Taboo (rapper)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Taboo


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Birth_name = Jaime Luis Gómez
Alias = Taboo Nawasha
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Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, United States
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Origin = Los Angeles, California, United States
Instrument = Electric keyboard, vocals
Genre = Hip hop
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Years_active = 1995–present
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Associated_acts = Black Eyed Peas
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Jaime Luis Gómez, (born July 14, 1975) [ [http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/bakotunes/1025 The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!] ] better known as Taboo Nawasha, is an American musical performer who achieved fame as a member of the Black Eyed Peas.

Early life & "Black Eyed Peas"

Taboo was born in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, of Mexican and Shoshone descent. He was raised in Rosemead, California. As a child he aspired to be a philanthropist, and did not turn to music until his late teens. He joined the Black Eyed Peas in 1995 - band mates apl.de.ap and will.i.am were originally in a group called Atban Klann, but changed the name after changing record labels. In 2003 Stacy Ferguson joined and completed the band's current lineup. Taboo is known for his Kung-Fu inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do) and an eclectic style of dress.

Beyond the Black Eyed Peas

Taboo attended Muscatel Middle School, and recently funded the graduation party for the graduating class of 2007. His son, Joshua Gomez, was part of the graduating class of 2007. Taboo was present at the graduation ceremony which took place in Muscatel Middle School on June 20, 2007.

Taboo has recently announced plans to launch a non-profit arts school for children living in his hometown of Rosemead, California.

Taboo's first acting role was in the film "Dirty" [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439544 Dirty (2005)] ] with Wyclef Jean, playing the part of Ramírez.

Taboo made a remix to the song "La Paga" by Juanes.

Currently,when Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album titled "Taboo". He has collaborated with Ryan Key of Yellowcard on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with race rapper David Rolas for the song "Morena", and rapper Fudge Dog on the song "Get It". He will be in another movie called "Cosmic Radio" which also stars Michael Madsen, although no date has been confirmed for the release of the film.

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As of 15 May 2007, Taboo has said that some of the collaborators might be Frankie J, E-40, Pitbull, and Kumbia Kings. He has also said his solo album will be out next autumn/fall. Shakira, Blu Cantrell and Juanes are also rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort.

He is also going to portray Vega in the upcoming .

On July 12, Taboo married fiancé Jaymie Dizon in Pasadena, California. Will.i.am and Apl.de.ap served as groomsmen, while Fergie and her fiancé, actor Josh Duhamel, were guests. The ceremony took place just two days before Taboo’s 33rd birthday. [ [http://www.fnfamous.com/2008/07/13/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-weds/ Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds] "Fn' Famous"] Taboo is also a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group.

Discography

* 2009-2010: Taboo [ [http://taboo.blackeyedpeas.com/blog/582589 - The Official Black Eyed Peas Website] ]

Filmography

* (2005) Be Cool: The Black Eyed Peas
* (2005) Dirty: Ramirez
* (2007) Cosmic Radio: Marcus
* (2009) : Vega
* (2009) Queen of the South:

References