The Black Eyed Peas

USA, 1995–now

Los Angeles group led by will.i.am, formed in 1995. Rooted in the Native Tongues' conscious hip-hop, they later reinvented themselves as a chart-dominating pop-rap act (Elephunk, The E.N.D.) with Fergie on hits like 'Where Is the Love?' and 'I Gotta Feeling'.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced The Black Eyed Peas and 0 artists The Black Eyed Peas influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Black Eyed Peas?

• A Tribe Called Quest — The Black Eyed Peas came up worshipping the Native Tongues — apl.de.ap learned English listening to A Tribe Called Quest, whose jazz-rap shaped their early sound.