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THE BLACK EYED PEAS THE E.N.D. They are the best selling hip-hop group in music today, having sold over 26 million albums worldwide. In fact, they are one of the planet's most popular artists, and have toured more countries than any other artist. will.i.am is not only the group's lead MC and its creative engine, but also an fashion designer, actor, social activist, and incredibly sought-after producer who has worked with everyone from U2 to Nas to Flo Rida. The group's singing sensation, Fergie, has, in just a few short years, evolved into an actress, spokeswoman and fashion icon. Taboo and apl.de.ap, who started the group with will.i.am in the early ‘90s, have served as cultural ambassadors and have extended their hands into the worlds of acting and philanthropy. And together, the four parts of The Black Eyed Peas have grown the group into an unparalleled story of accomplishment. But now, the moment has come for The E.N.D. No, it is not time for The Black Eyed Peas to call it quits. The E.N.D. is The Energy Never Dies, the fifth studio album from the Los Angles-based quartet, and the group's most adventurous-sounding effort to date. It is an album that has the unmistakable club bounce and playful lyrical fervor fans have come to expect from the Black Eyed Peas. But it is also an album inspired by the underground world of electro and rock-infused house music, artists like Boyz Noize and DJ David Guetta (who both appear on The E.N.D.), Justice and A-Trak, and a world populated by raucous, all-night dance parties that are bubbling right now in every major city around the globe. The end is more than just a new sound for BEP, says will.i.am. He describes the album's title as not about anything ending at all, but about the transformation of energy at a time of change. "We are in the middle of a really defining time right now," he says. "It's the end of the traditional era of how we experience and consume music and media.It's the end of the stereotype that we could never have a black President. It's the end of the usual ways of receiving information. But it's also the beginning of a whole new cultural birth. So the title, The E.N.D. is not just about a new Black Eyed Peas sound but a celebration that change is happening. The energy that pulses through The E.N.D. was born from will.i.am's fascination with the sound of underground dance clubs in his native Los Angeles - parties like LAX and weekly jams at places like Cinespace that host DJs like Crookers, Steve Aoki and others. When he went to Australia in 2008 to shoot a role in the box office hit, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, he discovered that the sound he enjoyed in Los Angeles was actually a shared worldwide experience, and that the culture reveled in the vitality of good music, not on any the pretenses of who was cool or not. "It kinda turned my sh** inside out, to be honest," will says.  Taboo, one of the group’s lead MCs, immediately responded to the energy pulsing through the sound. "It really reminded me of the days when we were just b-boys growing up in Los Angeles, and the people of that scene were so welcoming to having us be a part of it," Taboo says.  "It's really no different from where hip-hop started, if you think about it - it's just party music," will says. "Sugarhill Gang was four-on-the-floor dance music, rapping over disco. Bambaataa used Kraftwerk for the foundations of hip-hop as we know it."  The group became genuinely immersed in the scene, "going out five or six nights a week to the different clubs and DJing the parties and dancing with the people and becoming a part of it," Taboo describes. They knew inherently, too, that despite being one of the biggest artists in the world (and perhaps because of it), they needed to earn the respect of the people who populated this world. "It feels good to fight for people to respect your artistry, and appreciate what you do," says will. "It's not supposed to be handed to you on a silver platter; you're supposed to fight for it." If the sound of The E.N.D. was inspired by the underground dance scene, then the album itself unfurls like one extended DJ set. There is a pulsating energy and playfulness that transcends throughout, from the old-school electro-hip-hop sound of "Rock That Body" (co-produced by French DJ, David Guetta) to the back-and-forth energy between will.i.am apl.de.ap and Fergie on the song On "Electric City," a deep undercurrent of Jamaican dub and dancehall meets 3008 electro. "I begged will not to write it without me when I heard the track," Fergie says. "I was still shooting (Nine) and I begged him. I instantly clicked with that track. Fergie is most excited about performing "I Gotta Feeling," which will be the group's second single. The song captures the pinnacle moments of a party, when nights kick into high gear. "It's a party anthem and all we want to do is wile out," she laughs. Continually crafting new takes on The Black Eyed Peas sound is a part of the band's DNA and is evident throughout their entire discography. It's helped them become one of the rare hip-hop acts that can straddle the worlds of hip-hop and pop. The first single from The E.N.D., "Boom Boom Pow," a refined, high-energy club-rap track, became the group's first single to ever top the Billboard 100 singles chart and was #1 for 9weeks, and its remixes featuring 50 Cent, Gucci Mane and Kid Cudi electrified the hip-hop blog world. Most recently, their album, Monkey Business, birthed two Grammy awards (Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group), and five Grammy nominations. It brought the group's total number of Grammys to three. Since those days after the release of Monkey Business, each of the members have taken the time to have their own adventures, which has helped them grow as individuals. will.i.am., not only ventured out into acting (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) but also released a solo album (Songs About Girls), produced for Michael jackson, U2 and helped make Flo Rida a rap star. Then there was his inspired creation of "Yes We Can," the viral video and song that helped focus the cultural momentum of youth voters behind then-candidate Barack Obama. The track won an Emmy in 2008 and many observers cite the viral video (one of the most watched clips in YouTube history) as a sea change in the election. Fergie rode the momentum of her multi-platinum solo album, The Dutchess and blossomed into a fashion and style icon. She also recently shot a role in the movie, Nine (the character Saraghina), with Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz. "Singing in character and not as myself was so freeing," she says of the experience. "It took all the pressure off that I usually put on myself." During his time away from BEP, apl.de.ap dedicated himself to both the creative and cultural. He played a role in an independent movie (Subject: I Love You) to whet his appetite for the film world. He also spent a lot of time in the Philippines, his homeland, and embraced a role as an Ambassador of Tourism for the island nation. apl also started the apl Foundation, which helps children in need throughout communities in the Philippines. "The kind of experiences I had helped me really grow as a person as much as it did an artist," he says. Taboo, meanwhile, followed a path that was rewarding to him as an artist and as a family man. He acted in two movies (Cosmic Radio, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li) drawing on his extraordinary physical gifts as a dancer and martial arts practitioner for each role. More importantly, he felt he needed to re-dedicate himself to his family life after spending many years traveling around the world with BEP. He got more involved with his 15-year old son, Joshua, and married his longtime girlfriend last July. The couple are also expecting a child. "To find that part of you that allows you to be a proud parent and to embrace a life of having love all around you, it's been a dream," he says. The Black Eyed Peas have been so creatively consistent precisely because they recognize the importance of being able to step away and gain new life experiences. And something special happens when the four members come back together. When it came time to making The E.N.D., they found themselves inspired to make music together again. "There was this feeling of excitement and a joy the guys and I had in getting back together in the studio again," Fergie says. "I think The E.N.D. sounds like a party record because all we wanted to do when we saw each other was to have fun. We were inspired by the moment and the 'now' without having to look back."  The ground beneath all is changing, in every facet of our lives, and The Black Eyed Peas have a grasp on it, musically, creatively and socially. And it shows that The E.N.D. isn't really the end at all.

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The Black Eyed Peas Announce THE E.N.D WORLD TOUR 2010

The Black Eyed Peas announce their 100 date WORLD TOUR this spring! The ultimate Black Eyed Peas party, THE E.N.D WORLD TOUR 2010 is coming to a city near...

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The Black Eyed Peas announce their 100 date WORLD TOUR this spring! The ultimate Black Eyed Peas party, THE E.N.D WORLD TOUR 2010 is coming to a city near you! Tickets go on sale December 12th - make sure to keep an eye on Dipdive & blackeyedpeas.dipdive.com for the exclusive fan club member presale & general onsale information!

Their most ambitious stage production to date -The E.N.D. World Tour 2010 Kicks Off February in North America - European and UK dates begin in May

Three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas today announced dates for their 100-date headline tour. Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group - will.i.am, apl.de.ap,Taboo and Fergie - is united for a North American headline tour since their 2006 Monkey Business world tour.

The North American leg of "The E.N.D. World Tour 2010," produced by AEG Live, will kick off at Philips Arena in Atlanta on February 4, 2010, and conclude on April 11th at GM Place in Vancouver. After a short break, the tour resumes in May with shows across Europe and the UK. Special ticket pre-sales for The Black Eyed Peas' fan club members will be announced in the days ahead. National ticket on-sale dates begin December 12th. Ticket prices will carry reasonable value and will be accessible to all fans.

In support of their multi-platinum #1 album, The E.N.D, featuring the chart record-breaking consecutive #1 singles, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling" - The Black Eyed Peas will replicate the party vibe of a hot dance club (complete with guest DJs including will.i.am ) in arenas across the country and around the world. "The E.N.D. World Tour" proves The Energy Never Dies with a feast for the senses for hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will also be "green," with a unique charitable component to be announced in the weeks ahead.

"AEG Live has always been a company that likes to execute out-of-the-box ideas. Our newest clients, The Black Eyed Peas, have defined that concept like no other group in contemporary music and culture," says Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live. "We expect our first hundred shows together to be a roller coaster ride that will redefine the live entertainment experience as only the Peas can."

"THE E.N.D. WORLD TOUR 2010"

North American Dates:

Feb 4 / Atlanta, GA / Philips Arena
Feb 6 / Miami, FL / American Airlines Arena
Feb 9 / Jacksonville, FL / Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena
Feb 10 / Tampa, FL / St. Petersberg Times Forum
Feb 12 / Nashville, TN / Nashville Arena
Feb 13 / Birmingham, AL / BJCC Arena
Feb 16 / Columbus, OH / Schottenstein Center
Feb 17 / Lexington, KY / Rupp Arena
Feb 19 / Raleigh, NC / RBC Center
Feb 20 / Charlotte, NC / Time Warner Cable Arena
Feb 23 / Washington DC / Verizon Center
Feb 24 / New York, NY / Madison Square Garden
Feb 26 / Boston, MA / TD Garden
March 1 / Uniondale, NY / Nassau Coliseum
March 3 / Philadelphia, PA / Wachovia Center
March 4 / Pittsburgh, PA / Mellon Arena
March 9 / Detroit, MI / The Palace
March 11 / Milwaukee, WI / Bradley Center
March 13 / Chicago, IL / United Center
March 19 / Dallas, TX / American Airlines Center
March 20 / Tulsa, OK / BOK Center
March 22 / St. Paul, MN / Xcel Energy Center
March 24 / Kansas City, MO / Sprint Center
March 25 / Des Moines, IA / Wells Fargo Arena
March 27 / Denver, CO / Pepsi Center
March 29 / Los Angeles, CA / Staples Center
March 31 / Glendale, AZ / Jobing.com Arena
April 2 / San Jose, CA / HP Pavilion
April 7 / Sacramento, CA / ARCO Arena
April 10 / Tacoma, WA / Tacoma Dome
April 11 / Vancouver, B.C / GM Place

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Dec 02, 04:57 PM

Watch The Black Eyed Peas on Wal Mart’s Soundcheck!

Click below to watch The Black Eyed Peas perform their hits + new songs from THE E.N.D on Wal Mart's Soundcheck!

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/
Dec 01, 06:37 PM

The Black Eyed Peas Announce THE E.N.D WORLD TOUR 2010

The Black Eyed Peas announce their 100 date WORLD TOUR this spring! The ultimate Black Eyed Peas party, THE E.N.D WORLD TOUR 2010 is coming to a city near you! Tickets go on sale December 12th - make sure to keep an eye on Dipdive & blackeyedpeas.dipdive.com for the exclusive fan club member presale & general onsale information!
Their most ambitious stage production to date -The E.N.D. World Tour 2010 Kicks Off February in North America - European and UK dates begin in May
Three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas today announced dates for their 100-date headline tour. Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group - will.i.am, apl.de.ap,Taboo and Fergie - is united for a North American headline tour since their 2006 Monkey Business world tour.
The North American leg of "The E.N.D. World Tour 2010," produced by AEG Live, will kick off at Philips Arena in Atlanta on February 4, 2010, and conclude on April 11th at GM Place in Vancouver. After a short break, the tour resumes in May with shows across Europe and the UK. Special ticket pre-sales for The Black Eyed Peas' fan club members will be announced in the days ahead. National ticket on-sale dates begin December 12th. Ticket prices will carry reasonable value and will be accessible to all fans.
In support of their multi-platinum #1 album, The E.N.D, featuring the chart record-breaking consecutive #1 singles, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling" - The Black Eyed Peas will replicate the party vibe of a hot dance club (complete with guest DJs including will.i.am ) in arenas across the country and around the world. "The E.N.D. World Tour" proves The Energy Never Dies with a feast for the senses for hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will also be "green," with a unique charitable component to be announced in the weeks ahead.
"AEG Live has always been a company that likes to execute out-of-the-box ideas. Our newest clients, The Black Eyed Peas, have defined that concept like no other group in contemporary music and culture," says Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live. "We expect our first hundred shows together to be a roller coaster ride that will redefine the live entertainment experience as only the Peas can."
"THE E.N.D. WORLD TOUR 2010"
North American Dates:

Feb 4 / Atlanta, GA / Philips Arena
Feb 6 / Miami, FL / American Airlines Arena
Feb 9 / Jacksonville, FL / Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena
Feb 10 / Tampa, FL / St. Petersberg Times Forum
Feb 12 / Nashville, TN / Nashville Arena
Feb 13 / Birmingham, AL / BJCC Arena
Feb 16 / Columbus, OH / Schottenstein Center
Feb 17 / Lexington, KY / Rupp Arena
Feb 19 / Raleigh, NC / RBC Center
Feb 20 / Charlotte, NC / Time Warner Cable Arena
Feb 23 / Washington DC / Verizon Center
Feb 24 / New York, NY / Madison Square Garden
Feb 26 / Boston, MA / TD Garden
March 1 / Uniondale, NY / Nassau Coliseum
March 3 / Philadelphia, PA / Wachovia Center
March 4 / Pittsburgh, PA / Mellon Arena
March 9 / Detroit, MI / The Palace
March 11 / Milwaukee, WI / Bradley Center
March 13 / Chicago, IL / United Center
March 19 / Dallas, TX / American Airlines Center
March 20 / Tulsa, OK / BOK Center
March 22 / St. Paul, MN / Xcel Energy Center
March 24 / Kansas City, MO / Sprint Center
March 25 / Des Moines, IA / Wells Fargo Arena
March 27 / Denver, CO / Pepsi Center
March 29 / Los Angeles, CA / Staples Center
March 31 / Glendale, AZ / Jobing.com Arena
April 2 / San Jose, CA / HP Pavilion
April 7 / Sacramento, CA / ARCO Arena
April 10 / Tacoma, WA / Tacoma Dome
April 11 / Vancouver, B.C / GM Place
Aug 24, 12:24 PM

Beatport & Dipdive Present the "I Gotta Feeling" Remix Contest!

Beatport & Dipdive have teamed up with The Black Eyed Peas to offer aspiring producers the chance to remix their current number one hit single ‘I Gotta Feeling’!

Beatport is proud to bring this opportunity to music producers around the world. The Top 10 remixes, as voted for by listeners & band, will be exclusively featured on Dipdive.com, the online community for The Black Eyed Peas! The 2nd & 3rd place remixes will also receive Beatport gift cards, & the 1st place prize includes over $500 worth of Beatport DJ merchandise!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PARTS AND TO ENTER THE CONTEST!
Aug 19, 11:18 AM

The Black Eyed Peas Make Billboard Chart History

THE BLACK EYED PEAS MAKE HISTORY WITH THE LONGEST SUCCESSIVE STAY AT TOP OF THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART
GROUP SCORES WITH 20 WEEKS AT #1 WITH “BOOM BOOM POW” AND “I GOTTA FEELING”

(Santa Monica, CA) THE BLACK EYED PEAS make history with the longest successive stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 20 consecutive weeks at #1. “I Gotta Feeling” holds at #1 for an eighth week and “Boom Boom Pow” spent 12 weeks at #1. This is the longest consecutive stay for an artist in the Billboard chart’s 51 year history.

“The Black Eyed Peas record-breaking feat is a phenomenal achievement that underscores will.i.am’s ability to craft songs that instantly resonate with music fans,” said Steve Berman, President, Marketing & Sales, Interscope Geffen A&M. “From the moment I met will, I knew his unique artistry would make lasting impressions.”

“With this kind of success your ego wants to take all the credit but your heart reminds your soul that it was your heart that had you slaving and creating in the studio making the music; breaking through comfort zones and tradition. In the fight between heart and ego my heart always wins,” said will.i.am. “Without everyone doing their part, the stars never would have aligned. This was a group effort, thank you to everyone who helped to keep these songs on top," said Fergie.

“I Gotta Feeling,” the second single from The E.N.D., is currently in its second week at #1 on the Top 40 chart. Since its release eight weeks ago, “I Gotta Feeling” has sold over 2 million digital downloads. Their first single “Boom Boom Pow” spent seven weeks at #1 on the Top 40 chart and has sold over 3.8 million digital downloads. “Boom Boom Pow” is the #1 track on the Nielsen Soundscan’s Year To Date digital tracks chart for 2009.

THE E.N.D., the fifth release from the three-time Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum Interscope recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas, entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #1 with the group’s highest debut of their career with 304,109 in first-week sales. The E.N.D. is currently # 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.
Jul 13, 11:51 AM

Teen Choice Awards: Vote for the Peas
TEEN CHOICE AWARDS: VOTE FOR THE PEAS
The Black Eyed Peas have been announced as performers at this year’s Teen Choice Awards that will take place Monday, August 10th! The Peas are also nominated in 4 categories and this award show is ALL about the fans so jump online and keep voting for the Peas! VOTE HERE:http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/index.php
The Black Eyed Peas are up for:
- Music Album, Group: The E.N.D
- Choice Music: Rap/Hip Hop Track: Boom Boom Pow
- Choice Summer: Song: I Gotta Feeling
- Choice Celebrity Dancer: Fergie
Jul 13, 11:51 AM

The Peas on TV

Peas to Perform on So You Think You Can Dance!
"So You Think You Can Dance" is now down to the wire & The Black Eyed Peas are booked to perform on the next results show, this Thursday, July 16th! The three-time Grammy Award winners will perform their newest single, “I Gotta Feeling,” from The E.N.D. Check local listings for air times.
Jun 16, 02:05 PM

“I Gotta Feeling” video now at iTunes!

Click here to download the new "I Gotta Feeling" video - now available at iTunes!
Jun 09, 11:46 AM

New Black Eyed Peas Album THE E.N.D. is in stores now!

The E.N.D is in stores now! The DELUXE 2 disc version of the album is available ONLY at Target and Target.com & includes 6 new remixes of Black Eyed Peas hits, 4 new bonus tracks, and exclusive video content from the Peas! CLICK HERE TO BUY!

AND, as part of Amazon mp3's Daily Deal, you can get The E.N.D for ONLY $4.99 today through Friday June 12th! CLICK HERE to head over to the Amazon mp3 store to start your download!
If you helped countdown to The E.N.D with the Peas on iTunes make sure to COMPLETE MY ALBUM to get the rest at a special discounted price! CLICK HERE to head over to iTunes!
Apr 30, 04:42 PM

Invasion of BOOM BOOM POW – Megamix E.P.

THE BLACK EYED PEAS - INVASION OF BOOM BOOM POW - MEGAMIX E.P. is set for release on ITUNES and all digital retailers on May 5th. Includes 6 exclusive remixes!

1)    LET THE BEAT ROCK - Boys Noize Megamix feat. 50 CENT
2)    LET THE BEAT ROCK - Boys Noize Megamix feat. GUCCI MANE
3)    BOOM BOOM STYLE - Zuper Blahq Megamix feat. Kid Cudi
4)    BOOM BOOM GUETTA - David Guetta's Electro Hop Remix
5)    BOOM BOOM WOW - D.J. will.i.am Megamix
6)    BOOM BOOM BOOM - DJ Ammo/Poet Named Life Megamix
Apr 30, 02:13 PM

Black Eyed Peas reveal album cover for THE E.N.D on Dipdive!

Head over to DIPDIVE now to check out the brand new album cover for THE E.N.D, out 060909!

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