Just Can't Get Enough (The Black Eyed Peas song)
February 18, 2011
Just Can not Get Enough is a song by the American band The Black Eyed Peas. The song was will.i.am of the group members, Apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie, with the support of Joshua Alvarez, Stephen Shadowen, Rodney Jerkins, and Julie Frost wrote. It was produced for the sixth studio album The Beginning (2011) and, announced on 21 January 2011 as the second single from the album, according to The Time ( Dirty Bit). The song reached in several countries, the top 5 of their respective singles charts, as in Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Until April 2011, the single has sold more than one million copies.
Background and composition
On 21 January 2011, the Black Eyed Peas have announced on their official website that Just Can not Get Enough is released as the second single from The Beginning. According to the official website, the song is an attempt to show the " physical and emotional vocal range ," the singer Fergie.
Rodney Jerkins, and Julie Frost composed the song together. Jerkins played in the composition of piano and Frost wrote the lyrics and the melody. The Darkchild production team took over the production of the song. Then took Will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas on the song.
Music Video
The director for the music video for Just Can not Get Enough led Ben Mor.Das music video for the song was filmed in Tokyo, one week before the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake within three days. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight Fergie told the music video and the earthquake: "It was the simplest music video I 've ever made, because the video just shows us and our lives. I love that this video is a real insight into our life on the road, it shows how lonely it can be when one is separated from the people you love. The video also demonstrates our love and connection to Japan. Our sympathy goes to all Japanese who are affected by this disaster, " Taboo said:". It was an amazing moment because Japan has always been my favorite place. It was great that we were able to turn our music video. God bless the Japanese. Our love goes out to all Japanese. "
The music video had its world premiere on 16 March 2011 on the music site Vevo. The music video begins with the heading: " The music video was filmed in Japan one week before the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. Our sympathy goes to all of Japan. We love you. " Fergie sings the song in the video to her hotel room, will.i.am is in the car. Taboo raps while he goes for a walk in Tokyo and apl.de.ap raps the song in front of a futuristic lights canvas. During the video scenes from Tokyo's nightlife are shown, with young people taking photos of the city and go to the clubs. The music video calls on viewers to donate money to the Japanese Red Cross.
Critics praised the music video. Bill Lamb of About.com wrote: "The feel ... what already a bit melancholy depicting the loneliness and separation of being on the road. However, de factthat the clip which filmed in Tokyo, Japan just a week before the recent devastating earthquake gives the video even more depth and poignance. "
Live performances
The Black Eyed Peas played the song live for the first time in the ninth season of American Idol on March 17, 2011. 's Appearance began with will.i.am. He played the melody on the piano and dedicated the song Japan. Then Fergie began with the singing, while she sat on the piano and wore a white dress. A short time later, Will.i.am went with Fergie on stage and began their duet singing. Apl.de.ap and Taboo also came on stage and rapped to the song. Just as Will.i.am both also wore white clothes. The Black Eyed Peas Just Can not Get Enough play on the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2011 and the Mission to MTV World Stage.