E.N.D. Tour

Black Eyed Peas
It has been 15 years since the groups formation in 1995, and multi platinum recording artists The Black Eyed Peas have sold over 28 million albums world wide and 31 singles. They first scored major fame with the introduction of their first single "Where is the Love?" in 2003. They have 5 albums with the most well known being Elepunk, Monkey Business, and The E.N.D. Even though they've been around a decade and a half, this is the biggest year for the group.

I remember when I first saw the Black Eyed Peas many years ago when their first single Elephunk had just come out. That day is was vocalist Taboo's birthday and the band was increadibly energetic and engaged the crowd more than most opening acts would. It was right after their first single "Where is the Love?" came out so the crowd was excited for them to open. Since then I have always been a fan of BEP.
The new tour is set to accompany their new album and thus I took to listening to it. It still keeps with the same feel of the black eyed peas but adds a more futuristic feel. There is alot of complicated beats and auto-tune but the lyrics felt very simplistic. With that said, I love the lack of fear BEP has for writing their songs. In reference to the BEP new album,The L.A. Time Music Blog wrote, "Ever true to their defining characteristic, the Peas have no shame." Most of the album has a very playful feel as they still manage to work in multiple tracks about their never wavering commitment to the party life. The tracks constantly switch up and are never boring, so to those of you that haven't heard this album, I suggest you look up the songs on youtube. They're worth listening to, but I wouldn't suggest spending your money on the full C.D. until you've listened to the album first.

Ludacris
Ludacris is most known for his dirty southern hip hop raps, and his thuggish acting roles. With seven studio albums released with another on the way, its no wonder he's won the Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and Grammy Awards since the start of his career in 1998. Ludacris has been one of my favorite rappers for a long time since I heard his first single "What's your fantasy?" His unique voice and catchy, slightly audacios lyrics are what have kept his name in the headlines for so long.
Reviewing Ludacris' new album "Theater of Mind" was very difficult for me in that I'm such a big fan. There are many points throughout the album that Luda lays down some raps that would blow the mind of anyone. The production, however was unfortunately not up to par with his lyrical intelect. The beats were alright, the melody slightly catchy, but truthfully this album wasn't impressive enough to even continue talking about. Fellow blogger Byron Crawford agrees saying "Luda kicks some of the stronger raps I've heard from him. But the production is uniformly lackluster."

L.M.F.A.O.


LMFAO is a recently circulated band consisting of Redfoo and Sky Blu, relatives of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. They released their first single "I'm in Miami Bitch" with great success and then dropped their "Party Rock" album shortly after. Their singles include "I'm in Miami Bitch," "La La La," and "Shots." I didn't actually need to review this album. I've followed LMFAO for a while now. Their geeky raps and dance beats have thrilled me since their first single "Yes." If you have never heard of this band then I think you are definitely mising out. They're a fun for any party at any time. The L.A. Times Music Blog said that the album has "thumping '80s-inspired beats, instantly catchy synth hooks, shouty catchphrases about how "what happens at the party stays at the party"."