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===Other collaborations===
===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 Funky Dog on the song "Get It". In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with [[Merengue music|merengue]] star [[Juan Luis Guerra]] on a remix of his hit song "[La Llave de Mi Corazón (song)|La Llave de Mi Corazón]]". In addition, he created a remix to the song "La Paga" by [[Juanes]].
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 Funky Dog on the song "Get It". In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with [[Merengue music|merengue]] star [[Juan Luis Guerra]] on a remix of his hit song "[[La Llave de Mi Corazón (song)|La Llave de Mi Corazón]]". In addition, he created a remix to the song "La Paga" by [[Juanes]].
He is also part of the now "Black Eyed Peas"
He is also part of the now "Black Eyed Peas"


Revision as of 19:20, 7 April 2010

Taboo
SpouseJaymie Dizon (2008-present)

Jaime Luis Gomez (born July 14, 1975),[2] better known by his stage name Taboo, is an American rapper, actor, and singer best known as a member of the hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas.

Personal background

Taboo is of mixed Mexican and Shoshone descent.[3][4] He was born in Boyle Heights, California and raised in LA, 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 December 5, 1993.[6][7]

Music career

The Black Eyed Peas

Taboo performing with the Black Eyed Peas at Outside Lands 2009

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 kung-fu-inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do and a black belt in Ninjutsu) and an eclectic style of dress.[8] It is possible that his martial arts skills could have had a factor into him being cast as video game character Vega (whose character's fighting style somewhat match Taboo's) in the live-action movie Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li.

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.

Taboo performing at a Black Eyed Peas concert at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2004.

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 Funky 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. He is also part of the now "Black Eyed Peas"

Acting

Taboo's first acting role was in the film Dirty[11] 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.[12] Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group

Discography Solo

Discography with The Black Eyed Peas

Main article: Black Eyed Peas discography

Studio Albums

Compilations

DVDs

Tours

Filmography

References

  1. ^ IMDB bio
  2. ^ The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!
  3. ^ http://www.villagevoice.com/2004-04-13/news/rap-rage-redvolution
  4. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-10-01-2778755976_x.htm
  5. ^ Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds Fn' Famous
  6. ^ Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child US Magazine, February 7, 2009
  7. ^ http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140
  8. ^ "Talking With…Taboo". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  9. ^ Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! Online, July 13, 2009
  10. ^ http://www.tabmagnificent.com/
  11. ^ Dirty (2005)
  12. ^ "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
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