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{{short description|American musician and actor (born 1975)}} |
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| name = Taboo |
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| image = Jaime Luis Gomez AKA Taboo.jpg |
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| birth_name = Jaime Luis Gómez |
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| caption = Taboo in 2016 |
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| birth_name = Jaime Luis Gomez |
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| Born = {{Birth date and age|1975|07|14|mf=y}} <br>[[Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California|Boyle Heights, Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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| alias = Taboo Nawasha<br />Bobby Green Toes <br />Jim Louis Angryfoot<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1mUoXBeAwE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/E1mUoXBeAwE |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|title=The Black Eyed Peas Classic Clip You're Watching 411VM|last=Skateintheday|date=March 31, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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| origin = Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|7|14}} |
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| instrument = [[Rapping]], [[singing]], [[electric keyboard]], [[vocals]], [[guitar]] |
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| birth_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S. |
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[electro hop]], [[alternative hip hop]] |
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* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
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| years_active = 1995–present (Black Eyed Peas only) |
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* [[electro music|electro]] |
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* [[alternative hip hop]] |
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| associated_acts = [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Fudge Dog]], [[Juanes]], [[Kim Hill (soul musician)|Kim Hill]], [[Faith Evans]] |
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| website = Further information: Black Eyed Peas Website |
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| occupation = {{flatlist| |
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| Spouse = Jaymie Dizon (2008-present) |
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* Rapper |
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* singer |
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* songwriter |
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* actor |
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* DJ}} |
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| years_active = 1995–present |
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| label = Nawasha Networks |
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| current_member_of = {{flatlist| |
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* [[Black Eyed Peas]] |
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'''Jaime Luis |
'''Jaime Luis Gomez'''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gomez|first1=Patrick|title=Inside The Black Eyed Peas Star Taboo's Private Health Crisis: How He Beat Cancer Out of the Public Eye|url=http://people.com/music/black-eyed-peas-taboo-cancer-exclusive/|access-date=November 17, 2016|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> (born July 14, 1975),<ref>{{cite news|last1=Laudadio|first1=Marisa|title=Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Weds|url=http://people.com/celebrity/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-weds/|access-date=November 17, 2016|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=July 12, 2008|quote="Taboo (real name: Jaime Gomez) and fashion publicist Dizon, 29, were married [...] two days before the rapper's 33rd birthday."}}</ref> better known by the stage names '''Taboo'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/bakotunes/1025 |title=The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted! |publisher=Bakotopia.com |access-date=November 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927195904/http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/bakotunes/1025 |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> or '''Taboo Nawasha''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, DJ, and comic book writer, best known as a member of the musical group [[Black Eyed Peas]]. |
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== Early life == |
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Jaime Luis Gomez was born in Los Angeles, California.<ref name=romp>{{Cite book|last=Taboo|author2=Steve Dennis|title=Fallin' Up: My Story|publisher=Touchstone|date=February 8, 2011|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781439192061/page/1 1, 3–4]|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781439192061/page/1|isbn=978-1-4391-9206-1}}</ref> His parents were both from [[Mexico]].<ref name=romp /><ref>{{cite web|author=Cristina Verán |url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2004-04-13/news/rap-rage-redvolution |title=Rap, Rage, REDvolution – Page 1 – News – New York |publisher=Village Voice |date=April 13, 2004 |access-date=November 11, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-10-01-2778755976_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Black Eyed Peas hold benefit concert | date=October 1, 2007 | access-date=May 24, 2010}}</ref> He attended [[Rosemead High School]] (class of 1993), and was educated at [[Richard Garvey Intermediate School]]. He also has [[Shoshone]] heritage from his grandmother.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Sandra Hale Schulman |url=https://www.indiancountrynews.com/index.php/columnists/sandra-hale-schulman/14565-taboo-finds-his-stand-in-native-roots |title=Taboo finds his stand-in native roots |website=indiancountrynews.com }}</ref> |
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==Music career== |
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==1995 – present : Success with The Black Eyed Peas== |
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=== Since 1995: The Black Eyed Peas === |
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The Black Eyed Peas date back to 1988, when eighth-graders William Adams ([[will.i.am]]) and Allan Pineda ([[apl.de.ap]]) met and began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to [[Ruthless Records]] (run by [[Eazy-E]]) in 1992, catching the attention of Eazy-E manager, [[Jerry Heller]]'s nephew. Along with another friend of theirs, [[Dante Santiago]], they called their band [[Atban Klann]] (ATBAN: A Tribe Beyond a Nation).<ref name="allmusic page">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=The Black Eyed Peas|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas-p302855/biography|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> Will 1X (aka will.i.am), apl.de.ap, Mookie Mook, DJ Motiv8 (aka Monroe Walker) and Dante Santiago formed Atban Klann. Their debut album, ''[[Grass Roots (Atban Klann album)|Grass Roots]]'', was never released because Ruthless founder Eazy-E had died.{{Cn|date=November 2021}} |
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[[File:Black Eyed Peas 2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Black Eyed Peas signing autographs before a concert at [[East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania]] in 2004]] |
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The Black Eyed Peas date back to 1988, when eighth-graders William Adams (will.i.am) and Allan Pineda (apl.de.ap) met and began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to [[Ruthless Records]] (run by [[Eazy-E]]) in 1992, catching the attention of Eazy-E manager, [[Jerry Heller]]'s, nephew. Along with another friend of theirs, Dante Santiago, they called their trio [[Atban Klann]] (ATBAN: A Tribe Beyond a Nation).<ref name="allmusic page">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=The Black Eyed Peas|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas-p302855/biography|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=January 4, 2011}}</ref> Will 1X (aka will.i.am)apl.de.ap, Mookie Mook, DJ Motiv8 (aka Monroe Walker) and Dante Santiago formed Atban Klann. Their debut album, ''[[Grass Roots (Atban Klann album)|Grass Roots]]'', was never released because Ruthless founder Eazy-E had died. |
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After Eazy-E died in 1995, Atban Klann reformed and changed their name to Black Eyed Pods, and then Black Eyed Peas. Dante Santiago was replaced with Jaime Gomez (Taboo), and [[Kim Hill (soul musician)|Kim Hill]] became a steady background singer. Unlike many hip hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the [[gangsta rap]] sounds of Los Angeles–based hip hop acts at the time. Taboo is known primarily for his guttural spoken reprises of the last few words of a sung lyric, as well as emphatic flourishes between vocal parts. After being signed to [[Interscope Records]] and releasing their debut, ''[[Behind the Front]]'' (1998) the group (and their accompanying live band) earned critical acclaim. One of the singles from the album was "[[Joints & Jam]]", and was featured on the ''[[Bulworth]]'' soundtrack. Their second album was ''[[Bridging the Gap (Black Eyed Peas album)|Bridging the Gap]]'' (2000), which had the single "[[Request + Line]]" featuring [[Macy Gray]]. |
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[[Image:Black Eyed Peas 2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Black Eyed Peas signing autographs before a concert at [[East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania]].]] |
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In 2003, [[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]] became the fourth member of the group and the group gained international fame, having won six Grammy Awards and sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide. They released their third album ''[[Elephunk]]'', with the hit singles "[[Where Is the Love?]]" and "[[Shut Up (The Black Eyed Peas song)|Shut Up]]". Their 2005 album ''[[Monkey Business (The Black Eyed Peas album)|Monkey Business]]'' was a worldwide success, being certified 4× [[RIAA certification|Platinum]] in the US, and spawning the singles, "[[My Humps]]" and "[[Don't Phunk with My Heart]]". |
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After Eazy-E died in 1995, Atban Klann reformed and changed their name to Black Eyed Pods, and then Black Eyed Peas. Dante Santiago was replaced with Jaime Gomez ([[Taboo (rapper)|Taboo]]), and [[Kim Hill (soul musician)|Kim Hill]] became a steady background singer. Unlike many hip-hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the "[[Gangsta Rap]]" sounds of Los Angeles-based [[hip-hop]] acts at the time. After being signed to [[Interscope Records]] and releasing their debut, ''[[Behind the Front]]'' (1998) the group (and their accompanying live band) earned critical acclaim. One of the singles from the album was "[[Joints & Jam]]", and was featured on the ''[[Bulworth]]'' soundtrack. Their second album was ''[[Bridging the Gap (Black Eyed Peas album)|Bridging the Gap]]'' (2000), which had the single "[[Request + Line]]" featuring [[Macy Gray]]. |
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In 2009, the group became one of only 12 artists to have simultaneously held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], with their singles "[[Boom Boom Pow]]" and "[[I Gotta Feeling]]", with the next single "[[Meet Me Halfway]]" achieving similar success, from the album ''[[The E.N.D]]''. These three singles topped the chart for an unprecedented 30 consecutive weeks in 2009. The album later produced a third Hot 100 number-one placement with "[[Imma Be]]", making the group one of few to ever place three number one singles on the chart from the same album before being followed with "[[Rock That Body]]" which peaked in the Top 10 of Hot 100. "I Gotta Feeling" became the first single to sell more than 1 million downloads in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10340000/newsid_10340800/10340829.stm |work=BBC News | title=Black Eyed Peas set downloads record | date=June 21, 2010}}</ref> |
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In 2003 [[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]] became the fourth member of the group and the group gained international fame being the today 6 time Grammy Awarded hip hop group with an estimated of 60 million records sold worldwide.They released their third album "[[Elephunk]]", with the hit singles "[[Where Is the Love?]]" and "[[Shut Up (The Black Eyed Peas song)|Shut Up]]".Their next album ''[[Monkey Business (album)|Monkey Business]]'', was a worldwide success, certified 4× [[Platinum]] in the U.S., and spawning two singles, "[[My Humps]]" and "[[Don't Phunk with My Heart]]". |
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In 2009, the group became one of only 11 artists to have simultaneously held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], with their singles "[[Boom Boom Pow]]" and "[[I Gotta Feeling]]", with the next single "[[Meet Me Halfway]]" achieving similar success, from the album ''[[The E.N.D.]]''. These three singles topped the chart for an unprecedented 30 consecutive weeks in 2009. The album later produced a third Hot 100 number-one placement with "[[Imma Be]]", making the group one of few to ever place three number one singles on the chart from the same album before being followed with "[[Rock That Body]]" which managed to peak in the Top 10 of Hot 100. "I Gotta Feeling" became the first single to sell more than 1 million [[Music download|download]]s in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10340000/newsid_10340800/10340829.stm |work=BBC News | title=Black Eyed Peas set downloads record | date=June 21, 2010}}</ref> |
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[[File:Black Eyed Peas at Walmart meeting.jpg|thumb|right|280px|The Black Eyed Peas in 2011]] |
[[File:Black Eyed Peas at Walmart meeting.jpg|thumb|right|280px|The Black Eyed Peas in 2011]] |
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The Black Eyed Peas were ranked 12th on the ''Billboard''{{'}}s Decade-End Chart Artist of the Decade, and 7th in the Hot 100 Artists of the Decade.In November 2010, they released the album ''[[The Beginning (The Black Eyed Peas album)|The Beginning]]''. The first single of the album was "[[The Time (Dirty Bit)]]" and topped the charts in many countries. In February 2011, the group performed at the [[Super Bowl XLV]] [[List of Super Bowl halftime shows|halftime show]]. The album's second single was "[[Just Can't Get Enough (The Black Eyed Peas song)|Just Can't Get Enough]]" and was released in February 2011. The music video was filmed in [[Japan]] one week before the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]]. The third single "[[Don't Stop the Party]]" was released in May 2011. In July 2011 the group announced |
The Black Eyed Peas were ranked 12th on the ''Billboard''{{'}}s Decade-End Chart Artist of the Decade, and 7th in the Hot 100 Artists of the Decade. In November 2010, they released the album ''[[The Beginning (The Black Eyed Peas album)|The Beginning]]''. The first single of the album was "[[The Time (Dirty Bit)]]" and topped the charts in many countries. In February 2011, the group performed at the [[Super Bowl XLV]] [[List of Super Bowl halftime shows|halftime show]]. The album's second single was "[[Just Can't Get Enough (The Black Eyed Peas song)|Just Can't Get Enough]]" and was released in February 2011. The music video was filmed in [[Japan]] one week before the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]]. The third single "[[Don't Stop the Party (The Black Eyed Peas song)|Don't Stop the Party]]" was released in May 2011. In July 2011 the group announced they were taking a break. |
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=== Solo work (since 2008) === |
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==Music Career== |
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In 2008, Taboo was in the process of creating a solo album,<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b2968_marriage_not_taboo_black_eyed_peas.html Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper] E! In the year 2010 Taboo remarried fashionista Vanessa Luera, a year later both Vanessa and Taboo had a baby boy name jayden he was born in October 12, 2011, they live a very happy life with no regrets with taboos past history. Taboo says " I live a very happy life with my wife Vanessa Luera and all my children i have three in total all three from different relationships.Online, July 13, 2009</ref> but in a 2011 interview Taboo said it would be some time before he would begin a solo album.<ref name="JohnJohn">{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Taboo Talks Future Solo Project, Sound Of Next Black Eyed Peas Album|date=12 March 2011|url=http://johnjohnsaidit.com/exclusive-taboo-talks-future-solo-project-sound-of-next-black-eyed-peas-album/|publisher=JohnJohnSaidIt.com|access-date=11 May 2011|archive-date=July 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722185125/http://johnjohnsaidit.com/exclusive-taboo-talks-future-solo-project-sound-of-next-black-eyed-peas-album/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Sie7e]] was also confirmed to have composed at least three of the Album's songs. "Revolution Ni Hao" can be heard on his official website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tabmagnificent.com/ |title=Tabmagnificent |publisher=Tabmagnificent |access-date=November 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110129001535/http://tabmagnificent.com/ |archive-date=January 29, 2011 }}</ref> |
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Music he has co-written and performed has been featured on many movie soundtracks, including ''[[Coach Carter]]'', ''[[Legally Blonde]]'', ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'', and ''[[Barbershop 2: Back in Business]]''. |
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===Solo work=== |
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In 2008, Taboo was in the process of creating a solo album,<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b2968_marriage_not_taboo_black_eyed_peas.html Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper] E! Online, July 13, 2009</ref> but in a 2011 interview Taboo said it would be some time before he would begin a solo album.<ref name="JohnJohn">{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Taboo Talks Future Solo Project, Sound Of Next Black Eyed Peas Album|date=12 March 2011|url=http://johnjohnsaidit.com/exclusive-taboo-talks-future-solo-project-sound-of-next-black-eyed-peas-album/|publisher=JohnJohnSaidIt.com|accessdate=11 May 2011}}</ref> Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as [[Frankie J]], [[E-40]], [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], [[Transit Venus]] and [[Kumbia Kings]]. [[Shakira]], [[Blu Cantrell]], and [[Juanes]] have been rumored to be featured artists on his solo effort, even though it may be a small effort. "Revolution Ni Hao" can be heard on his official website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tabmagnificent.com/ |title=Tabmagnificent |publisher=Tabmagnificent |date= |accessdate=2010-11-11}}</ref> |
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In May 2014, Taboo released his solo single, "Zumbao", which is "all about having fun[...]being infected by positive energy."<ref>[http://www.latina.com/music/black-eyed-peas-taboo-talks-zumbao Latina – The Black Eyed Peas' Taboo Talks 'Zumbao']</ref> The music video for the song features a handful of YouTube talent including [[DeStorm Power]], STRSkillSchool, [[freestyle football]]er [[Séan Garnier]], Mandy Jiroux, and Megan Batoon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NNSwKqnCTA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/8NNSwKqnCTA |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Taboo – Zumbao (Official Video)|last=Taboo|date=June 3, 2014|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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Music he has co-written and performed has been featured on many movie soundtracks, including ''[[Coach Carter]]'', ''[[Legally Blonde]]'', ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'', and ''[[Barbershop 2]]''. |
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In November 2016, Taboo released the single "The Fight" about his successful battle against [[testicular cancer]]. The track was made in partnership with the [[American Cancer Society]], for which Taboo is a global ambassador. The ACS will receive all funds generated by the song. On the song, Taboo said "I'm so proud to release The Fight because it's truly an anthem of survivorship. I want to use this song and my story to inspire and motivate people all over the world to live their best, healthiest lives possible."<ref>{{cite web|title=Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Reveals Recent Testicular Cancer Battle, Releases The Fight to Support the American Cancer Society|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-reveals-recent-testicular-cancer-battle-releases-the-fight-to-support-the-american-cancer-society-300363622.html|publisher=[[PR Newswire]]|access-date=November 17, 2016|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> |
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===Other collaborations=== |
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=== Other collaborations === |
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[[File:Flickr - moses namkung - Black Eyed Peas 3.jpg|thumb|Taboo performing with [[The Black Eyed Peas]] at [[Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival|Outside Lands]] 2009]] |
[[File:Flickr - moses namkung - Black Eyed Peas 3.jpg|thumb|Taboo performing with [[The Black Eyed Peas]] at [[Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival|Outside Lands]] 2009]] |
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Taboo collaborated in the past with [[Ryan Key]] of [[Yellowcard]] on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with race rapper |
Taboo collaborated in the past with [[Ryan Key]] of [[Yellowcard]] on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with race rapper David Rolas for the song "Morena", and rapper Fudge Dog on the song "Get It". In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with [[Merengue music|merengue]] star [[Juan Luis Guerra]] on a remix of his hit song "[[La Llave de Mi Corazón (song)|La Llave de Mi Corazón]]". In addition, he created a remix to the song "[[La Paga]]" by [[Juanes]]. Taboo worked with [[George Pajon]] Jr. and Andy Vargas to perform the Obama song "Yes We Can" (Si Se Puede).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EdKEgbyR_A |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/9EdKEgbyR_A |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Obama Song – Yes We Can/Si Se Puede (Live) |publisher=YouTube |date=November 3, 2008 |access-date=November 11, 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He performed together with [[Juanes]], in the kick-off concert of South Africa Worldcup 2010, singing [[La Paga]]. He is on Paulina Rubio's Brava album adding vocals for the song "Hoy Me Toca A Mi", which he also co-wrote. |
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==Other work== |
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=== Acting === |
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Taboo's first acting role was in the film ''Dirty'' with [[Wyclef Jean]], playing the part of Ramírez. He then appeared in the 2007 [[independent film]] ''[[Cosmic Radio(film)|Cosmic Radio]]'', which also stars [[Michael Madsen]], [[Wes Studi]], [[Irene Bedard]], [[Daryl Hanna]], [[Ricardo Chavira]], and other well-known actors. He played the character [[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]] in the 2009 film ''[[Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/100/1000408p1.html|title= Taboo Talks Street Fighter |accessdate=2010-02-02 |work= [[IGN]] |publisher= |date= }}</ref> Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the [[reality show]] ''[[MTV's Top Pop Group]]'' |
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Taboo's first acting role was in the film ''Dirty'' with [[Wyclef Jean]], playing the part of Ramírez. He then appeared in the 2007 [[independent film]] ''Cosmic Radio'', which also stars [[Michael Madsen]], [[Wes Studi]], [[Irene Bedard]], [[Daryl Hannah]], [[Ricardo Chavira]], and other well-known actors. He played the character [[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]] in the 2009 film ''[[Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/100/1000408p1.html|title=Taboo Talks Street Fighter|access-date=February 2, 2010|work=[[IGN]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713004509/http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/100/1000408p1.html|archive-date=July 13, 2011}}</ref> Taboo appeared as a judge on the reality show ''[[MTV's Top Pop Group]]''. He also had a cameo in ''[[Blue's Big City Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sayre |first=Will |date=2023-03-30 |title=Exclusive: Taboo Dishes on His Fun Cameo in Blue's Big City Adventure |url=https://movieweb.com/taboo-interview-blues-big-city-adventure/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Writing === |
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Taboo later collaborated with Benjamin Jackendoff and [[Scot Eaton]] to write the third volume of the [[Marvel Comics]] series ''[[Werewolf by Night]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-and-benjamin-jackendoff-introduce-a-new-werewolf-by-night|title=Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas and Benjamin Jackendoff Introduce a New Werewolf By Night|access-date=October 24, 2020|work=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=July 21, 2020}}</ref> |
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In 2021, Taboo, who identifies as Native American and Mexican, authored a children's book called ''A Kids Book About Identity'', stating that he "had a long journey of educating myself and learning about both of my cultures, both being rooted in an Indigenous ancestry of course."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=September 21, 2021|title=Taboo is Releasing an Empowering Kids Book About Identity|url=https://www.celebritykind.com/identity/taboo-is-releasing-an-empowering-kids-book-about-identity/|access-date=September 25, 2021|website=CelebrityKind}}</ref> |
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In February 2022, it was announced that Taboo and B.Earl would write a miniseries entitled ''Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man'', which sees [[Spider-Man]] going to [[Los Angeles]] and facing off against the [[Demon Bear]]. The series debuted in October 2022 and was illustrated by Juan Ferreyra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-24 |title=Exclusive: Peter Parker battles Demon Bear in series reveal for Marvel's 'Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man' |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/exclusive-marvel-launches-deadly-neighborhood-spider-man-miniseries |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=SYFY Official Site |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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Taboo married Jaymie Dizon in [[Pasadena, California]], on July 12, 2008, at [[St. Andrew's Catholic Church (Pasadena, California)|St. Andrew's Catholic Church]], two days before his 33rd birthday. [[will.i.am]] and [[apl.de.ap]] served as groomsmen.{{Cn|date=November 2021}} The couple had their first child in 2009 and their second in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taboo Nawasha on Instagram: "Happy 12th birthday to my son and mini twin (Journey Gomez) 🥁🎹🎭🫶🏼 #loveyouson - Also happy Born day to anyone celebrating today like our brother @morbros 👊🏼" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CrgUSgEpto-/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref> He has another son from a previous relationship, Joshua,<ref>https://twitter.com/TabBep/status/2897511232573440 "Missing my oldest son Joshua Gomez right now he is next in line to shake up the Dj world Dj J-1der B home soon son"</ref> who was born October 13, 1993.<ref>[http://www.usmagazine.com/news/black-eyed-peas-taboo-wife-expecting Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208051225/http://www.usmagazine.com/news/black-eyed-peas-taboo-wife-expecting |date=February 8, 2009 }} US Magazine, February 7, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=taboo |url=http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140 |title=[Dipdive] taboo " Blog " BABY JALEN FINALLY IS HERE |publisher=Dipdive.com |access-date=November 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711114530/http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140 |archive-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref> |
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*2011: {{cite book| title = Fallin' Up: My Story| publisher = [[Simon & Schuster|Touchstone]]| isbn = 978-1-4391-9206-1| date = February 8, 2011| url = https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781439192061}} with Steve Dennis |
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Latest revision as of 00:18, 14 December 2024
Taboo | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jaime Luis Gomez |
Also known as | Taboo Nawasha Bobby Green Toes Jim Louis Angryfoot[1] |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | July 14, 1975
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Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | Nawasha Networks |
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Jaime Luis Gomez[2] (born July 14, 1975),[3] better known by the stage names Taboo[4] or Taboo Nawasha, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, DJ, and comic book writer, best known as a member of the musical group Black Eyed Peas.
Early life
[edit]Jaime Luis Gomez was born in Los Angeles, California.[5] His parents were both from Mexico.[5][6][7] He attended Rosemead High School (class of 1993), and was educated at Richard Garvey Intermediate School. He also has Shoshone heritage from his grandmother.[8]
Music career
[edit]Since 1995: The Black Eyed Peas
[edit]The Black Eyed Peas date back to 1988, when eighth-graders William Adams (will.i.am) and Allan Pineda (apl.de.ap) met and began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to Ruthless Records (run by Eazy-E) in 1992, catching the attention of Eazy-E manager, Jerry Heller's nephew. Along with another friend of theirs, Dante Santiago, they called their band Atban Klann (ATBAN: A Tribe Beyond a Nation).[9] Will 1X (aka will.i.am), apl.de.ap, Mookie Mook, DJ Motiv8 (aka Monroe Walker) and Dante Santiago formed Atban Klann. Their debut album, Grass Roots, was never released because Ruthless founder Eazy-E had died.[citation needed]
After Eazy-E died in 1995, Atban Klann reformed and changed their name to Black Eyed Pods, and then Black Eyed Peas. Dante Santiago was replaced with Jaime Gomez (Taboo), and Kim Hill became a steady background singer. Unlike many hip hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the gangsta rap sounds of Los Angeles–based hip hop acts at the time. Taboo is known primarily for his guttural spoken reprises of the last few words of a sung lyric, as well as emphatic flourishes between vocal parts. After being signed to Interscope Records and releasing their debut, Behind the Front (1998) the group (and their accompanying live band) earned critical acclaim. One of the singles from the album was "Joints & Jam", and was featured on the Bulworth soundtrack. Their second album was Bridging the Gap (2000), which had the single "Request + Line" featuring Macy Gray.
In 2003, Fergie became the fourth member of the group and the group gained international fame, having won six Grammy Awards and sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide. They released their third album Elephunk, with the hit singles "Where Is the Love?" and "Shut Up". Their 2005 album Monkey Business was a worldwide success, being certified 4× Platinum in the US, and spawning the singles, "My Humps" and "Don't Phunk with My Heart".
In 2009, the group became one of only 12 artists to have simultaneously held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100, with their singles "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling", with the next single "Meet Me Halfway" achieving similar success, from the album The E.N.D. These three singles topped the chart for an unprecedented 30 consecutive weeks in 2009. The album later produced a third Hot 100 number-one placement with "Imma Be", making the group one of few to ever place three number one singles on the chart from the same album before being followed with "Rock That Body" which peaked in the Top 10 of Hot 100. "I Gotta Feeling" became the first single to sell more than 1 million downloads in the United Kingdom.[10]
The Black Eyed Peas were ranked 12th on the Billboard's Decade-End Chart Artist of the Decade, and 7th in the Hot 100 Artists of the Decade. In November 2010, they released the album The Beginning. The first single of the album was "The Time (Dirty Bit)" and topped the charts in many countries. In February 2011, the group performed at the Super Bowl XLV halftime show. The album's second single was "Just Can't Get Enough" and was released in February 2011. The music video was filmed in Japan one week before the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The third single "Don't Stop the Party" was released in May 2011. In July 2011 the group announced they were taking a break.
Solo work (since 2008)
[edit]In 2008, Taboo was in the process of creating a solo album,[11] but in a 2011 interview Taboo said it would be some time before he would begin a solo album.[12] Sie7e was also confirmed to have composed at least three of the Album's songs. "Revolution Ni Hao" can be heard on his official website.[13]
Music he has co-written and performed has been featured on many movie soundtracks, including Coach Carter, Legally Blonde, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, and Barbershop 2: Back in Business.
In May 2014, Taboo released his solo single, "Zumbao", which is "all about having fun[...]being infected by positive energy."[14] The music video for the song features a handful of YouTube talent including DeStorm Power, STRSkillSchool, freestyle footballer Séan Garnier, Mandy Jiroux, and Megan Batoon.[15]
In November 2016, Taboo released the single "The Fight" about his successful battle against testicular cancer. The track was made in partnership with the American Cancer Society, for which Taboo is a global ambassador. The ACS will receive all funds generated by the song. On the song, Taboo said "I'm so proud to release The Fight because it's truly an anthem of survivorship. I want to use this song and my story to inspire and motivate people all over the world to live their best, healthiest lives possible."[16]
Other collaborations
[edit]Taboo collaborated in the past with Ryan Key of Yellowcard on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with race rapper David Rolas for the song "Morena", and rapper Fudge Dog on the song "Get It". In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with merengue star Juan Luis Guerra on a remix of his hit song "La Llave de Mi Corazón". In addition, he created a remix to the song "La Paga" by Juanes. Taboo worked with George Pajon Jr. and Andy Vargas to perform the Obama song "Yes We Can" (Si Se Puede).[17] He performed together with Juanes, in the kick-off concert of South Africa Worldcup 2010, singing La Paga. He is on Paulina Rubio's Brava album adding vocals for the song "Hoy Me Toca A Mi", which he also co-wrote.
Other work
[edit]Acting
[edit]Taboo's first acting role was in the film Dirty with Wyclef Jean, playing the part of Ramírez. He then appeared in the 2007 independent film Cosmic Radio, which also stars Michael Madsen, Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Daryl Hannah, Ricardo Chavira, and other well-known actors. He played the character Vega in the 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.[18] Taboo appeared as a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group. He also had a cameo in Blue's Big City Adventure.[19]
Writing
[edit]Taboo later collaborated with Benjamin Jackendoff and Scot Eaton to write the third volume of the Marvel Comics series Werewolf by Night.[20]
In 2021, Taboo, who identifies as Native American and Mexican, authored a children's book called A Kids Book About Identity, stating that he "had a long journey of educating myself and learning about both of my cultures, both being rooted in an Indigenous ancestry of course."[21]
In February 2022, it was announced that Taboo and B.Earl would write a miniseries entitled Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which sees Spider-Man going to Los Angeles and facing off against the Demon Bear. The series debuted in October 2022 and was illustrated by Juan Ferreyra.[22]
Personal life
[edit]Taboo married Jaymie Dizon in Pasadena, California, on July 12, 2008, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, two days before his 33rd birthday. will.i.am and apl.de.ap served as groomsmen.[citation needed] The couple had their first child in 2009 and their second in 2011.[23] He has another son from a previous relationship, Joshua,[24] who was born October 13, 1993.[25][26]
His autobiography, Fallin' Up: My Story, co-authored with Steve Dennis, was released in February 2011.
Bibliography
[edit]- 2011: Fallin' Up: My Story. Touchstone. February 8, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4391-9206-1. with Steve Dennis
Discography
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Zumbao | 2014 | TBA |
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2005 | Be Cool | Himself | With The Black Eyed Peas |
Dirty | Ramirez | ||
2006 | Instant Def | Zap | |
2007 | Cosmic Radio | Marcus | |
2009 | Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li | Vega | |
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2012 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | Cameo as Judge | |
2013 | This Is So Great!! | Himself | |
2014 | Toy Hunter | Himself | |
2014 | Jamesy Boy | Guilliermo | |
2017 | Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World | Himself | |
2022 | Blue's Big City Adventure | Himself | |
2023 | Spirit Rangers | Waqaq | Voice Episode: "Deuces, Gooses/Frog Concert Chaos"[27] |
2024 | Dora | Quickatoo | Voice[28] |
References
[edit]- ^ Skateintheday (March 31, 2012). "The Black Eyed Peas Classic Clip You're Watching 411VM". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Gomez, Patrick (November 16, 2016). "Inside The Black Eyed Peas Star Taboo's Private Health Crisis: How He Beat Cancer Out of the Public Eye". People. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ Laudadio, Marisa (July 12, 2008). "Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Weds". People. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
Taboo (real name: Jaime Gomez) and fashion publicist Dizon, 29, were married [...] two days before the rapper's 33rd birthday.
- ^ "The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!". Bakotopia.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ a b Taboo; Steve Dennis (February 8, 2011). Fallin' Up: My Story. Touchstone. pp. 1, 3–4. ISBN 978-1-4391-9206-1.
- ^ Cristina Verán (April 13, 2004). "Rap, Rage, REDvolution – Page 1 – News – New York". Village Voice. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "Black Eyed Peas hold benefit concert". USA Today. October 1, 2007. Retrieved May 24, 2010.
- ^ Sandra Hale Schulman. "Taboo finds his stand-in native roots". indiancountrynews.com.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "The Black Eyed Peas". Allmusic. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ "Black Eyed Peas set downloads record". BBC News. June 21, 2010.
- ^ Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! In the year 2010 Taboo remarried fashionista Vanessa Luera, a year later both Vanessa and Taboo had a baby boy name jayden he was born in October 12, 2011, they live a very happy life with no regrets with taboos past history. Taboo says " I live a very happy life with my wife Vanessa Luera and all my children i have three in total all three from different relationships.Online, July 13, 2009
- ^ "Exclusive: Taboo Talks Future Solo Project, Sound Of Next Black Eyed Peas Album". JohnJohnSaidIt.com. March 12, 2011. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
- ^ "Tabmagnificent". Tabmagnificent. Archived from the original on January 29, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ Latina – The Black Eyed Peas' Taboo Talks 'Zumbao'
- ^ Taboo (June 3, 2014). "Taboo – Zumbao (Official Video)". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Reveals Recent Testicular Cancer Battle, Releases The Fight to Support the American Cancer Society". PR Newswire. November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Obama Song – Yes We Can/Si Se Puede (Live)". YouTube. November 3, 2008. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
- ^ Sayre, Will (March 30, 2023). "Exclusive: Taboo Dishes on His Fun Cameo in Blue's Big City Adventure". MovieWeb. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas and Benjamin Jackendoff Introduce a New Werewolf By Night". Marvel Comics. July 21, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Taboo is Releasing an Empowering Kids Book About Identity". CelebrityKind. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Peter Parker battles Demon Bear in series reveal for Marvel's 'Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man'". SYFY Official Site. February 24, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Taboo Nawasha on Instagram: "Happy 12th birthday to my son and mini twin (Journey Gomez) 🥁🎹🎭🫶🏼 #loveyouson - Also happy Born day to anyone celebrating today like our brother @morbros 👊🏼"". Instagram. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ https://twitter.com/TabBep/status/2897511232573440 "Missing my oldest son Joshua Gomez right now he is next in line to shake up the Dj world Dj J-1der B home soon son"
- ^ Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child Archived February 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine US Magazine, February 7, 2009
- ^ taboo. "[Dipdive] taboo " Blog " BABY JALEN FINALLY IS HERE". Dipdive.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (May 3, 2023). "Spirit Rangers Season 2 comes out May 8th and we just announced a bunch of our voice cast!! It was so fun working with all of these Native and Indigenous superstars and I can't wait for ya'll to hear them in the new episodes! #SpiritRangers" (Tweet). Retrieved September 16, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Paramount+ | Dora | About". paramountpressexpress.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
External links
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- Rappers from Los Angeles
- West Coast hip-hop musicians
- Black Eyed Peas members
- 1975 births
- Living people
- American rappers of Mexican descent
- American male actors of Mexican descent
- American writers of Mexican descent
- Grammy Award winners for rap music
- Hispanic and Latino American rappers
- Marvel Comics writers
- People from Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
- Musicians from Los Angeles County, California
- 21st-century American rappers