December 26, 2003
BLACK EYED PEAS
I love black eyed peas, but I'd never heard of the band until those XM satellite radio commercials. Maybe I'm just not down with the latest in derivative blending of old school with hip-hop, dog.
I still find those commercials unsettling, though, despite my ignorance of the hip-hop scene. See, my daughters lay the down low on me whether I want it or not, and they are nonplussed over the Black Eyed Peas thing, too.
I'll give XM the benefit of the doubt. They were looking for some urban edge when they made their commercial. Okay. But why is the same band thrown up every time they showcase (frame) the product? Continuity, maybe, since the guy never leaves his car. I still find it disturbing.
Look: The Peas are on Interscope Records. Since I have nothing to do with my fucking life I looked for a corporate connection between Interscope and XM. Nothing I could find, but then I don't own a greasy trenchcoat, nor do I keep a liquor bottle in my desk drawer, so what do you expect?
XM could have showcased three or four talents, but they had their grassy knoll gunman tie-in.
Listen: I like XM. Avis comps me with it every time I rent a car with them. But I don't trust this Black Eyed Pea thing. There is something rotten there.