Jaime Gomez Biography

Jaime Luis Gómez (born July 14, 1975), better known as Taboo Nawasha, is an American musical performer who is best known as a member of the Black Eyed Peas.

Career

He joined the Black Eyed Peas in 1995. Groupmates apl.de.ap and will.i.am were originally in a group called Atban Klann, but changed the name after changing record labels. In 2003, Stacy Ferguson joined and completed the band's current lineup. Taboo is known for his kung-fu-inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do) and an eclectic style of dress. As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album. Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as Frankie J, E-40, Pitbull, and Kumbia Kings.Shakira, Blu Cantrell and Juanes have been rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort. 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. Taboo performing at a Black Eyed Peas concert at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2004. He has 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/bachata 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.

Personal Life

Taboo was born in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, of Mexican and Shoshone descent. He was raised in Rosemead, California, and attended Muscatel Middle School. As a child, he aspired to be a philanthropist, and did not turn to music until his late teens. Two days before his 33rd birthday, Taboo married Jaymie Dizon in Pasadena, California on July 12, 2008. will.i.am and apl.de.ap served as groomsmen. The couple is expecting their first child together in 2009. Taboo also has a son, Joshua, from a previous relationship. The artist plans to launch a non-profit arts school for children living in his hometown of Rosemead.

Source: Wikipedia