SHOW REVIEW: Black Eye Peas

By Sandy Zimmerman

(Photos were shot by Sandy Zimmerman during the concert.)

The Black Eyed Peas’ concert could be compared to an explosion of frantic movements with a blast of showmanship. It was an action-driven show combining hip-hop and rapping along with Electro-pop music added to the mix.

No one knew what would happen next! The audience was experiencing the Black Eyed Peas’ fantasy world. I was especially impressed with their dazzling costumes flashing before my eyes. The shiny, metallic robot designs were AWESOME while those skin-tight fitting outfits with a kaleidoscope of eye popping colors enhanced by the smoke and lights created a full production.

Everything was happening at once as each member of the group continually kept moving around the different platforms on the stage. This style of staging allowed the audience to see more of each of the individual performers while holding their attention. They all got the spotlight for quick solos. & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp;

Expect the unexpected at a Black Eyed Peas’ concert! Inventive and sometimes outrageous, the Black Eyed Peas have built such an enormous following around the world that the audience eagerly awaited their performance. Yes, most people are familiar with the group’s costumes and wild dance movements, but you must be there to see them in person for the full effect.

I especially liked the PIZAZZ, originality and showmanship of their overall production. What a performance!

The Black Eyed Peas’ song choice brought their hits “I Gotta Feeling,” “Boom Boom Pow,” “Pump It,” “Don’t Phunk With My Heart,” “Let’s Get Retarded,” and more.

The Black Eyed Peas were named after soul food because they are the “food for the soul”.

They have appeared many times in Las Vegas, at the Sam Boyd Stadium, Mandalay Bay Resort, and any other arena that was big enough to be filled with their fans; the Black Eyed Peas have carved a niche for themselves as entertainers.

After their first album, Elephunk, successfully surpassed all other hip hop groups by selling over 7.5 million albums world- wide, they toured for 18 months. The Black Eyed Peas won three more GRAMMY Awards this year – Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals  (“I Gotta Feeling”); Best Pop Vocal Album (The E.N.D.); and Best Short Form Music Video (“Boom Boom Pow”). To date, The Black Eyed Peas’ fifth studio album The E.N.D., has sold nearly 2 million units in the U.S. and over 5.5 million units worldwide with digital single sales in the U.S. selling over 12.5 million tracks.  The Black Eyed Peas have logged over 350 headlining tour dates in 29 countries, with over 2.5 million tickets sold. They seemed to keep people of all ages, races, and cultures happy.

Front man and producer of the multi-platinum Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am is responsible for leading them into being recognized as one of the most popular groups in music.

Stacy Ann Ferguson, Fergie, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, fashion designer and actress. Her successful run with the Black Eyed Peas was later substituted for a solo career in 2006-08, and returned to the group in 2009 to the present. Ferguson also appeared in the Poseidon remake and had supporting roles in Grindhouse.

Sandy Zimmerman is an award winning show and dining reviewer, features columnist, and talk show host of the Las Vegas Today Show and Discover the Ultimate Vacation travel specials.