Dante Santiago

Dante Santiago
Birth nameDanté Hauve Santiago
Also known asThe Voice
5th Pea
The Stamp
BornInglewood, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1988–present
Labels
Formerly of
Spouse
Catherine Santiago
​
(m. 2015)​

Dante Hauve Santiago (born November 9, 1970) [1] is an American record producer and singer. He is best known for his work with Black Eyed Peas, having joined the group during its early stages in the late 1980s.[2]

In 2012, Santiago joined group member will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5.[3][4] He also served as executive producer for will.i.am's solo album willpower (2013).

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] of the Atban Klann, a hip hop group signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records.[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 including friend Taboo, they recorded demos and performed at several shows. Later in the year, Santiago left the group.[6][7]

In 2002, he rejoined the group and introduced the Black Eyed Peas to Fergie[8] who became the group's joint lead vocalist. He also performing backing vocals on several of the group's hit songs, including "Let's Get It Started" and "Hey Mama".[9]

Santiago's first two major singles, "It's OK" and "Nasty Like Us", both appeared on the soundtrack to National Lampoon's Jake's Booty Call. On will.i.am's Must B 21 album, he appeared on the song "Sumthin' Special" while also releasing his first extended play, 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 and was given the executive producer role on his fourth album, willpower (2013).[11] It spawned 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
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)

"My Style"

(bep featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)

2005 Monkey Business
"They Don't Want Music"

(The Black Eyed Peas featuring James Brown)

"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

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

References

  1. ^ "Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World". Album. Feb 17, 2003. Retrieved Feb 17, 2003.
  2. ^ a b "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.