Dante Santiago

Dante Santiago
Dante Santiago
Born	Danté Hauve Santiago; Inglewood, California, U.S.
Other names	The Voice; 5th Pea; The Stamp
Occupations	Singer; A&R; Consultant; Executive Producer;
Years active	1988–present
Spouse	Catherine Santiago (m. 2015)
	Musical career
Genres	Pop; Hip Hop; R&B;
Instrument	Vocals;
Labels	Ghettro Inc; will.i.am Music; Ruthless; Interscope;
Formerly of	Black Eyed Peas; Broshigeez;

Dante Santiago (born November 9, 1970) ^[1] is an American music executive and singer. He is a founding member of Black Eyed Peas.^[2]

In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5.^[3]^[4]

Music career

In 1988, Santiago began his music career as a Singer and Dancer. In 1992, he collaborated with rappers will.i.am and apl.de.ap^[2] apart of the rap group Atban Klann on Ruthless Records owned by Eazy-E.^[5] Due to Eazy's death in 1995, Will and Apl left Ruthless, formed a trio with Santiago and changed their name to Black Eyed Peas. After adding friend Taboo they recorded demos and did a few shows. Later in the year, Santiago left the group.^[6]^[7] In 2002, he rejoined the group and brought in Fergie ^[8] who was chosen as the lead singer, after being introduced to the band by Santiago. He also sang on multiple songs including "Let's Get It Started" and "Hey Mama".^[9]

Santiago released his debut singles "It's OK" and "Nasty Like Us" both appearing on National Lampoon's Jake's Booty Call Soundtrack. On will.i.am's Must B 21 album, he featured on the song "Sumthin' Special" while also releasing his first solo EP Inside Te's World. ^[10]

In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as Coach Advisor on The Voice UK and also on The Voice Australia (2014). He continued working with will.i.am as Executive Producer on his fourth album willpower.^[11] They released the hit singles "This Is Love" featuring Eva Simons,^[12] "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears and "#thatPower" featuring Justin Bieber.^[13]

Discography

Studio Albums

Inside Te's World (2003)
Dante (2006) ^[14]

As lead artist


Title	Year	Label
"Get Off the Wall" (as of a member of Black Eyed Peas)	1995	iam
BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (as of a member of Broshigeez) ^[15]	1998	apl.de.ap
"It's OK" (777 Kamikaze and Dante Santiago)	2003	BBE
"Nasty Like Us" (Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good)	2003	iam
"Nasty Like Us" (Rerelease) (Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good)	2021	Ghettro Inc

As featured artist


Title	Year	Label
"Mountain Top" (Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Mr. Shaw)	1994	Ruthless Records
"Focus on You" (Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion)	1994	Ruthless Records
"Duet" (Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion)	1994	Ruthless Records
"Sumthin' Special" (feat NIU, Dante Santiago and Taboo)	2003	BBE
"Dum Diddly" (Black Eyed Peas feat Dante Santiago)	2005	iam/Interscope
"As the Road Gets Rough" (777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago)	2007	777 Kamikaze
"Impatient" (will.i.am feat Dante Santiago)	2007	iam/Interscope
"We Keep It Going" (777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago)	2007	777 Kamikaze
"The World Is Crazy" (will.i.am feat Dante Santiago)^[16]	2013	iam/Interscope

Collaborations

Title	Year	Album
"Hey Mama" (Black Eyed Peas featuring Tippa Irie)	2004	Elephunk
"Let's Get It Started" (Black Eyed Peas)	2004	Elephunk
"My Style" (bep featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)	2005	Monkey Business
"They Don't Want Music" (The Black Eyed Peas featuring James Brown)	2005	Monkey Business
"I Love My Bitch" (Busta Rhymes featuring Kelis and will.i.am)	2006	The Big Bang
"Mas que Nada" (Sérgio Mendes featuring the Black Eyed Peas)		Timeless
"Keep Bouncin'" (Too Short feat will.i.am and Snoop Dogg)		Blow the Whistle
"Heat" (Mariah Carey)	2008	E=MC²
"Imma Be" (Black Eyed Peas)	2009	The E.N.D

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2012-2016	The Voice UK	Himself	Coach Advisor

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2014	The Voice Australia	Himself	Coach Advisor

Tours

Headlining

1992: Balistyx album release party (at Whisky a Go Go) ^[17]
1994: Atban Klann
1995: Black Eyed Peas

Opening act

1999-2000: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (opening for Burning Star)
2001: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (opening for Black Eyed Peas)
2005: Opening act for John Legend (Sydney, AU)
2006: Inside Te's World Tour (opening for Black Eyed Peas) ^[18]

Featured Artist

2003: Coachella Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
2003: Elephunk Tour
2004: Fly or Die Tour (with bep and N.E.R.D.)
2004: Glastonbury Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
2005–06: Monkey Business Tour
2007: Live Earth Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
2009–10: The E.N.D. World Tour
2011: The Beginning World Tour
2013-15 #willpower Tour (with will.i.am)

References

^ "Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World". Album. Feb 17, 2003. Retrieved Feb 17, 2003.
^ ^a ^b "BBC One - The Voice UK, Series 1, Dante Santiago: "Join Team will.i.am!"". BBC. 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Dido, Cerys join 'Voice' Battle Rounds". Digital Spy. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ Clarke, Betty (2013-12-06). "Will.i.am – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
^ "How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E's Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation". The Culture Crypt. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Black Eyed Peas Show They Can Still Get It Started Without Fergie (Video)Ambrosia For Heads". ambrosiaforheads.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Black Eyed Peas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ Murphy, Keith (June 24, 2011). "Full Clip: Will.i.am Runs Down His Catalogue Ft. The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Nas, Game, Usher & MJ". Vibe. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
^ Hey Mama by Black Eyed Peas, Tippa Irie, Tony Maserati, Dante Santiago - Track Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-04
^ "Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World". Album. Feb 17, 2003. Retrieved Feb 17, 2003.
^ Han, Yimeng. "Music: Is will.i.am's '#willpower' brilliant, awful or both?". El Estoque. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
^ "Will.i.am – review".
^ The Essential Britney Spears - Britney Spears | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-09
^ "Dante Santiago album – Dante". Album. January 7, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2006.
^ "Bro. S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. EP". Album. Feb 18, 2002. Retrieved Feb 18, 2002.
^ "will.i.am featuring Dante Santiago "The World Is Crazy"". willpower. Apr 16, 2013. Retrieved Apr 16, 2013.
^ "Balistyx Album Release Party". Club. August 27, 1992. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
^ "Dante Santiago's Inside Te's World Tour". Arena. September 23, 2005. Retrieved January 9, 2023.

External links

[1] "Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World". Album. Feb 17, 2003. Retrieved Feb 17, 2003.

[:0-2] "BBC One - The Voice UK, Series 1, Dante Santiago: "Join Team will.i.am!"". BBC. 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

[3] "Dido, Cerys join 'Voice' Battle Rounds". Digital Spy. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

[4] Clarke, Betty (2013-12-06). "Will.i.am – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-09.

[5] "How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E's Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation". The Culture Crypt. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

[6] "Black Eyed Peas Show They Can Still Get It Started Without Fergie (Video)Ambrosia For Heads". ambrosiaforheads.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

[7] "Black Eyed Peas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

[8] Murphy, Keith (June 24, 2011). "Full Clip: Will.i.am Runs Down His Catalogue Ft. The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Nas, Game, Usher & MJ". Vibe. Retrieved August 19, 2022.

[9] Hey Mama by Black Eyed Peas, Tippa Irie, Tony Maserati, Dante Santiago - Track Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-04

[10] "Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World". Album. Feb 17, 2003. Retrieved Feb 17, 2003.

[11] Han, Yimeng. "Music: Is will.i.am's '#willpower' brilliant, awful or both?". El Estoque. Retrieved 2023-10-08.

[12] "Will.i.am – review".

[13] The Essential Britney Spears - Britney Spears | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-09

[14] "Dante Santiago album – Dante". Album. January 7, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2006.

[15] "Bro. S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. EP". Album. Feb 18, 2002. Retrieved Feb 18, 2002.

[16] "will.i.am featuring Dante Santiago "The World Is Crazy"". willpower. Apr 16, 2013. Retrieved Apr 16, 2013.

[17] "Balistyx Album Release Party". Club. August 27, 1992. Retrieved January 3, 2022.

[18] "Dante Santiago's Inside Te's World Tour". Arena. September 23, 2005. Retrieved January 9, 2023.

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Dante Santiago
Born	Danté Hauve Santiago Inglewood, California, U.S.
Other names	The Voice 5th Pea The Stamp
Occupations	Singer A&R Consultant Executive Producer
Years active	1988–present
Spouse	Catherine Santiago (m. 2015)
Musical career
Genres	Pop Hip Hop R&B
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Ghettro Inc will.i.am Music Ruthless Interscope
Formerly of	Black Eyed Peas Broshigeez