Taboo (rapper)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaime Luis Gómez[1] |
| Also known as | Taboo Nawasha, Taboo |
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July 14, 1975 (age 35) |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Electric keyboard, vocals |
| Years active | 1995–Present |
| Associated acts | Black Eyed Peas, Juanes |
| Website | http://www.blackeyedpeas.com/ |
Jaime Luis Gómez (born July 14, 1975) better known by his stage name Taboo[2], is an American musician and actor best known as a member of the hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas.
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Personal background
Taboo has a mixed background of Mexican and Shoshone First Nation descent.[3][4] He was born in Boyle Heights, California and raised in Los Angeles, California, 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 Jalen on July 19, 2009. He has a son from a previous relationship named Josh, who was born May 12, 1993.[6][7]
Music career
The Black Eyed Peas
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.[8]
Solo work
As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album, T.A.B.O.O.[9] Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as Frankie J, E-40, Pitbull, and Kumbia Kings. Shakira, Blu Cantrell and Juanes have been rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort, even though it may be a small effort. "Revolucion" can be heard on his official website.[10]
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.
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).[11]. 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[12] 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.[13] Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group
Solo discography
- 2010: T.A.B.O.O. (in the making)
Discography with The Black Eyed Peas
Studio albums
- 1998: Behind the Front
- 2000: Bridging the Gap
- 2003: Elephunk
- 2005: Monkey Business
- 2009: The E.N.D.
- 2010: The Beginning
Compilations
DVDs
- 2004: Behind the Bridge to Elephunk
- 2006: Bring in the Noise, Bring in the Phunk
- 2006: Live from Sydney to Vegas
Tours
- 2004: Elephunk Tour
- 2006: Honda Civic Tour
- 2006: Monkey Business World Tour
- 2007: Black Blue & You World Tour
- 2009-2010: The E.N.D. World Tour
Filmography
- (2005) Be Cool: as himself with The Black Eyed Peas
- (2005) Dirty: Ramirez
- (2006) "Instant Def" : Zap
- (2007) Cosmic Radio: Marcus
- (2009) Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li: Vega
- (2009) Queen of the South
References
- ↑ IMDB bio
- ↑ The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!
- ↑ http://www.villagevoice.com/2004-04-13/news/rap-rage-redvolution
- ↑ "Black Eyed Peas hold benefit concert". USA Today. October 1, 2007. http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-10-01-2778755976_x.htm. Retrieved May 24, 2010.
- ↑ Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds Fn' Famous
- ↑ Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child US Magazine, February 7, 2009
- ↑ http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140
- ↑ "Talking With…Taboo". Giant Bomb. http://giantmag.com/articles/giant-magazine-staff/talking-withtaboo. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- ↑ Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! Online, July 13, 2009
- ↑ http://www.tabmagnificent.com/
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EdKEgbyR_A
- ↑ Dirty (2005)
- ↑ "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/100/1000408p1.html. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
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