Dante Santiago
Quick Facts
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Biography
Dante Santiago (born November 9, 1970) is an American music executive and singer. He is a founding member of Black Eyed Peas.
In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5.
Music career
In 1988, Santiago began his music career when he met up with rapper apl.de.ap and will.i.am. They collaborated with the rap group Atban Klann on Ruthless Records owned by Eazy-E. Due to Eazy-E's death in 1995, they changed their name toBlack Eyed Peas and Santiago left the group in the same year. In 2002, he rejoined the group and sang multiple songs including "Let's Get It Started" and "Hey Mama".
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.
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. They released the hit singles "This Is Love" featuring Eva Simons, "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears and "#thatPower" featuring Justin Bieber.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Inside Te's World (2003)
- Dante (2006)
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "Get Off the Wall" | 1995 | iam |
| BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. | 1998 | apl.de.ap |
| "It's OK" (777 Kamikaze and Dante Santiago) | 2003 | BBE |
| "Nasty Like Us" | 2003 | iam |
| "Nasty Like Us" | 2021 | Ghettro Inc |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "Mountain Top" | 1994 | Ruthless Records |
| "Focus on You" | 1994 | Ruthless Records |
| "Duet" | 1994 | Ruthless Records |
| "Sumthin' Special" | 2003 | BBE |
| "Dum Diddly" | 2005 | iam/Interscope |
| "As the Road Gets Rough" | 2007 | 777 Kamikaze |
| "Impatient" | 2007 | iam/Interscope |
| "We Keep It Going" | 2007 | 777 Kamikaze |
| "The World Is Crazy" | 2013 | iam/Interscope |
Collaborations
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Hey Mama" | 2004 | Elephunk |
| "Let's Get It Started" | ||
| "My Style" | 2005 | Monkey Business |
| "They Don't Want Music" | ||
| "I Love My Bitch" | 2006 | The Big Bang |
| "Mas que Nada" | Timeless | |
| "Keep Bouncin'" | Blow the Whistle | |
| "Heat" | 2008 | E=MC² |
| "Imma Be" | 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
- 1994: Atban Klann
- 1995: Black Eyed Peas
Opening act
- 1999-2000: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z.
- 2001: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z.
- 2005: Opening act for John Legend
- 2006: Inside Te's World Tour
Featured Artist
- 2003: Coachella Festival
- 2003: Elephunk Tour
- 2004: Fly or Die Tour
- 2004: Glastonbury Festival
- 2005–06: Monkey Business Tour
- 2007: Live Earth Festival
- 2009–10: The E.N.D. World Tour
- 2011: The Beginning World Tour
- 2013-15 #willpower Tour