When I chilled with Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas at the Peas’ recording studio, we touched on so many potent topics – from his role in Street Fighter to the Peas’ upcoming album (The E.N.D.) – that, for your viewing pleasure, I had to break the interview down into two segments!

So, today, let’s kick things off with the revealing first portion of our session – where Tab recalls how Justin Timberlake’s split with Britney Spears impacted the recording of the Peas’ first crossover hit “Where Is The Love?”.

Next week, I’ll hit you up with the second part of our discussion that finds Tab giving us insight on what drives him his energetic performances, how acting has humbled him, and why he’s so passionate about science/technology right now.

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