"Black Eyed Peas" have transcended their vigilant hip-hop roots and have become a global phenomenon, the likes of which the music world has rarely seen. Ever curious and always confident, that group is The Black Eyed Peas, and after the round of crowds push "the world with the monster-stomp of Elephunk, it's time that the quartet" William, Fergie, Apl.de. ap and Taboo to get to work Monkey Business ", ie.
Elephunk 2003 was a breakthrough album for The Black Eyed Peas, jumping to a level of success unparalleled by any other group of hip hop. The accolades are quick to recite: 7.5 million albums sold worldwide, four Grammy nominations, a Grammy, and an unforgettable performance in the 2005 emission. But fitted with loose rhymes, and a funk anthem optimistic spirit lives exalted, the album also heralded a new sound for the modern age "that is inspired by hip-hop, avoids boundaries and inhibitions, and cuts across ages, races and origins. is a sound that can only be described as a nation under a groove Black Eyed Peas.
But if Elephunk was the group being crowned prince of the castle, then Monkey Business, their fourth album, is the Black Eyed Peas conquering the throne to become king. It's an album that further intensifies their passion for making music together, to connect with their audience through the most fundamental ways: people who have a good time. It is a credo that has inspired the group since they formed in late 1990, earning his livelihood in the nurturing environment of lively Los Angeles hip-hop underground. Even then, the group possessed a magnetic spirit that helped them establish a worldwide following through their first two albums in 1998, behind the forehead and 2000 is to bridge the gap.
In many ways, Monkey Business is a direct descendant of its predecessor. The success of Elephunk kept the group touring around the world for almost 18 months. "By going on the road for so long, we have an idea what kind of music I wanted to play and do," says will.i.am. "Monkey Business is very much the kind of songs we play live. This is a party.'s Layered differently and has an energy that reflects the way tour" of the times in the types of instruments use for the way they interact with the audience. It's a lot more about us and the people on this record. "
Monkey Business was produced and recorded literally road trip during the Black Eyed Peas everlasting. "I was in Brazil doing some CD shopping," will.i.am recalls. "I came across this compilation and I thought it was one thing, but it proved otherwise. Miserlou," Dick Dale's song was in it. At first I was angry, "this is not what I wanted to buy," he laughs. " But really, that song is hot. I said, 'we have to do a song like this. "I drove the team and made some beats on the train. Then we had to fly to Tokyo and strengthened the pace on the plane. Then the voice recorded in this park in Tokyo. And that's how we recorded the song, 'Pump It'" .
The song, a hymn of jump-up party, is one of the items on Monkey Business "and made his debut in a commercial for Best Buy electronics." It is the beauty of technology now, "you can record anywhere, anytime, any way. And I love that song because it feels like our live shows, have that energy."
Monkey Business also promotes the binding of the group forged as friends during the making of Elephunk. Before recording that album, the three original members of The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo "has been trapped by personal demons. "I remember we were talking about every one of the things that fascinates us and seemed to be crippling us," recalls will.i.am. Adding the vocal talents of singer, Fergie, the group used music as a therapeutic vehicle. Making music with almost desperate fervor also is maintained on Monkey Business, says will.i.am. "You're always challenged not to go back to bad habits in life," he says. "When you're comfortable living, sometimes I think that, well, I beat him once so I can do it again. But you never really escape the things chasing you."
So what Monkey Business became an effort by all members of "the quartet's first co-wrote together" and the more sophisticated songwriting, layered grooves of the disc and fulfilled spirit reflect that. "This was really all of us to build a house together," says will.i.am.
"Do not Phunk With My Heart", a captivating sentimental serenade will.i.am describes as a sequel to the song Black Eyed Peas "Shut Up". "Not musically, but in the matter," he says. "When you're on bad terms with your partner, not to divide. You tell her things and when they really mean. But she is saying, stop f **** ing with me."
If it sounds like the personal lives of the members infiltrated their composition, especially as he did. "Do not lie," is a song will.i.am says was born of true experience of deceptively bending the truth to an ex-girlfriend. "It's a song about owning and apologizing and realizing your faults. This is a man or a woman" grown up "and deal with situations honestly."
Singer Justin Timberlake joins the group again for the song "My Style". The first time he sang the song "Where Is The Love?" The only break from Elephunk. "We get along really well," says will.i.am, "and go to the music of a very similar way. Also, he's just a good guy." The song was produced by famed beat-maker Timbaland. "I like experiencing things I've never experienced before," says will.i.am. "It takes you out of your comfort zone and can be creatively inspiring. Timbaland and has an incredible talent."
Other collaborators join The Black Eyed Peas on this album, too, like Sting on "Union." Neo-folk singer, Jack Johnson is sampled on the song, "I must go. "The peas must live a kind of dream when they hooked up with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown of the song," they do not want music. "
"That was stupid," says will.i.am. "Being a fan of hip-hop and knowing that the backbone of the music is based entirely on James Brown" the concept of hitting the pace in the "a" is an otherworldly experience. "The Black Eyed Peas remain one of only a handful of select groups that have been able to collaborate with Funk's inventor." Met in the United Kingdom, the Mojo Awards, and we talked about working together. I remember when we recorded, we played very nervous rhythm and everything. We sat in the room and he nodded and grunted in approval. "
That song is reflective of the Peas liquid funk 'that can run from generation to generation "and is one of the reasons why the group is beloved and respected throughout the world. "I think that just have fun with music is the reason that works for us," says will.i.am. "We love music and melodies and do not try to distinguish from regular music fans. It's that simple. "
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