube on August 30, 2018.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/8o2QWGYCUx8 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180901083144/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2QWGYCUx8&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2QWGYCUx8|title=Constant pt. 1 and 2|website=YouTube.com|date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=September 5, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The group released a single named "Big Love" on September 12, 2018. The group released another single titled "Dopeness", featuring South Korean rapper CL, on October 25, 2018.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/M-p4B6PIRrI Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20181028224515/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-p4B6PIRrI&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-p4B6PIRrI|title=The Black Eyed Peas – DOPENESS ft. CL|website=YouTube.com|date=October 25, 2018 |access-date=October 25, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Their seventh studio album, ''Masters of the Sun Vol. 1'', was released the following day on October 26. This marked their first album since 2010's ''The Beginning''. In 2018 the Black Eyed Peas performed as part of the pre-game entertainment at the AFL Grand Final.

===2019–present: ''Translation'' and ''Elevation''=== The Black Eyed Peas performed in the closing ceremony of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Matel |first1=Philip |date=August 20, 2019 |title=apl.de.ap, Black Eyed Peas to perform at SEA Games ceremonies |url=https://www.espn.com/story/_/id/27423536/apldeap-black-eyed-peas-perform-sea-games-ceremonies |access-date=August 21, 2019 |work=ESPN |quote=He [Apl.de.app] also revealed that he will be joined by Black Eyed Peas groupmates will.i.am, Taboo, and Pinay singer Jessica Reynoso for the closing ceremonies [of the 2019 SEA Games]}}</ref> The Black Eyed Peas performed in the 93rd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2019. They appeared on the NHL float and performed their latest hit "Ritmo." In 2019, the group signed a deal with their new label Epic Records.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zemler |first1=Emily |title=Black Eyed Peas Team Up With J Balvin in 'RITMO (Bad Boys for Life)' Video |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/black-eyed-peas-j-balvin-ritmo-bad-boys-for-life-video-897716/ |website=rollingstone.com |date=October 11, 2019 |publisher=Penske Business Media LLC |access-date=January 4, 2020}}</ref> On October 11, 2019, the group released the song "Ritmo", taken from the ''Bad Boys for Life'' soundtrack (2020). The song debuted at number 100 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became the Black Eyed Peas' 17th Hot 100 entry and their first since 2011's "Don't Stop the Party". "Ritmo" peaked at number 26 on the Hot 100.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas/chart-history/hsi/|title=Black Eyed Peas Chart History – Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 10, 2020}}</ref>

On April 10, 2020, the group released the single "Mamacita", which featured J. Rey Soul alongside rapper Ozuna. In an interview with ''Billboard'' on May 19, 2020, Reynoso talked about an upcoming eighth album, describing it as "very Afrobeat, Latin vibe, dance – just very uplifting music, which is what we need right now at this time of our life, you know?"<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Meet J. Rey Soul, The Black Eyed Peas' New Member|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-rey-soul-black-eyed-peas-interview-9386742/|magazine=Billboard|date=May 19, 2020|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> On June 11, 2020, the band revealed the tracklist and album title as ''Translation'', with the release date listed as June 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7911453/black-eyed-peas-new-lp-features-shakira-maluma-becky-g|title=Black Eyed Peas' New LP Features Shakira, Maluma & Becky G|last=Wass|first=Mike|website=Idolator|date=June 11, 2020|access-date=June 12, 2020}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> While promoting the album, will.i.am said that Fergie had stepped back from the group because she wished to devote more time to her role as a mother. will.i.am continued "we're here for her, and she knows how to contact us for a retreat or a breakaway" should she wish to return to the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/why-fergie-left-black-eyed-peas-47741244|title=Why Did Fergie Leave The Black Eyed Peas?|website=Pop Sugar Entertainment|date=August 31, 2020}}</ref>

On August 30, 2020, the group's performance of "Ritmo" closed the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. The performance was met with negative reception due to will.i.am., apl.de.ap and Taboo each performing with an illuminated pelvic area.<ref>{{cite web|title=MTV VMAs: Viewers scarred by bizarre Black Eyed Peas performance |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/mtv-vmas-black-eyes-peas-performance-william-fergie-a9696706.html|website=Independent|date=August 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/music/black-eyes-peas-glowing-crotches-vmas-2020/|title=Fans Were Confused By Black Eyes Peas' Glowing Crotches At The 2020 VMAs|website=UPROXX|date=August 31, 2020}}</ref> The band was also criticized by longtime fans who were not yet aware of Fergie's previous departure from the group, or J. Rey Soul's membership.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/vmas-black-eyed-peas-fergie-replacement-j-rey-soul-1528670|title=People Are Just Realizing Fergie is No Longer in The Black Eyed Peas|website=Newsweek|author=Emma Nolan|date=August 31, 2020}}</ref>

On October 27, 2022, across their social media platforms, the group announced their ninth studio album, titled ''Elevation'', which was released on November 11, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/cmalone/2022/11/11/black-eyed-peas-release-their-ninth-album-elevation/|title=Black Eyed Peas Release Their Ninth Album 'Elevation'|website=Forbes|author=Chris Malone Méndez|date=November 11, 2022}}</ref> On the ''Wonderful World of Disney: Magic Holiday Celebration'' television holiday special which aired on ABC November 27, 2022, the Black Eyed Peas performed "I Gotta Feeling" and "A Cold Christmas".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meghan Trainor, Black Eyed Peas and more to help Disney ring in the holidays with two Christmas specials {{!}} ABC Audio Digital Syndication |url=https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/meghan-trainor-black-eyed-peas-and-more-help-disney-ring-holidays-two-christmas-specials |access-date=November 27, 2022 |website=digital.abcaudio.com}}</ref>

==Other ventures==

=== Philanthropy === On December 10, 2005, the Black Eyed Peas' cover of the John Lennon classic "Power to the People", which was mostly recorded on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, was released by Amnesty International as part of the Make Some Noise campaign to celebrate human rights. The song was later released on the 2007 John Lennon tribute album entitled ''Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur''.

The Black Eyed Peas dedicated the music video of their 2011 single "Just Can't Get Enough" to Japan, as the country had been hit by an earthquake. The group filmed the music video a week before the earthquake struck.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|title=Black Eyed Peas 'Just Can't Get Enough' Video To Aid Japan Disaster Relief|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1659997/black-eyed-peas-japan-relief/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411024947/http://www.mtv.com/news/1659997/black-eyed-peas-japan-relief/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2020|website=MTV News|language=en}}</ref> In July 2011, the Black Eyed Peas founded a school for New York teenagers where students of 13–19 years can learn video production and music using professional equipment. The Peapod Foundation, in collaboration with the Adobe Foundation, opened the music academy and media Peapod Adobe Youth Voices in Manhattan on July 19. The school will have its facilities in a building operated by the Urban Arts Partnership, which provides art-school programs for adolescents studying in areas of very low income. Young people will be admitted according to the recommendations of their teachers and their expressions of interest in the subjects taught, such as camera work, editing and graphic design.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cronica.cl/noticias/site/artic/20110419/pags/20110419225602.php |title=Black Eyed Peas tendrán academia musical en Nueva York / La Estrella de Concepcion |publisher=Cronica.cl |access-date=February 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911065850/http://www.cronica.cl/noticias/site/artic/20110419/pags/20110419225602.php |archive-date=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> On September 3, 2011, the group performed a concert in Minot, North Dakota to benefit the victims of the 2011 Souris River flood that damaged over 4,000 homes and displaced over 12,000 people in Minot and along the Souris River.<ref>{{cite web|title=Minot Rising Benefit Concert|url=http://www.minotrising.com|date=September 6, 2011|access-date=September 6, 2011|publisher=Minot Area Recovery Fund|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006230201/http://www.minotrising.com/|archive-date=October 6, 2011}}</ref> Fergie is married to Minot native, Josh Duhamel. On September 30, 2011, the group performed a free concert, "Chase Presents The Black Eyed Peas and Friends", for over 50,000 people in New York City's Central Park.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Black Eyed Peas reschedule Central Park concert|url=http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE77G5OK20110817|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011233433/http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE77G5OK20110817|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 11, 2011|date=August 17, 2011|publisher=Reuters}}</ref> The event raised over $4 million for the charity.<ref>Kellogg, Jane (October 2, 2011). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/black-eyed-peas-raise-4-242965 "Black Eyed Peas Raise $4 Million in NYC Fundraising Concert"]. ''The Hollywood Reporter''. Retrieved October 6, 2011.</ref>

On August 31, 2016, the Black Eyed Peas' remake of their song, "Where Is the Love?", titled "#WHERESTHELOVE" was released and will.i.am told in an interview that all proceeds raised from the song will go to his "i.am.angel foundation", which funds educational programs and college scholarships in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/01/apple-promotes-whereisthelove-black-eyed-peas/|title=Apple Promotes New Charitable Song #WHERESTHELOVE by Black Eyed Peas|first=Joe|last=Rossignol|date=September 2016 }}</ref>

=== Media === The Black Eyed Peas appeared in the video game ''The Urbz: Sims in the City'', released November 2004. The game features the band as they help the player gain control of the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-eyed-peas-getting-down-with-the-urbz/1100-6105705/|title=Black Eyed Peas getting down with The Urbz|date=August 25, 2004|last=Thorsen|first=Tor|access-date=September 1, 2024|publisher=GameSpot|website=GameSpot.com}}</ref>

In June 2011, Ubisoft announced they were developing ''The Black Eyed Peas Experience'', a dance video game for Kinect and Wii.<ref>{{cite web|title=Announcing The Black Eyed Peas Experience|url=http://www.blackeyedpeas.com/home/news/827939|date=June 25, 2011|access-date=June 26, 2011|publisher=The Black Eyed Peas|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629092732/http://www.blackeyedpeas.com/home/news/827939|archive-date=June 29, 2011}}</ref> On November 11, 2011, the game was released internationally.

== Group members ==

'''Current members''' * will.i.am – vocals, writing, production, keyboards, programming, piano, drums, synths, bass (1995–present) * apl.de.ap – vocals, writing, production, keyboards, programming (1995–present) * Taboo – vocals, writing (1995–present)

'''Former members''' * Fergie – vocals, writing (2002–2018)

'''Current touring and session members''' * J. Rey Soul vocals (2018-present) * Keith Harris – drums, percussion, keyboards, bass, programming, piano, synths, writing, production (2003–present) * George Pajon, Jr. – guitar, writing (1999–present)

'''Former touring and session members''' * Dante Santiago – vocals, backing vocals, writing (1995-2015) * Printz Board – keyboards, bass, trumpet, horns, drums, synths, programming, writing, production (2003–2015) * Tim "Izo" Orindgreff – saxophone, flute, horns, guitar, writing (2003–2015) * Kevin Feyen – guitar, writing (1995–1999) * Mike Fratantuno – bass, writing (1995–2003) * Terrence Yoshiaka – drums, percussion, writing (1995–2003) * Brian Lapin – keyboards, writing, production (1995–1999) * DJ Motiv8 – turntables, production (1995–2001) * Kim Hill – vocals, writing (1995–2001)

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==Discography== {{Main|Black Eyed Peas discography}}

'''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)

'''As Atban Klann''' *''Grass Roots'' (2020)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://back2dasourcerecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-a-t-b-a-n-klann-grass-roots-album-2xlp-gatefold-edition-insert|title=The A.T.B.A.N. Klann – Grass Roots (Album, 2xLP Gatefold Edition + Insert) SOLD OUT}}</ref>{{efn|originally recorded from 1992–1994.<ref name=Lowers>{{cite web |last1=Lowers |first1=Erin |title=The Black Eyed Peas' Journey from Conscious to the Charts|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_black_eyed_peas_journey_from_conscious_to_the_charts | work=Exclaim! |access-date=March 11, 2022 |language=en-ca |date=November 25, 2018}}</ref>}}

==Tours== [[File:The E.N.D. Tour.jpg|thumb|Black Eyed Peas on The E.N.D Tour in tour at Madison Square Garden, 2009]] * 1998: Smokin' Grooves 1998 * 1999: SnoCore Tour * 1999: Vans Warped Tour 1999 (32 dates) * 2000: Vans Warped Tour 2000 (1 date) * 2003: The Justified & Stripped Tour (featured for Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera) * 2004: Fly or Die Tour (co-headlined with N.E.R.D.) * 2004: Elephunk Tour * 2005: Harajuku Lovers Tour (featured for Gwen Stefani) * 2005–2006: The Monkey Business Tour * 2006: Honda Civic Tour * 2007: Black Blue & You Tour * 2009: U2 360° Tour (featured for U2, 5 dates) * 2009–2010: The E.N.D. World Tour * 2011: The Beginning Massive Stadium Tour * 2018: Masters of the Sun Tour * 2023: Elevation

==Comic books== *''Black Eyed Peas Present: Masters of the Sun ― The Zombie Chronicles'' No. 1 (2017)

==Awards and nominations== {{main|List of awards and nominations received by Black Eyed Peas}}

==Notes== {{notelist}}

== References == {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{Commons category|Black Eyed Peas}} {{Wikinews category|Black Eyed Peas}} * {{Official website|http://www.blackeyedpeas.com}} * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0000091983|label=Black Eyed Peas}} * [https://www.forbes.com/profile/black-eyed-peas/ Profile at ''Forbes''] * [https://www.youtube.com/user/BlackEyedPeasVEVO/ Black Eyed Peas YouTube channel]

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