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== Music career == | == Music career == |
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Dante Santiago | |
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Born | Danté Hauve Santiago (1970-11-09) November 9, 1970 (age 54) Inglewood, California, U.S. |
Other names | The Voice 5th Pea The Stamp |
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Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse |
Catherine Santiago (m. 2015) |
Musical career | |
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Musical artist |
Dante Santiago (born November 9, 1970) is an American music executive and singer. He is a founding member of Black Eyed Peas.
In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5.
Early life
Santiago was born in Inglewood, California, raised in South Central LA and Baldwin Hills. The son of Celesteen Santiago Dean and Antone Santiago. He is mixed with African American and Puerto Rican descent. He has a brother, Michon Neal and two sisters, Charron Santiago and Millicent Santiago.
Music career
In 1988, Santiago began his music career when he met up with rapper apl.de.ap and will.i.am. They collaborated with the rap group Atban Klann on Ruthless Records owned by Eazy-E. 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. In 2002, he rejoined the group and sang multiple songs including "Let's Get It Started" and "Hey Mama".
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.
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. They released the hit singles "This Is Love" featuring Eva Simons, "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears and "#thatPower" featuring Justin Bieber.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Inside Te's World (2003)
- Dante (2006)
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) |
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) |
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 |
Music Executive
The following is a list of albums, songs & productions Dante Santiago has credit as A&R, Associate and Executive Producer:
- A&R Executive (Albums)
- 2003: Black Eyed Peas – Elephunk
- 2005: Black Eyed Peas – Monkey Business
- 2006: Fergie – The Dutchess
- 2007: will.i.am – Songs About Girls
- 2008: Michael Jackson – Thriller 25
- 2009: Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
- 2010: Black Eyed Peas – The Beginning
- 2011: LMFAO – Sorry for Party Rocking
- 2013: will.i.am – #willpower
- 2020: Lyndrik Xela – Get to Know U (Part 1)
- Executive Producer
- 2003: Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World
- 2006: Dante Santiago – Dante
- 2011: Black Eyed Peas Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show
- 2011: DJ Homicide feat Sky Blu of LMFAO – "F.U.M.C."
- 2013: will.i.am – #willpower
- 2013: Britney Spears – The Essential Britney Spears
- 2016: Black Eyed Peas – #WHERESTHELOVE? (Part 2)
- 2020: Damoni – "I'm Free (Watch Me Go)"
- 2020: Lyndrik Xela – Get to Know U (Part 1)
- 2021: Dante Santiago – "Nasty Like Us"
- 2023: Dante Santiago – Dante Santiago Podcast
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 |
Music videos
Year | Song title | Notes | Appearance | Ref |
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1992 | "I Told Ya" | David Faustino | Appeared | |
1994 | "Puddles of H20" | Atban Klann | Appeared | |
2000 | "Weekends" | Black Eyed Peas | Appeared | |
2001 | "I Am" | will.i.am | Appeared | |
2003 | "Shut Up" | Black Eyed Peas | Appeared | |
2003 | "Hey Mama" | Black Eyed Peas | Appeared | |
2003 | "Boogie That Be" | Black Eyed Peas | Appeared | |
2003 | "Nasty Like Us" | Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good | Lead Artist | |
2004 | "Let's Get It Started" (at Glastonbury Festival) | Black Eyed Peas | Featured | |
2005 | "Don't Phunk with My Heart" | Black Eyed Peas | Appeared | |
2005 | "Dum Diddly" (Live from Sydney to Vegas) | Black Eyed Peas | Featured | |
2007 | "Let's Get It Started" (at Live Earth) | Black Eyed Peas | Featured | |
2007 | "I Got It from My Mama" | will.i.am | Appeared | |
2010 | "I Gotta Feeling" (Live at Staples Center) | Black Eyed Peas | Featured | |
2011 | "Don't Stop the Party" | Black Eyed Peas | Appeared | |
2011 | "F.U.M.C." (feat SkyBlu of LMFAO and GoonRock) | DJ Homicide | Appeared |
Tours
Headlining
- 1992: Balistyx Album Release Party at (Whisky A Go Go)
- 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)
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)
- Notes
- signifies A&R Coodinator
- signifies Creative A&R
- signifies Head of A&R
- signifies Executive Producer
- signifies Associate Producer
- signifies Consultant
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.
- Dante Santiago at AllMusic
- "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.
- "David Faustino as D'Lil "I Told Ya"". YouTube. Oct 5, 1992. Retrieved Apr 16, 2009.
- "Atban Klann - Puddles Of H2O". YouTube. Aug 13, 2014. Retrieved Aug 13, 2014.
- "Black Eyed Peas featuring Dante Santiago at Glastonbury Festival". YouTube. June 26, 2004. Retrieved June 26, 2004.
- "The Black Eyed Peas featuring Dante Santiago "Dum Diddly" (Live from Sydney to Vegas DVD)". YouTube. October 3, 2005. Retrieved October 3, 2005.
- "The Black Eyed Peas featuring Dante Santiago #Let's Get This Party Started"Live Earth 2007 BBC London". YouTube. Aug 18, 2012. Retrieved Aug 18, 2012.
- "The Black Eyed Peas featuring Dante Santiago "I Got A Feeling" (Live from Staples Center)". YouTube. March 30, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- "DJ Homicide feat SkyBlu of LMFAO and GoonRock "F.U.M.C."". YouTube. August 16, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- "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
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