Why did Fergie leave the Black Eyed Peas?
While the Black Eyed Peas will always be iconic, Fergie leaving the group marked the end of an era. Yet we can’t blame her for leaving, considering the reason she did so. As Will.i.am. explained to Billboard, Fergie left to focus on being a mom to her son, Axl.
How did the Black Eyed Peas get famous?
The Black Eyed Peas first formed in the mid-’90s, but after Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson joined in 2002, their fame skyrocketed. The group — which consisted of Fergie, William “Will.i.am” Adams, Jaime Luis “Taboo” Gomez, and Allan “apl.de.ap” Pineda — released “Where Is the Love?” in 2003, which blew up and put them at the top of the charts.
Who is the Black Eyed Peas’ new singer?
While they miss Fergie, the Black Eyed Peas are excited about their new singer, J.Rey Soul, who is featured on their latest single, “Mamacita,” as well as their new album, Translation. “I want to say how proud I am of J.Rey Soul as well, because I know people are probably wondering who this artist is,” said Taboo.
What happened to Fergie?
However, the group might look different these days as Fergie has been MIA since 2017, Distractify reported. Why is that? Keep reading, because we get to the bottom of it.
The Black Eyed Peas are revealing why Fergie stepped away from the music group in 2017, after over 10 years of working together. In a new interview with Billboard magazine, Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo stated that their former bandmate left the group out of a desire to devote herself to being a “great mom.”
Who is J Rey soul from the Black Eyed Peas?
After Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson left the Black Eyed Peas, the group brought in another artist: J.Rey Soul (real name Jessica Reynoso), who sings on the track “Mamacita” alongside Ozuna. “I feel like we’re giving birth to a new artist, J. Rey Soul,” Jaime Luis “Taboo” Gomez told Billboard in June 2020.