In 2009 the Black Eyed Peas rose from being successful pop stars to being the world's biggest pop band. This is a guide to the best in their music videos, the visual accompaniments to their songs.
"Head Bobs" (1998)
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Directed by Brian Beletic
The Black Eyed Peas' first music video is a trip back into the origins of the group in the pre-Fergie days. The trio's skill at dancing is amply demonstrated here.
"Where Is the Love?" (2003)
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Directed by will.i.am
Black Eyed Peas gave a gritty urban feel to the music video accompanying their first top 10 pop smash. The focus is distribution of red question marks that ask the question in the song's title.
"Don't Phunk With My Heart" (2005)
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Directed by The Malloys
A dating game show parody is the focus of this humorous music video by the Black Eyed Peas. The contestant Fergie goes on dates with each of her fellow band members that are humorously sabotaged.
"Don't Lie" (2005)
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Directed by The Saline Project
Black Eyed Peas head to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for an international feel here. The clip is also notable for seemingly giant images of group members superimposed over the city.
"Pump It" (2006)
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Directed by Francis Lawrence
Fast cars and gang fighting are just all in a day's work for the Black Eyed Peas here.
"Bebot" (2006)
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Directed by Patricio Ginelsa
The Filipino heritage of Black Eyed Peas member apl.de.ap is celebrated here. A variety of other Filipino-American celebrities appear in this clip.
"Boom Boom Pow" (2009)
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Directed by Mat Cullen and Mark Kudsi
The concept of the Black Eyed Peas video for "Boom Boom Pow" is the rebirth of the group into the digital afterlife. Matching Fergie's reference to 3008 in the lyrics, the clip is meant to depict things a millenium from now.
"I Gotta Feeling" (2009)
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Directed by Ben Mor
The Black Eyed Peas go out and party is the concept here. Among the celebrity cameos here are rapper Kid Cudi and producer David Guetta.
"Imma Be Rocking That Body" (2010)
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Directed by Rich Lee
Two of the Black Eyed Peas hit songs are mashed into one epic 10 minute video. The basic concept is that Fergie storms out of the studio, has a motorcycle accident, and she dreams a futuristic dream.
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" (2010)
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Directed by Rich Lee
Director Rich Lee works with the Black Eyed Peas again here. The video is most notable for the extensive use of pixellation as a special effect.
