The Black Eyed Peas visit France’s NRJ Radio to promote new single Big Love after album announcement

Their first album in eight years, Masters Of The Sun, is slated to drop on October 12. 

And on Friday, The Black Eyed Peas visited NRJ Radio in France to promote their latest single Big Love.  

The BEP are now a ‘band of brothers’ that includes Will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo.  

Making a comeback: On Friday, The Black Eyed Peas visited NRJ Radio in France to promote their latest single Big Love (Pictured: Taboo and Will.i.am) 

The Black Eyed Peas originally formed in 1995 with Fergie as the lead female vocalist starting in 2002. 

But according to The Daily Star, the Glamorous singer isn’t featured on the upcoming album. 

‘We are now a trio. I don’t know why Fergie isn’t on the project,’ Will.i.am told the publication. ‘You will have to ask Fergie that. You know, we are actually capable of doing it without Fergie.’ 

Original member: Taboo attended the radio interview in a conductor's hat

Original member: Will.i.am attended the radio interview in a red beanie and a black bomber jacket

Original members: Taboo and Will.i.am were both present for the on-air interview 

Original member: apl.de.ap threw up a piece sign for the cameras 

Original member: apl.de.ap threw up a piece sign for the cameras 

Will went on to avoid directly addressing rumors that Nicole Scherzinger, best known as the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, would be Fergie’s replacement. 

‘I love that girl,’ he said. ‘We have a chat group called Black Eyed Peas family. It has nothing to do with making music or money. It’s about friendship. It’s the three of us and Nicole. It’s about family. Nicole is Black Eyed Peas. She is family.’  

Scherzinger turned down the gig back in 2001 due to her Pussycat Dolls commitments. 

Female vocalist: Jessica Reynosso

Female vocalist: Jessica Reynosso, who is featured on Big Love, donned a military style jacket and slick leather pants 

Masters Of The Sun, the band's first album in eight years, is slated to drop on October 12. 'All this music that we're doing right now reflects the philanthropy side of who we are as people,' Will.i.am told Complex

Masters Of The Sun, the band’s first album in eight years, is slated to drop on October 12. ‘All this music that we’re doing right now reflects the philanthropy side of who we are as people,’ Will.i.am told Complex

Masters Of The Sun will be The Black Eyed Peas’ seventh studio album.  

‘All this music that we’re doing right now reflects the philanthropy side of who we are as people,’ Will.i.am told Complex. 

‘It’s more than just a message. This next record is like GPS directions on how to get there. There’s a lot of messages out there, but I think the world wants some direction. This is the coordinates, bro.’

Past life: The Black Eyed Peas originally formed in 1995 with Fergie as the lead female vocalist starting in 2002

New addition? It's rumored that Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls will be Fergie's vocalist replacement

Past life: The Black Eyed Peas originally formed in 1995 with Fergie as the lead female vocalist starting in 2002. It’s rumored that Nicole Scherzinger will be her replacement 

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