Apl.de.ap
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| Name | Allan Pineda Lindo |
| Caption | Apl.de.ap performing with Black Eyed Peas |
| Birth name | Allan Pineda Lindo |
| Birth date | 1974-11-28 |
| Birth place | Sapang Bato, Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop, dance, R&B |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, record producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Associated acts | Black Eyed Peas, apl.de.ap Foundation, Fergie, Will.i.am, Taboo |
Apl.de.ap Allan Pineda Lindo (born November 28, 1974), known professionally as Apl.de.ap, is a Filipino-American rapper, singer, record producer and philanthropist. He is a founding member of the Grammy Award–winning group Black Eyed Peas and has worked with artists across Los Angeles and Manila, contributing to projects spanning hip hop, pop music, and R&B. His career bridges transpacific cultural exchange involving Philippines–United States relations and global popular music industries.
Early life and education
Born in Sapang Bato, Angeles, Pampanga, he was orphaned at an early age and later adopted by an American family from Los Angeles County, California. He spent part of his childhood in the city of Tondo, Manila and later in Southwest Los Angeles. He attended John Marshall High School (Los Angeles) and was involved in local music scenes alongside peers from neighborhoods near East Los Angeles, Watts, and Irwindale. His upbringing connected him with Filipino communities in California and institutions such as The Ford Theatre program and local youth arts organizations.
Musical career
His early musical development included participation in groups influenced by West Coast hip hop scenes and collaborations with artists operating in Los Angeles clubs and studios such as those near Hollywood. He co-founded Black Eyed Peas with members who later included will.i.am and Taboo (rapper), drawing attention after releases on labels tied to Interscope Records distribution. Breakthrough albums such as "Elephunk" and "Monkey Business" launched the group into mainstream success, achieving chart placements on the Billboard Hot 100 and international charts in United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. The group's extensive touring brought performances at venues like Madison Square Garden, festivals including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and appearances on television programs such as Saturday Night Live and award shows like the Grammy Awards.
Solo work and collaborations
Beyond group work, he has pursued solo projects and collaborations with artists and institutions across Southeast Asia and North America. He has collaborated with Filipino artists linked to labels such as ABS-CBN, Star Music, and independent producers in Manila; international collaborations include work with figures associated with Sony Music and Universal Music Group. He has produced tracks featuring performers from South Korea's music industry and engaged with producers who have worked with acts like Beyoncé, Eminem, and Rihanna. His solo material and guest appearances span studio recordings, film soundtrack contributions, and television music competitions including mentorship roles on programs similar to The Voice Philippines and televised charity singles.
Philanthropy and activism
He founded the apl.de.ap Foundation, supporting causes in the Philippines including education initiatives, scholarship programs, and disaster relief efforts in regions such as Pampanga and Tarlac. The foundation has partnered with organizations and events affiliated with institutions like UNICEF initiatives, local government units, and Philippine media networks such as GMA Network for benefit concerts. He has participated in campaigns addressing issues affecting Filipino communities in Los Angeles and has appeared in benefit performances alongside artists from Human Rights Campaign-aligned events, international relief efforts, and cultural exchange programs involving entities like the Smithsonian Institution and bilateral cultural offices.
Personal life
He holds dual ties to the United States and the Philippines, maintaining residences and professional relationships in both countries. He is known for advocating Filipino cultural pride and has engaged with diaspora communities in cities such as San Francisco, New York City, and Toronto. He has managed health issues in public view and has discussed conditions related to visual impairment that influenced aspects of his stage performance; he has worked with medical professionals and rehabilitation programs in collaboration with hospitals and specialists in Los Angeles County and Manila. Personal relationships and family connections include relatives in Angeles City and ongoing collaborations with artists and entrepreneurs across Asia and North America.
Awards and recognition
As a core member of Black Eyed Peas, he has shared accolades including multiple Grammy Award wins and honors on international charts, with recognition from bodies such as the MTV Video Music Awards, World Music Awards, and national award programs in the Philippines like the Awit Awards. He has received civic honors from local governments in Pampanga and cultural commendations from Filipino community organizations in California. His philanthropic work has earned acknowledgments from education-focused NGOs and municipal offices for contributions to scholarship and youth arts programs.
Category:Filipino musicians Category:American rappers