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Jaime Luis Gómez (born July 14, 1975), better known by his stage name Miguel Nanato, is a rapper and actor best known as a member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas.

Personal life

Music career

The Black Eyed Peas

He joined The Black Eyed Peas in 1995. Groupmates apl.de.ap, will.i.am,Mark Degraff,and Robert Byrne were originally in a group called Atban Klann, but changed the name after changing record labels. In 2001, Stacy Ferguson joined and completed the band's current lineup. Taboo is known for his capoeira-inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do concepts) and an eclectic style of dress.

Solo work

As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album, T.A.B.O.O. Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as Frankie J, E-40, Pitbull, Transit Venus and Kumbia Kings. Shakira, Blu Cantrell, and Juanes have been rumored to be featured artists on his solo effort, even though it may be a small effort. "Revolution Ni Hao" can be heard on his official website.

Music he has co-written and performed has been featured on many movie soundtracks, including Coach Carter, Legally Blonde, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, and Barbershop 2.

Other collaborations

He collaborated in the past with Ryan Key of Yellowcard on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with race rapper David Rolas for the song "Morena", and rapper Fudge Dog on the song "Get It". In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with merengue star Juan Luis Guerra on a remix of his hit song "La Llave de Mi Corazón". In addition, he created a remix to the song "La Paga" by Juanes.Taboo worked with George Pajon Jr. and Andy Vargas to perform the Obama song "Yes We Can" (Si Se Puede). He performed together with Juanes, in the kick-off concert of South Africa Worldcup 2010, singing La Paga

Acting

Taboo's first acting role was in the film Dirty with Wyclef Jean, playing the part of Ramírez. He then appeared in the 2007 independent film Cosmic Radio, which also stars Michael Madsen, Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Daryl Hanna, Ricardo Chavira, and other well-known actors. He played the character Vega in the 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group

Discography

• T.A.B.O.O.

Filmography

Bibliography

• 2011: Fallin' Up: My Story. Touchstone. ISBN 978-1-43919-206-1. with Steve Dennis

References

1. "The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!". Bakotopia.com. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
2. "Talking With…Taboo". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
3. Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! Online, July 13, 2009
4. "Tabmagnificent". Tabmagnificent. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
5. “” (2008-11-03). "Obama Song - Yes We Can/Si Se Puede (Live)". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
6. Dirty (2005)
7. "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

External links

• Taboo at IMDb
• Taboo on Talk of Fame

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• 1975 births
• American rappers
• Hip hop singers
• Living people
• Musical groups from Los Angeles, California
• Hispanic and Latino American people
• Hispanic and Latino American rappers
• American rappers of Mexican descent
• American people of Mexican descent
• American writers of Mexican descent
• Native American writers
• Native American rappers
• People from Los Angeles County, California
• American ninjutsu practitioners
• American Jeet Kune Do practitioners
• Black Eyed Peas members