The concept for “The E.N.D.,” an acronym for “The Energy Never Dies,” actually doesn’t stray far from what has been the Peas’ basic formula, Will.i.am says. The song’s crossover appeal has landed it at No. The song is also airing on urban stations, many of which have shied away from playing the post-Fergie Peas. Not all of that can be attributed solely to top 40 and rhythmic radio, however.
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Available for digital download since March 30, “Boom” has since sold 1.9 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. Rooted in club beats and the 808 old-school kick sound, the energetic track is a runaway top 40 hit the song has been No. But what’s not in question is the exploding popularity of “Boom Boom Pow”-the first No. As the June 9 release date for their fifth studio album, “The E.N.D.” (will.i.am music/Interscope), approaches, some of the same criticism has cropped up. “By default, people aren’t going to understand us because there aren’t that many like us.”įollowing the multiplatinum pop success of 2003’s “Elephunk” and then 2005’s “Monkey Business,” the Black Eyed Peas stood accused by fans of selling out: blunting its cutting-edge, live band hip-hop in favor of lightweight pop crossover fare.
“When something is different, authentically unique, it’s always going to be questioned,” the Peas’ mastermind says. He’s pondering the question Fergie just answered: Who are the Black Eyed Peas? With his close-cropped hair hidden under a red plaid cap, Will.i.am sits astride a black chair in a striped shirt and gray jeans tucked into black combat boots.
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