The Black Eyed Peas are coming off what I'd argue is their best singles ever, the stirring "Just Can't Get Enough" (which, as we know, saved their careers in this era of The Beginning). So now they've opted for "Don't Stop The Party" as the follow-up.
Unfortunately, as the title unintentionally implies, this particular party feels like the same one the Peas started with "Boom Boom Pow" then carried on in hits like "I Gotta Feeling" and "Imma Be." No, it doesn't sound exactly like those songs — just maybe a blend of all of them. In other words, if you consider stale trance riffs from 1999 and will.i.am and Fergie's heavily-Auto-Tuned robot hooker vocals to be your idea of a tickle up the skirt, then have at it.
For me, the icing on this flattened cake is the video, which is basically compiled of concert and backstage footage of the band. Lame.
Maybe it's time for Will to hang it up for a couple years, until he can come up with a sound that isn't completely played out?
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Showing posts with label Fergie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fergie. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
It's Black Eyed Peas' "Just Can't Get Enough" Video
I seem to go in waves with the Black Eyed Peas. Sometimes, I want to strap them all to the front of an 18-wheeler and steer it off the nearest cliff. Other times, I find myself totally on board with their cheesy jams. And "Just Can't Get Enough" is one of those latter times.
The Peas shot the music video for their second single off The Beginning in Japan a week before last Friday's earthquake and tsunami devastated the northeast coast of the island nation, and they've therefore dedicated the clip to "all the people of Japan."
Here 'tis:
The Peas shot the music video for their second single off The Beginning in Japan a week before last Friday's earthquake and tsunami devastated the northeast coast of the island nation, and they've therefore dedicated the clip to "all the people of Japan."
Here 'tis:
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Black Eyed Peas' "The Time" Video Is Cool If You've Ignored Pet Shop Boys Recently
The Rich Lee-directed video for the Black Eyed Peas' by-the-numbers "The Time (The Dirty Bit)" has arrived. (Can we finally end the trend of lazy artists interpolating '80s songs after this? Please?) And I guess if you haven't paid any attention to Pet Shop Boys' Pandemonium tour...
...or any of the artwork used for their 2009 album Yes...
...then, hey—pretty innovative!
...or any of the artwork used for their 2009 album Yes...
...then, hey—pretty innovative!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Black Eyed Peas Get Really Lazy With Brand New Single "The Time (The Dirty Bit)"
Will.i.am posted the brand new Black Eyed Peas single "The Time (The Dirty Bit)"—the first issued off upcoming album The Beginning—today on his Dipdive blog. Above you see the 8 bit watch-featuring cover art.
Says Will, "We secretly shot our first video in L.A. last week before we left on our South American tour...The Beginning is our departure to the new...always pushing new sounds and technology..."
Interesting that he says "new," since "The Time" uses the utterly tired technique of not only building its chorus around the melody of an '80s pop hit—in this case, Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes' Dirty Dancing duet "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"—it actually just uses that song's entire chorus as its own.
LAZY. I would have been more down with this potential jam had they done something way more original. I do like the tick-tock synth intro. But relying on a known song once again for a hook is tacky. (They already copped from Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" for "Meet Me Halfway," after all.)
Let's hope that, like The E.N.D. post-"Boom Boom Pow," The Beginning has better singles lying in wait. David Guetta, DJ Ammo and Will served as producers on the LP, which contains 12 tracks and is scheduled for a November 30 release.
Says Will, "We secretly shot our first video in L.A. last week before we left on our South American tour...The Beginning is our departure to the new...always pushing new sounds and technology..."
Interesting that he says "new," since "The Time" uses the utterly tired technique of not only building its chorus around the melody of an '80s pop hit—in this case, Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes' Dirty Dancing duet "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"—it actually just uses that song's entire chorus as its own.
LAZY. I would have been more down with this potential jam had they done something way more original. I do like the tick-tock synth intro. But relying on a known song once again for a hook is tacky. (They already copped from Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" for "Meet Me Halfway," after all.)
Let's hope that, like The E.N.D. post-"Boom Boom Pow," The Beginning has better singles lying in wait. David Guetta, DJ Ammo and Will served as producers on the LP, which contains 12 tracks and is scheduled for a November 30 release.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
It Would Seem This Is Only 'The Beginning' For The Black Eyed Peas
You may recall I taunted you all on April 1st with news of the Black Eyed Peas' breakup. Alas, that was not true. April Fool's Day. Ha....ha.
No, chyldryn—Fergie and Co. will follow up their 2009 album The E.N.D. with The Beginning, which will.i.am says in this interview with Nicki Minaj (from the set of their video shoot for single "Check It Out") contains 12 tracks, two of which were produced by David Guetta and four having been swizzed by Ammo of Kelis "4th Of July (Fireworks)" and Ke$ha "Your Love Is My Drug" fame.
The Beginning is set for a November 30 release. Hoo-razzy.
No, chyldryn—Fergie and Co. will follow up their 2009 album The E.N.D. with The Beginning, which will.i.am says in this interview with Nicki Minaj (from the set of their video shoot for single "Check It Out") contains 12 tracks, two of which were produced by David Guetta and four having been swizzed by Ammo of Kelis "4th Of July (Fireworks)" and Ke$ha "Your Love Is My Drug" fame.
The Beginning is set for a November 30 release. Hoo-razzy.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Did Fergie Have Plastic Surgery?
With a hot a music career, a hot husband, and a starring role in the movie Nine, Fergie is one of the most popular celebrities in the world right now. Did she make it because of her talent, or did plastic surgery also have something to do with it?
According to various celebrity plastic surgery forums and blogs, there seems to be quite a few people who feel there is overwhelming evidence that she’s has had some work done. For example, this Fergie plastic surgery post shows some compelling before and after pictures.
What do you think… is Fergie “au naturale” or did she have some help from the cosmetic surgeon?
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Fergie and Josh Duhamel Renew Marriage Vows
After denying about extra marital affairs, Josh Duhamel is seeking reprieve to her wife Fergie. This is after the celebrity couple exchanged vows again on the eve of their first wedding anniversary. This is just after a few months that a sexy dancer named Nicole Forrester exposed about her trysts with 37 year old Transformers actor.
It appears the Black Eyed Peas diva is nonchalant about all about Josh's misgivings. The couple originally married January 10 2009 and one year after that there's a surprise ceremony on a Californian beach for them on the eve of their first wedding anniversary. An attendee in the renewal of vows revealed that the 31 year old singer was crying and very emotional during the ceremony.
After Josh and Fergie made their vows, the reception was made at the chic Bacara resort. The restaurant was closed exclusively for the couple and when they left, the customers were then allowed to get in. We hope that 2010 will be a luckier year for Fergie and Josh Duhamel.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Fergie Awed by Co-Stars in 'Nine'
Black Eye Peas' lone female member Fergie is starting a whole new niche in acting for the new film musical Nine. As a novice in the acting department, Fergie can't deny that she's star struck by most of her established co-stars. Most of all, she's "awed" by 75 year old Italian actress Sophia Loren. Fergie exclaimed: "I was in awe of Sophia Loren - I couldn't believe I was in the same room as her!"
The 34 year old singer-turned-actress is playing the role of Saraghina in Nine. Fergie revealed she was struggling to cope with her esteemed co-stars acting-wise. She informed: "Nicole Kidman I'd thought of as a very statuesque figure, but she's very down to earth." How about Dame Judi Dench? Fergie said she cannot help giggling with the award-winning actress because Judi Dench has a wacky sense of humor. In an interview with Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine, Fergie stated that: "I sat next to Dame Judi Dench in the makeup chair and she cracked me up - she's hilarious, and I formed a great friendship with Kate Hudson too. We all got along brilliantly." I guess everybody' excited with everyone in this movie and I guess it will be a shoo-in in next year's Oscars hopefully.
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