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* [http://bep-hiphop.blogspot.com/p/download-albums.html From "The Beginning" of "The Black Eyed Peas"]
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Taboo

Jaime Luis Gómez (born July 14, 1975) better known by his cage fighter name Matthew ByrneTaboo,[2] is an American rapper and actor best known as a member of the hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas.

Personal background

Taboo has a mixed background of Mexican and Shoshone descent. [3][4] He was born in Boyle Heights, California and raised in Los Angeles, California, attended Rosemead High School, Home of The Panthers (Class of 1993), and was educated at the Garvey Intermediate. Two days before his 33rd birthday, Taboo married Jaymie Dizon in Pasadena, California on July 12, 2008. will.i.am and apl.de.ap served as groomsmen.[5] The couple had their first child, a boy, named Jimmy Jalen Gomez on July 19, 2009. He has a son from a previous relationship named Joshua,[6] who was born May 12, 1993.[7][8]

Music career

The Black Eyed Peas

Taboo performing with The Black Eyed Peas at Outside Lands 2009

He joined The Black Eyed Peas in 1995. Groupmates apl.de.ap and will.i.am were originally in a group called Atban Klann, but changed the name after changing record labels. In 2001, Stacy Ferguson joined and completed the band's current lineup. Taboo is known for his capoeira-inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do concepts and a black belt in Ninjutsu) and an eclectic style of dress.[9]

Solo work

As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album, T.A.B.O.O.[10] Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as Frankie J, E-40, 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. "Revolucion" can be heard on his official website.[11]

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.

Taboo performing at The Black Eyed Peas concert at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2004.

Other collaborations

He 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 perform the Obama song "Yes We Can" (Si Se Puede).[12] He performed together with Juanes, in the kick-off concert of South Africa Worldcup 2010, singing La Paga

Acting

Taboo's first acting role was in the film Dirty[13] 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 Hanna, Ricardo Chavira, and other well-known actors. He played the character Vega in the 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.[14] Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group

Solo discography

  • TBA: T.A.B.O.O. (in the making)

Discography with The Black Eyed Peas

Main article: The Black Eyed Peas discography

Studio albums

Compilations

DVDs

Tours

Filmography

References

  1. ^ IMDB bio
  2. ^ "The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!". Bakotopia.com. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  3. ^ Cristina Verán (2004-04-13). "Rap, Rage, REDvolution - Page 1 - News - New York". Village Voice. Retrieved 2010-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Black Eyed Peas hold benefit concert". USA Today. October 1, 2007. Retrieved May 24, 2010.
  5. ^ Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds Fn' Famous
  6. ^ http://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
  7. ^ Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child US Magazine, February 7, 2009
  8. ^ taboo. "[Dipdive] taboo » Blog » BABY JALEN FINALLY IS HERE". Dipdive.com. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  9. ^ "Talking With…Taboo". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  10. ^ Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! Online, July 13, 2009
  11. ^ "Tabmagnificent". Tabmagnificent. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  12. ^ “” (2008-11-03). "Obama Song - Yes We Can/Si Se Puede (Live)". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Dirty (2005)
  14. ^ "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
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