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Story and photos by Kate Seesholtz The Black Eyed Peas brought their The E.N.D. Tour to Nashville's Sommet Center Friday night. Opening act LMFAO kicked off the evening with a show that was at times laughable. The DJ-backed duo that became famous in part to a connection to record label legend Berry Gordy (one is his son, the other his nephew), sang songs such as "I'm in Miami (bitch)" and "La La La." Their portion of the show came off as more of a joke than a serious attempt at music.Rapper Ludacris opened the second part of the evening, focusing on his hit singles as well as new songs from his album to be released later this year. He had the crowd shouting "hoes" over and over as he and a partner sang through "Area Codes," his hit made famous by the line, "I've got hoes in different area codes." Ludacris also covered Usher's hit single "Yeah," helping to set the nightclub feel for the rest of the evening. The Black Eyed Peas kicked off their headlining portion of the night with style. Rising slowly up from the bowels of the stage, the group appeared one by one, surrounded by smoke and green lights. It was a spectacular start to the incredible stage show. With futuristic costumes The Black Eyed Peas worked every inch of the tiered stage that included a massive catwalk out into the crowd. They sang hits such as "Meet Me Halfway" early on. That particular song included female singer Fergie alone on the stage, wind blowing through her hair as she swayed. The Black eyed peas truly went above and beyond to top any previous tours. Everything from their backup dancers that transformed into boom boxes, to rigs set up that allowed them to swing through the air, was a spectacle. The Black Eyed Pea's E.N.D. Tour is not an event to be missed. |
Black Eyed Peas |
Black Eyed Peas |
Black Eyed Peas |
Black Eyed Peas |
Ludacris |
Black Eyed Peas |
Black Eyed Peas |
Black Eyed Peas |
Black Eyed Peas |
Ludacris |
Black Eyed Peas |
LMFAO |
Ludacris |
LMFAO |
LMFAO |
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