On this day July 11, 2009, The Black Eyed Peas “I Gotta Feeling” peaked at #1 on the U.S. singles chart replacing their other hit single “Boom Boom Pow”. This achievement made them only the fourth group in history to accomplish this milestone, the others are The Beatles, Boyz II Men, and OutKast.
The Black Eyed Peas are known for their fusion of hip-hop, pop, and electronic dance music. The group was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995 and originally consisted of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and singer Fergie.
The Black Eyed Peas third album, “Elephunk,” released in 2003 was a huge success. It featured the hit singles “Where Is the Love?” and “Let’s Get It Started,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. The group’s subsequent albums, “Monkey Business” (2005) and “The E.N.D.” (2009), continued their success, spawning chart-topping hits like “My Humps,” “Boom Boom Pow,” and “I Gotta Feeling.”
Fergie, the group’s female vocalist, left the Black Eyed Peas in 2017 to focus on her solo career, and the group continued as a trio with will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo. Since then, the Black Eyed Peas have released “Translation” (2020), featuring the hit single “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)” with J Balvin.
Throughout their career, the Black Eyed Peas have sold millions of records worldwide and received numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. They are known for their energetic live performances and catchy, upbeat music that blends various genres.