The Case of Adam Freeland vs The Black Eyed Peas

You be the judge…this trial started when British, breakbeat producer Adam Freeland commented on his twitter feed that his track “Mancry”, off of his recent release Cope, sounded remarkably similar to one of the newest Black Eyed Peas tracks “Party All the Time”.

At first look, it looks like the backing ambient synth in the BEP track is amazingly similar AND Freeland released his track much earlier than the Peas’ album was made…meaning, Will.i.Am could be guilty…you be the judge after listening!

In the coming weeks, we’ll see if any official word or lawsuit erupts.

Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.

While their fifth studio album might be titled The E.N.D., LA’s the Black Eyed Peas shouldn’t be stopping anytime soon.  Comprised of members Fergie, will.i.am, Apl.De.Ap, and Taboo; the group has been riding strong with hits such as “Where is the Love”, “Let’s Get it Started”, and “My Humps” with plenty other gems in between.

Standing for The Energy Never Dies, the album dropping tomorrow has plenty of the party vibe the group has been known for.  Addictive vocal hooks and poppin’ beats are their forte.   The first single, Boom Boom Pow, has been rocking dancefloors for months.

This record fits right in with the sound thats been sweeping pop music…house beats, glimmers of autotune, and plenty of repetitive choruses that create a sound that’s becoming typical; yet BEP does it as good as anybody.

Outside of “Boom Boom Pow”, other gems on this disc include “I’ve Gotta Feeling” and “Rock That Body” which samples the great Rob Base.  ”Missing You” and “Rockin to the Beat” are solid picks as well, with many of these non-singles havinga taste of the progressive-electro sound.

If you’re a BEP fan, you know what to expect, and this album doesn’t disappoint.  It’s simplicity should bring about repetitive listens and that’s what BEP is all about…