The Black Eyed Peas are an American music group from Los Angeles, formed in 1995 by will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo. Known for blending hip hop, pop, and electronic music, the group achieved worldwide fame in the 2000s with hits like Where Is the Love, Boom Boom Pow, and I Gotta Feeling. Vocalist Fergie joined during their peak years and left in 2018. The group has sold around 80 million records, making them one of the best-selling music acts ever. Their albums Elephunk and Monkey Business brought major success, while The E.N.D. topped charts and produced multiple number-one singles. After a brief hiatus, J. Rey Soul joined as a touring member, and the band has continued to release music, exploring Latin and reggaeton influences in later albums such as Translation and Elevation.