Dante Santiago
Dante Santiago (born November 9, 1970) is an American music executive and singer. He is a founding member of Black Eyed Peas.[1]
Dante Santiago | |
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Born | Danté Hauve Santiago Inglewood, California, U.S. |
Other names | The Voice 5th Pea The Stamp |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse |
Catherine Santiago (m. 2015) |
Musical career | |
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Formerly of |
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In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5. [2]
Music career
In 1988, Santiago began his music career when he met up with rapper apl.de.ap and will.i.am.[1] They collaborated with the rap group Atban Klann on Ruthless Records owned by Eazy-E.[3] Due to Eazy-E's death in 1995, they changed their name to Black Eyed Peas and Santiago left the group in the same year.[4][5] In 2002, he rejoined the group and sang multiple songs including "Let's Get It Started" and "Hey Mama".[6]
Santiago released his debut singles "It's OK" and "Nasty Like Us" both appearing on National Lampoon's Jake's Booty Call Soundtrack. On will.i.am's Must B 21 album, he featured on the song "Sumthin' Special" while also releasing his first solo EP Inside Te's World. [7]
In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as Coach Advisor on The Voice UK and also on The Voice Australia (2014). He continued working with will.i.am as Executive Producer on his fourth album willpower.[8] They released the hit singles "This Is Love" featuring Eva Simons,[9] "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears and "#thatPower" featuring Justin Bieber.[10]
Discography
Studio Albums
- Inside Te's World (2003)
- Dante (2006) [11]
As lead artist
Title | Year | Label |
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"Get Off the Wall"
(as of a member of Black Eyed Peas) |
1995 | iam |
BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z.
(as of a member of Broshigeez) [12] |
1998 | apl.de.ap |
"It's OK"
(777 Kamikaze and Dante Santiago) |
2003 | BBE |
"Nasty Like Us"
(Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good) |
2003 | iam |
"Nasty Like Us" (Rerelease)
(Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good) |
2021 | Ghettro Inc |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Label |
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"Mountain Top"
(Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Mr. Shaw) |
1994 | Ruthless Records |
"Focus on You"
(Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion) |
1994 | Ruthless Records |
"Duet"
(Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion) |
1994 | Ruthless Records |
"Sumthin' Special"
(feat NIU, Dante Santiago and Taboo) |
2003 | BBE |
"Dum Diddly"
(Black Eyed Peas feat Dante Santiago) |
2005 | iam/Interscope |
"As the Road Gets Rough"
(777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago) |
2007 | 777 Kamikaze |
"Impatient"
(will.i.am feat Dante Santiago) |
2007 | iam/Interscope |
"We Keep It Going"
(777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago) |
2007 | 777 Kamikaze |
"The World Is Crazy"
(will.i.am feat Dante Santiago)[13] |
2013 | iam/Interscope |
Collaborations
Title | Year | Album |
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"Hey Mama"
(Black Eyed Peas featuring Tippa Irie) |
2004 | Elephunk |
"Let's Get It Started"
(Black Eyed Peas) | ||
"My Style"
(bep featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland) |
2005 | Monkey Business |
"They Don't Want Music"
(The Black Eyed Peas featuring James Brown) | ||
"I Love My Bitch"
(Busta Rhymes featuring Kelis and will.i.am) |
2006 | The Big Bang |
"Mas que Nada"
(Sérgio Mendes featuring the Black Eyed Peas) |
Timeless | |
"Keep Bouncin'"
(Too Short feat will.i.am and Snoop Dogg) |
Blow the Whistle | |
"Heat" | 2008 | E=MC² |
"Imma Be"
(Black Eyed Peas) |
2009 | The E.N.D |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012-2016 | The Voice UK | Himself | Coach Advisor |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | The Voice Australia | Himself | Coach Advisor |
Tours
Headlining
- 1992: Balistyx Album Release Party at (Whisky A Go Go) [14]
- 1994: Atban Klann
- 1995: Black Eyed Peas
Opening act
- 1999-2000: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (opening for Burning Star)
- 2001: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (opening for Black Eyed Peas)
- 2005: Opening act for John Legend (Sydney, AU)
- 2006: Inside Te's World Tour (opening for Black Eyed Peas) [15]
Featured Artist
- 2003: Coachella Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
- 2003: Elephunk Tour
- 2004: Fly or Die Tour (with bep and N.E.R.D.)
- 2004: Glastonbury Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
- 2005–06: Monkey Business Tour
- 2007: Live Earth Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
- 2009–10: The E.N.D. World Tour
- 2011: The Beginning World Tour
- 2013-15 #willpower Tour (with will.i.am)
References
- "BBC One - The Voice UK, Series 1, Dante Santiago: "Join Team will.i.am!"". BBC. 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- "Dido, Cerys join 'Voice' Battle Rounds". Digital Spy. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- "How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E's Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation". The Culture Crypt. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- "Black Eyed Peas Show They Can Still Get It Started Without Fergie (Video)Ambrosia For Heads". ambrosiaforheads.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- "Black Eyed Peas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- Hey Mama by Black Eyed Peas, Tippa Irie, Tony Maserati, Dante Santiago - Track Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-04
- "Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World". Album. Feb 17, 2003. Retrieved Feb 17, 2003.
- Han, Yimeng. "Music: Is will.i.am's '#willpower' brilliant, awful or both?". El Estoque. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- "Will.i.am – review".
- The Essential Britney Spears - Britney Spears | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-09
- "Dante Santiago album – Dante". Album. January 7, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2006.
- "Bro. S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. EP". Album. Feb 18, 2002. Retrieved Feb 18, 2002.
- "will.i.am featuring Dante Santiago "The World Is Crazy"". willpower. Apr 16, 2013. Retrieved Apr 16, 2013.
- "Balistyx Album Release Party". Club. August 27, 1992. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- "Dante Santiago's Inside Te's World Tour". Arena. September 23, 2005. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
External links
- Dante Santiago discography at Discogs
- Dante Santiago at AllMusic
- Dante Santiago at IMDb