Imma Be

The Black Eyed Peas

About Imma Be

"Imma Be" is a song performed by the American hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas taken from their fifth studio album The E. N. D. The song's title is a slang expression, meaning "I am going to be" or "I will be" [something or some activity]. Initially released as a promotional single, the song went on to receive a full release as the fourth single in the United States and Canada from the album, the fifth overall, and is the third single from the album to reach number-one on the Billboard Hot 100. Critical reception to the song was generally positive, with some critics saying that it was a standout track from the album. The video for the song was filmed back-to-back as one collective clip, totaling ten minutes in length with "Rock That Body" which is the fourth international single from the album. The collective montage is titled "Imma Be Rocking That Body". The song was part of the soundtrack of the film The Other Guys (2010) and was used in the bar scene. The song can also be heard in the film The Hangover Part II (2011). However, it does not feature on the official soundtrack. 


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2010
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I'mma be on the next level
I'mma be rocking over that bass tremble
I'mma be chilling with my motherfuckin' crew
I'mma be making all them deals you wanna do (ha)
I'mma be up in them A list flicks
Doin one handed flips, and I'mma be
Sipping on drinks cause
I'mma be shaking my hips
You goin' be licking your lips
I'mma be taking them pics
Lookin all fly and shit
I'mma be the fliest chick (so fly)
I'mma be spreading my wings
I'mma be doing my thing (do it do it, okay)

I'mma I'mma swing it this way, (I'mma I'mma) I'mma I'mma swing it that-a way
This is freaky Fergie, and I'mma (I'mma) be here to say
21st century til infinity

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Rich baby what what I'mma I'mma I'mma be
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On top, never stop (be be)
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I'mma be the upgraded new negro
I'mma be the average brother with soul
I'mma be world wide international
I'mma be in Rio rocking Tokyo
I'mma be brilliant with my millions
Loan out a billion, I get back a trillion
I'mma be a brother, but my name ain't Lemen
I'mma be ya banker loading out semen
Honeys in debt, but we bouncing them checks but,
I don't really mind when they bouncing them checks
I'mma be, I'mma be I'mma be I'mma be Rich
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I'mma be sick with the flow
When the goal is to rock the whole globe
I'mma be the future
I'mma be the whole, reason why you niggas come to a show
You can see what I'm rockin'
And I'm kickin' down a door

I'mma be up in the club
Doin' whatever I like
I'mma be popping that bubbly
Coolin' and living that good life
Oh let's make this last forever
Partying and we'll chill together

On and on and on and on and
On and on and on and on and

I'mma be rocking like this (What)
Y'all niggas wanna talk shit (But)
Wanting you put it on the blog (nigga)
Rocking like this my job (nigga)
We can't help that we popular
And all these folks want to flock to us
Come to a show and just rock with us
A million plus with binoculars

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I'mma be living that good life
I'mma be living that good good
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I'mma be, rocking that Apl.de.ap infinite
B-E-P we definite
We on some next level shit
Futuristic musically
Power will full with energy
From the soul we sonically
Sending positivity
Crossed the globe, and seven seas
Take care our families
Rocking shows makin' cheese
I'mma be out with my peas
Living life, feeling free
That's how it's supposed to be
Come join my festivities
Celebrate like I'mma be

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas is a North American hip hop group. It mainly comprises rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they have since added R&B, pop, dance, electro and techno influences. Though founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they found widespread acclaim and achieved high record sales. Since that time, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Black Eyed Peas are the second-best-selling artist or group for downloaded tracks, with over 42 million sales as of the end of 2011. more »

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Written by: Allan Pineda, Daniel Foder, Jaime Gomez, JAared Tankel, Keith Harris, Michael Jospeh Deller, Stacy Ferguson, Thomas Brennek, Will Adams

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Imma Be" is a track from the fifth studio album of The Black Eyed Peas called "The E.N.D.", which stands for "The Energy Never Dies".
Chart Performance
The song managed to reach No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks consecutively.
Release Date
"Imma Be” was officially released as a single on December 15, 2009.
Song Length
The duration of the song "Imma Be" is approximately 4 minutes and 17 seconds long.
Music Video
The music video for "Imma Be” was directed by Rich Lee, who has also directed several other music videos for The Black Eyed Peas.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the merged genre of hip hop and electronic dance music.
Song Composition
It was written by band members will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo. It was also co-written and co-produced by DJ Ammo and will.i.am.
Digital Sales
The song has been certified 3x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after it sold over three million digital copies in the United States.
Song's Production
"Imma Be" was recorded in two different locations, Square Prod in Paris and Metropolis Studios in London.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Imma Be" talk about living life to the fullest, being yourself, and achieving success.
Popular Culture
The song was used in the 2010 film "Date Night" starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
Awards
Although the song itself did not win any awards, the album it was featured in won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2010.
Critical Reception
Some critics praised the track for its catchy hooks and danceable beats, while others criticized it for its repeated phrases.
Mash-up Track
A popular mash-up of "Imma Be" with the band's other chart-topping hit "I Gotta Feeling" was frequently played in radio stations.

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