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Behind The Bridge To Elephunk
''Behind the Bridge to Elephunk'' is the first video album by American group the Black Eyed Peas. It was released outside North America on May 26, 2004, by A&M Records, Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group. The album includes music videos for singles from the group's first three studio albums–''Behind the Front'' (1998), '' Bridging the Gap'' (2000) and ''Elephunk'' (2003)–alongside live performances and behind-the-scenes footage. Release ''Behind the Bridge to Elephunk'' was released outside North America on May 26, 2004, by Polydor Records. The DVD included a "Jukebox" feature, which allows the music videos to be played in a random order non-stop. It included the previously unreleased music video for "The Boogie That Be", which was filmed before the song was recorded and before Fergie joined the group. Most of the DVD's content was made available for streaming to members of the group's fan club Peabody. Track listing Personnel Credits are adapted from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas (also known as The Black Eyed Peas) is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie, who replaced Kim Hill in 2002. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they subsequently refashioned themselves as a more marketable pop-rap act. Although the group was founded in Los Angeles in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album, ''Elephunk'', in 2003, that they achieved high record sales. Black Eyed Peas' first major hit was the 2003 single "Where Is the Love?" from ''Elephunk'', which topped the charts in 13 countries, including the United Kingdom, where it spent seven weeks at number one and went on to become Britain's biggest-selling single of 2003. Their fourth album, '' Monkey Business'', was an even bigger worldwide success, and became certified 3× Platinum in the United States. In 2009, the group became one of only 11 artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Streaming Media
Streaming media is multimedia that is delivered and consumed in a continuous manner from a source, with little or no intermediate storage in network elements. ''Streaming'' refers to the delivery method of content, rather than the content itself. Distinguishing delivery method from the media applies specifically to telecommunications networks, as most of the traditional media delivery systems are either inherently ''streaming'' (e.g. radio, television) or inherently ''non-streaming'' (e.g. books, videotape, audio CDs). There are challenges with streaming content on the Internet. For example, users whose Internet connection lacks sufficient bandwidth may experience stops, lags, or poor buffering of the content, and users lacking compatible hardware or software systems may be unable to stream certain content. With the use of buffering of the content for just a few seconds in advance of playback, the quality can be much improved. Livestreaming is the real-time delivery of co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Bobs
''Behind the Front'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas released on June 30, 1998 through Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group. Background Most of the tracks were demos for the ''Grass Roots'' album, with added verses by new member Taboo. The song "Joints & Jam" appeared on the soundtrack of the movie ''Bulworth'', where it was billed as "Joints & Jams". "Be Free" also features in the film ''She's All That''. On the back cover, "Skit 3" is listed after "Duet", when it actually appears after "Communication". This was their only studio album to be released in a Parental Advisory version and an edited version until the release of ''Masters Of The Sun Vol. 1''. On the edited version's back cover, "Skit 3" is properly listed after "Communication". Release and promotion ''Behind the Front'' was released for vinyl on June 30, 1998 through Interscope Records, will.i.am's imprint will.i.am Music Group and Universal Music Group. Three singles fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karma (Black Eyed Peas Song)
"Karma" is the third and final single to be taken from the Black Eyed Peas' debut studio album, ''Behind the Front''. The lyrics in the bridge are taken from Blondie's "One Way or Another". The song features vocals from Einstein Brown. Kim Hill does not perform on the song, but is featured in the music video. Music video The video was filmed in 1998, but wasn't released until March 1999. In the music video, will.i.am is in hospital because his left shoulder is badly wounded. A doctor tells him all the doctors are unavailable, so he looks for another doctor. Will sees a man get off his wheelchair and strangle another patient, all the doctors and nurses try to get him off while will.i.am is trying to get past, he knocks over a tray of pills. Kim Hill pushes will.i.am out of the way to get to a patient. While will.i.am is rapping his verse, apl.de.ap is seen pushing a bed with a blue blanket over the body and Taboo is seen in a safety mask and a white scarf on his head. When the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joints & Jam
"Joints & Jam" is the second single by American hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas, taken from their debut studio album, '' Behind the Front''. The song features the vocals of Ingrid Dupree. The song is featured in the ''Bulworth'' soundtrack. A remix of this song, titled "That's the Joint", appears on the group's fifth studio album, '' The E.N.D.'' The song samples "Love Till the End of Time" by Paulinho da Costa and Hill sings a reworking of Frankie Valli's " Grease". The song was sampled in the Nextmen's "Amongst the Madness" which appeared in the classic video game ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3''. Music video The music video starts with will.i.am standing outside an arts and crafts store. A boy comes up holding a speaker, which he holds up to the screen. will.i.am sees this and tries to take the speaker, but it is stuck to the screen. Once he gets it off, he himself gets sucked into the screen. While will.i.am is singing his verse, apl.de.ap and Taboo A taboo or tabu is a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallin' Up
''Behind the Front'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas released on June 30, 1998 through Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group. Background Most of the tracks were demos for the ''Grass Roots'' album, with added verses by new member Taboo. The song "Joints & Jam" appeared on the soundtrack of the movie ''Bulworth'', where it was billed as "Joints & Jams". "Be Free" also features in the film ''She's All That''. On the back cover, "Skit 3" is listed after "Duet", when it actually appears after "Communication". This was their only studio album to be released in a Parental Advisory version and an edited version until the release of ''Masters Of The Sun Vol. 1''. On the edited version's back cover, "Skit 3" is properly listed after "Communication". Release and promotion ''Behind the Front'' was released for vinyl on June 30, 1998 through Interscope Records, will.i.am's imprint will.i.am Music Group and Universal Music Group. Three singles fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Request + Line
"Request + Line" is a song recorded by American group Black Eyed Peas for their second studio album '' Bridging the Gap'' (2000). The song features vocals from Macy Gray. It was released as the third and final single from ''Bridging the Gap'' on January 30, 2001, by Interscope Records. "Request + Line" became the group's first top-40 hit in numerous countries, reaching the top ten in New Zealand, and became their first entry on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 63. Music video The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn. The video begins with flashing objects, a phone picking up, and a flashing sign saying "On Air". The video features Macy Gray behind a turntable. The three members of the Black Eyed Peas are seen on a giant turntable, in a bathroom with a transparent shower bath, toilet and sink A sink is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap (faucet) that supply hot and cold water and may inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weekends (Black Eyed Peas Song)
"Weekends" is a song recorded by American group Black Eyed Peas for their second studio album '' Bridging the Gap'' (2000). It features vocals from Canadian singer Esthero. The song was released as the second single from ''Bridging the Gap'' on August 29, 2000, by Interscope Records. A modest commercial success, it peaked at number 73 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Background A remix of the song was featured on the deluxe edition of the group's fifth studio album, '' The E.N.D.'' The song samples the intro of "Family Affair" by Sly & the Family Stone, while the intro samples "Lord of the Golden Baboon" by Mandrill. The song's chorus is an interpolation of the chorus to Debbie Deb's "Lookout Weekend". This was the last single they released before Kim Hill left the group. Music video The video starts with members of the band at a work place. and continues by showing the band leaving. Arriving home, they start planning what they are going to do at the weekend. This is later follow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BEP Empire/Get Original
"BEP Empire/Get Original" is a double A-side and the first single taken from the album '' Bridging the Gap'' by the Black Eyed Peas. It reached number 44 in the US Hot Rap Singles chart. Music videos "BEP Empire" The concept of the music video is an infomercial advertising a fictional "Discover Hip Hop Set". A different version of the song was also produced in collaboration with the band 311, released on 311's official website as a free download. An extended infomercial parody was also released on a promotional site for the single and later on the Black Eyed Peas website. "Get Original" The music video for "Get Original" was set in an empty canyon. Black Eyed Peas are seen singing and break dancing in the video. Chali 2na is not featured in the video, however Taboo raps a verse in his place. at |
Where Is The Love?
"Where Is the Love?" is a song by American hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. It was released on May 12, 2003, as the lead single from their third album, ''Elephunk''. The song was written by will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Justin Timberlake, Printz Board, Michael Fratantuno, and George Pajon. The track features vocals from Timberlake, although he is not officially credited on the single release. It was the group's first song to feature singer Fergie as an official member. "Where Is the Love?" saw success on radio airplay charts, peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and topped the charts in Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, where it became the biggest-selling single of 2003. The band and Timberlake received two nominations, Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, for "Where Is the Love?" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. Background Following the commercial failures of their previous albums and singles, there was doubt over whether the Bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shut Up (The Black Eyed Peas Song)
"Shut Up" is a song recorded by American hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas for their third studio album ''Elephunk'' (2003). Lyrically, it's about a disastrous courtship with the chorus consisting of the lines "Shut up, just shut up, shut up". The song was released as the second single from ''Elephunk'' on September 8, 2003, by A&M Records and Interscope Records. "Shut Up" was not commercially successful in the United States but became a hit internationally, topping the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and 12 European countries. It was Europe's second biggest hit single of 2004. Background and release Group member will.i.am needed a female singer for the song, so he brought in Fergie. She assisted the group on most of the songs on ''Elephunk'' and became the group's fourth member in 2003. While will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo were working on the song, their girlfriends' phone calls would interrupt the session. Will said "The vibe was blown" and Taboo said "So we turned the neg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey Mama (The Black Eyed Peas Song)
"Hey Mama" is a song by American musical group the Black Eyed Peas with additional vocals provided by British reggae singer Tippa Irie. It was released in 2004 as the third single from their 2003 album, ''Elephunk'', and became a top-ten hit in 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Recording and release The song was recorded from March 7 to 8, 2003, at The Stewchia in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. The single version of the song differs from the album version in that it cuts a verse from the end of the song and replaces it with an entirely new one performed by members Taboo and apl.de.ap (both of whom did not perform on the original album version), changes some of the lyrics, and slightly alters the instrumentals. "Hey Mama" reached 3 in Switzerland and No. 4 in Australia, Austria, and New Zealand. In the United Kingdom, it peaked No. 6, becoming their third top-ten hit there, and was also a success in Canada and the Unite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
