Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas is an American band formed in 1995 that blends hip hop with pop, dance, electronic, and R&B elements. Emerging from alternative and socially conscious hip hop roots, they later incorporated more pop-oriented production and electronic influences, often combining rap verses with sung choruses, layered studio production, and collaborations. Core members include will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, with singer Fergie joining the lineup in the early 2000s, and the group's sound is marked by a focus on rhythm, hooks, and danceable arrangements.