Joints & Jam
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"Joints & Jam" is the debut single by American hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas
, taken from their debut studio album, Behind the Front
. The song features the vocals of Kim Hill
. The song is featured in the Bulworth soundtrack
. A remix of this song, entitled "That's the Joint", appears on the group's fifth studio album, The E.N.D.
The song samples "Love Till The End Of Time" by Paulinho da Costa
and Hill sings a reworking of Frankie Valli
's "Grease".
sees him and helps him, but gets himself stuck to the screen. While will.i.am is singing his verse, Apl.de.ap
and Taboo
see him stuck to the screen, they also get stuck to the screen and drop all their food and drinks. Kim Hill
is seen in the video but she and the other people in the background do not get stuck to the screen. At the end of the video, a remix of "Fallin' Up" begins and the three members of Black Eyed Peas
are seen break dancing.
United Kingdom
America
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
, taken from their debut studio album, Behind the Front
Behind the Front
Behind the Front is the debut album by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas, released in 1998.-Background:Most of the tracks were demos for the Grass Roots album, with added verses by new member Taboo. The song "Joints & Jam" appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Bulworth, where it was billed...
. The song features the vocals of Kim Hill
Kim Hill (soul musician)
Kim Hill is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known for being the backup vocalist in the hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas. She left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Fergie in 2002...
. The song is featured in the Bulworth soundtrack
Bulworth (soundtrack)
Bulworth is the soundtrack to the film Bulworth. The soundtrack was certified Platinum by the RIAA with over 1,000,000 copies sold.-Track listing:#Dr. Dre & LL Cool J: "Zoom"#*Producer - Dr...
. A remix of this song, entitled "That's the Joint", appears on the group's fifth studio album, The E.N.D.
The E.N.D.
According to review aggregator Metacritic, The E.N.D. received an average of 60 out of 100 indicating mixed to average reviews from music critics, based on fifteen critiques, higher than their 2005 album Monkey Business but lower than their 2003 breakout Elephunk, with critics agreeing that the...
The song samples "Love Till The End Of Time" by Paulinho da Costa
Paulinho Da Costa
Paulinho da Costa is a Brazilian percussionist born in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the most recorded musicians of modern times. Playing over two hundred percussion instruments, he has participated in thousands of recording sessions, Grammy Award-winning albums, hit songs, soundtracks, radio...
and Hill sings a reworking of Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli is an American musician, most famous as frontman of The Four Seasons. He is well-known for his unusually powerful falsetto singing voice...
's "Grease".
Music video
The music video starts with a boy who gets sucked into the screen, will.i.amWill.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
sees him and helps him, but gets himself stuck to the screen. While will.i.am is singing his verse, Apl.de.ap
Apl.de.ap
Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr. better known as apl.de.ap , is a Filipino-American rapper, record producer, and occasional drummer who is best known as a member of The Black Eyed Peas.-Early life:Pineda was born in Belfast...
and Taboo
Taboo (rapper)
Jaime Luis Gómez , better known by his stage name Taboo, is an American singer, actor, and rapper best known as a member of the group The Black Eyed Peas.-Personal life:...
see him stuck to the screen, they also get stuck to the screen and drop all their food and drinks. Kim Hill
Kim Hill (soul musician)
Kim Hill is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known for being the backup vocalist in the hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas. She left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Fergie in 2002...
is seen in the video but she and the other people in the background do not get stuck to the screen. At the end of the video, a remix of "Fallin' Up" begins and the three members of Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
are seen break dancing.
Track listings
Europe- "Joints & Jam" (Clean) - 3:22
- "Joints & Jam" (LP Version) - 3:37
- "What It Is" - 3:23
- "Leave It All Behind" - 4:40
United Kingdom
- "Joints & Jam" (Clean) - 3:22
- "Joints & Jam" (LP Version) - 3:37
- "Joints & Jam" (Instant Flava Mix) - 3:23
America
- "Joints & Jam" (Billion Mix) - 3:22
- "Joints & Jam" (The Joint Mix) - 3:37
- "Joints & Jam" (Instant Flava Mix) - 2:23
Charts
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UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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