Fergie

The Profile

American singer, rapper, and songwriter, known as the female vocalist of Black Eyed Peas and for her solo debut The Dutchess (2006).

Solo career launched with The Dutchess, yielding multiple US number-one singles (London Bridge, Glamorous, Big Girls Don't Cry); later singles include L.A.LOVE (La La) and M.I.L.F. $.

Two reviews, two moods: one trashes London Bridge as a Gwen Stefani retread, the other finds The Dutchess an effective pop/rap debut with varied vocals and solid production. Tracks like Fergalicious, Glamorous, and Big Girls Don't Cry get spotlighted alongside cameos by Ludacris and B‑Real. The debate centers on originality versus execution, with will.i.am’s fingerprints across the samples.