I think Black Eyed Peas has talent. It just so happens at a Levi's Snocore I went to in '99, just cuz Soul Coughing was on the bill.. Black Eyed Peas performed at as well. They managed really brilliantly, to get a full house of people in the Electric Factory, who probably wouldn't listen to that music normally, to dig it, dance, dance, and dig it. Minus the song they did with Justin Timberlake... most of the other stuff is real quality stuff. I might also add, that they use live instruments, and not samples, turntables, or computers. Sure, you'll get the occasional sample or turntable manuever... but their music is reliant on it. They're heavily all about the live instruments. And, have killer breakdance moves. Really exciting to witness!