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			{{Short description\|American music executive (born 1970)}}
	{{Infobox ~~person~~		{{Infobox musical artist
	\| name = Dante Santiago		\| name = Dante Santiago
	\| birth_name = Danté Hauve Santiago		\| birth_name = Danté Hauve Santiago
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	* Singer		* Singer
	* ~~A&R~~		* songwriter
			* record producer
	* Consultant
			* record executive
	* Executive Producer
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	\| years_active = ~~1991–present~~		\| years_active = 1988–present
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	\| instrument = {{flat list\|		\| instrument = {{flat list\|
	* Vocals		* Vocals
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	* Ghettro Inc		* Ghettro Inc
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	'''Dante Santiago''' (born November 9, 1970) is an American ] and singer. He is a ~~founding~~ ~~member~~ of ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2012-04-20 \|title=BBC One - The Voice UK, Series 1, Dante Santiago: "Join Team will.i.am!" \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rb3ct \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=BBC \|language=en-GB}}</ref>		'''Dante Hauve Santiago''' (born November 9, 1970) is an American ]<ref>{{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=mn0000956905}}</ref> and singer. He is best known for his work with ], having joined the group during the early 1990's and as ] in the 2000's. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2012-04-20 \|title=BBC One - The Voice UK, Series 1, Dante Santiago: "Join Team will.i.am!" \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rb3ct \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=BBC \|language=en-GB}}</ref>

		⚫	In 2012, Santiago joined ] as coach advisor on '']'' from seasons 1–5.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2013-05-09 \|title=Dido, Cerys join 'Voice' Battle Rounds \|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a480038/dido-cerys-matthews-join-the-voice-for-battle-rounds-pictures/ \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=Digital Spy \|language=en-GB}}</ref>He also served as executive producer for will.i.am's solo album '']'' (2013). <ref>{{Cite news \|last=Clarke \|first=Betty \|date=2013-12-06 \|title=Will.i.am – review \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/06/william-o2-arena-pop-review \|access-date=2024-08-09 \|work=The Guardian \|language=en-GB \|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

			== Career ==
			===Black Eyed Peas, Solo Artist and A&R===
			In 1988, Santiago began his music career as a singer and dancer. In 1992, he collaborated with rappers ] and ] of the ], a hip hop group signed to ]'s ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E's Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation \|url=https://www.theculturecrypt.com/posts/how-the-black-eyed-peas-went-from-eazy-es-ruthless-records-to-a-mainstream-pop-sensation \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=The Culture Crypt \|language=en-US}}</ref> Due to Eazy's death in 1995, Will and Apl left Ruthless, formed a trio with Santiago <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rb3ct\|title=Danté Santiago is one of the Black Eyed Peas founding members \|work=The Voice\|date=April 20, 2012 \|access-date=April 20, 2012}}</ref> and changed their name to Black Eyed Peas. After including friend ], they recorded demos and performed at several shows. Later in the year, Santiago left the group.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Black Eyed Peas Show They Can Still Get It Started Without Fergie (Video)Ambrosia For Heads \|url=https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2018/08/black-eyed-peas-show-they-can-still-get-it-started-without-fergie-video/ \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=ambrosiaforheads.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Black Eyed Peas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/black-eyed-peas-mn0000091983 \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=AllMusic \|language=en}}</ref> He joined the group Broshigeez in 1998 with Huck Finn, Rawcel and NIU recording their selftitled Ep ''BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z.'' <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/17567791-Bro-SHIGEEZ-Bro-SHIGEEZ\|title=Bro. S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. EP\|work=Album\|date=Feb 18, 2002\|access-date=Feb 18, 2002}}</ref> They released the singles, "Put It On Ya" feat apl and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas, "Achin" and "In The Mood" in 2002. He rejoined the Peas and introduced them to ]<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Murphy \|first1=Keith \|title=Full Clip: Will.i.am Runs Down His Catalogue Ft. The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Nas, Game, Usher & MJ \|url=https://www.vibe.com/gallery/full-clip-william-runs-down-his-catalogue-ft-black-eyed-peas-fergie-nas-game-usher-mj/behind-front-william-bep/ \|access-date=August 19, 2022 \|work=] \|date=June 24, 2011}}</ref> who became the group's co-lead vocalist in early 2003. He performed vocals on several of their hit songs, including "]".<ref>{{Citation \|title=Hey Mama by Black Eyed Peas, Tippa Irie, Tony Maserati, Dante Santiago - Track Info {{!}} AllMusic \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/hey-mama-mt0031438387 \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|language=en}}</ref> and "]", which won the Grammy for ]. As a solo artist Santiago's first two singles, "]" and "]", <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://tswagg.blogspot.com/2010/09/exclusive-interview-dante-santiago.html?m=0\|title=Exclusive Interview: Danté Santiago!\|work=Article\| date=September 28, 2010\|access-date=September 28, 2010}}</ref> both appeared on the soundtrack to ]'s '']''. On will.i.am's '']'' album, he appeared on the song "]" while also releasing his first extended play, ''Inside Te's World.'' <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22093660-Dante-Santiago-Inside-Tes-World\|title=Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World\|work=Album\| date=Nov 14, 2003\|access-date=Nov 14, 2003}}</ref> Santiago also managed to work with some of music's top artists, recording vocals on songs by ] "]", <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-big-bang-mw0000569714/credits\|title=Busta Rhymes I Love My Bitch\|work=Single\| date= January 1, 2006\|access-date=January 1, 2006}}</ref> ] feat ] will.i.am "]", ] "]" and ] "]" <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-sergio-mendes-universal--mw0001314343/credits\|title=Sergio Mendes Mas que Nada\|work=Single\| date= Sep 25, 2006\|access-date=Sep 25, 2006}}</ref>

			In 2003 Santiago went from Artist to Executive and was hired as A&R Music Coordinator for the peas '']'' album and 2005's '']'', also featuring on the song "]". <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.whosampled.com/Black-Eyed-Peas/Dum-Diddly/\|title=Black Eyed Peas featuring Danté Santiago "Dum Diddly"\|work=Monkey Business\| date=January 1, 2005\|access-date=January 1, 2005}}</ref> He was promoted to Creative A&R for Fergie's solo debut '']'' in 2006, which had three ] number-one singles "]",
⚫	In 2012, Santiago joined ] as coach advisor on '']'' from seasons 1–5.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2013-05-09 \|title=Dido, Cerys join 'Voice' Battle Rounds \|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a480038/dido-cerys-matthews-join-the-voice-for-battle-rounds-pictures/ \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=Digital Spy \|language=en-GB}}</ref>
			"]" and "]". Santiago recorded his next ]''Danté'' <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22095790-Dante-Santiago-Dante
			\|title=Dante Santiago album – Dante\|work=Album\| date=January 7, 2006\|access-date=January 7, 2006}}</ref> and was the opening act for ] in 2005–06. Santiago was A&R on alot of will.i.am's productions outside of the peas including ]. <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.accessonline.com/articles/billys-blog-michael-jackson-exclusive-october-15-2006-56141\|title=Michael Jackson last interview with will.i.am\|work=Access Hollywood Article\|date=October 15, 2006 \|access-date=October 15, 2006}}</ref> In the studio <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.nbc.com/access/video/watch-michael-jacksons-final-interview-while-recording-new-music-with-william/3979181\|title=Michael Jackson in the studio with will.i.am and Danté Santiago\|work=Access Hollywood\|date=October 15, 2006 \|access-date=October 15, 2006}}</ref> with Jackson they recorded new material and songs which were apart of the ''Thriller 25'' anniversary album. In 2007 he continued as Creative A&R and featured on the song "]" <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.popisms.com/Song/61306/Impatient-will-i-am-Dante-Santiago-2007\|title=will.i.am feat Danté Santiago Impatient \|work=popisms\| date=September 25, 2007\|access-date=September 25, 2007}}</ref> for the album, '']''. In 2009, he was promoted to A&R <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mrbonzai.com/2010/06/28/mastering-photos-bernie’s/\|title= Danté Santiago A&R creative and Executive Producer\|work=Article\| date=June 28, 2010\|access-date=June 28, 2010}}</ref> on the next two Black Eyed Peas albums. First on '']'' <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-end-energy-never-dies-mw0000813151/credits\|title=Black Eyed Peas The E.N.D.\|work=All Music\| date=June 9, 2009\|access-date=June 9, 2009}}</ref> which went to number #1 on the ] charts and the combined singles of "]" and "]" went on a record breaking 26 consecutive weeks at number #1 on the ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267898/black-eyed-peas-set-billboard-hot-100-record \|title=Black Eyed Peas Set Billboard Hot 100 Record \|work=Billboard \|date=July 30, 2009 \|access-date=August 9, 2009}}</ref> and for '']'' with the hit single "]". <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-beginning-mw0002074170/credits\|title=Black Eyed Peas The Beginning\|work=All Music\| date= November 30, 2010\|access-date= November 30, 2010}}</ref> Later in 2010 Santiago left tour to work with ] on their next album '']''. This is when he suggested to ] the first single should be "]" <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5015027/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_trv_sm#trivia \|title=Dante told Red Foo of LMFAO to release new single.\|work=imdb\|date=January 25, 2011\|access-date=January 25, 2011}}</ref> January 2011. The song went to number #1 which topped the charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland.

			===Ghettro Inc, The Voice UK and Executive Producer===
	== Music career ==
			Having success with the Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO, Santiago started his first business venture Ghettro Inc. <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/2626633-Ghettro-Inc?page=1\|title=Ghettro Inc – Record Label\|work=Label\| date=Oct 24, 2011\|access-date=Oct 24, 2011}}</ref> In Aug 2011, the label released "F.U.M.C." <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22137688-DJ-Homicide-FUMC\|title=F.U.M.C. – DJ Homicide Ghettro Inc\|work=Single\| date=Aug 16, 2011\|access-date=Aug 16, 2011}}</ref> by ] feat ] of LMFAO and ]. The video was directed by Anthony Chirco with cameos by ], Redfoo, ] aka ], ] of ], Taboo, ] and ] of ] and ]. <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://soundcloud.com/qualitycontrolthepodcast/episode-5-dante-mr-evertyhing-santiago\|title=Quality Control Episode 5 - Danté "Mr. Everything" Santiago talks about Ghettro and his career \|work=Interview\| date=Sep 15, 2017\|access-date=Sep 15, 2017}}</ref> While on tour in Montreal, Santiago met designer CatG <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.gettyimages.ae/photos/rudsak-fashion-show-november-15-2011?assettype=image&events=133135261&family=editorial&phrase=Rudsak%20Fashion%20Show%20November%2015%2C%202011&sort=newest\|title=Ghettro by CatG Rudsak Fashion Show \|work=Fashion Show\| date=November 15, 2011\|access-date=November 15, 2011}}</ref> and they collaborated on outfits for his stage shows. Santiago then launched the fashion line, called Ghettro by CatG. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wireimage.com/celebrity-pictures/Recording-artist-Dante-Santiago-of-Ghettro-Catherine-Rudsak-of-RUDSAK/133193039\|title=Ghettro by CatG creators Danté Santiago and Catherine Girard \|work=Fashion Show\| date=November 15, 2011\|access-date=November 15, 2011}}</ref>
	In 1988, Santiago began his music career when he met up with rapper ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> They collaborated with the rap group ] on ] owned by ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E's Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation \|url=https://www.theculturecrypt.com/posts/how-the-black-eyed-peas-went-from-eazy-es-ruthless-records-to-a-mainstream-pop-sensation \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=The Culture Crypt \|language=en-US}}</ref> Due to Eazy-E's death in 1995, they changed their name to
	Black Eyed Peas and Santiago left the group in the same year.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Black Eyed Peas Show They Can Still Get It Started Without Fergie (Video)Ambrosia For Heads \|url=https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2018/08/black-eyed-peas-show-they-can-still-get-it-started-without-fergie-video/ \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=ambrosiaforheads.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Black Eyed Peas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/black-eyed-peas-mn0000091983 \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|website=AllMusic \|language=en}}</ref> In 2002, he rejoined the group and sang on multiple songs including "]" and "]".<ref>{{Citation \|title=Hey Mama by Black Eyed Peas, Tippa Irie, Tony Maserati, Dante Santiago - Track Info {{!}} AllMusic \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/hey-mama-mt0031438387 \|access-date=2023-10-04 \|language=en}}</ref>

			In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as Coach Advisor on '']'' and on ] (2014). Also in 2012 ] of ] and co-judge on The Voice UK asked for Santiago's help to recruit will.i.am for the song "]". <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/08/30/the-script-danny-odonoghue-william-album-number-3_n_1842729.html\|title=Danny O'Donoghue Discusses working on the song Hall of Fame with will.i.am \|work=Article\| date=August 30, 2012\|access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref> Santiago continued working with will.i.am on his fourth solo album '']'' <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://elestoque.org/2013/04/19/entertainment/music-will-i-ams-willpower-brilliant-awful-both/\|title= Music: Is will.i.am’s ‘#willpower’ brilliant, awful or both?\|work=Article\| date=April 19, 2013\|access-date=April 19, 2013}}</ref> as ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/-willpower-mw0002320063/credits\|title=Dante Santiago Executive Producer for #willpower\|work=willpower\| date=April 23, 2013\|access-date=April 23, 2013}}</ref> and Head of A&R under his production company Ghettro Music and featured on the song "]". <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/books/2013/04/27/pop-reviews-week-april-28/10472869007/\|title=will.i.am featuring Danté Santiago "The World Is Crazy"\|work=Article\| date=Apr 27, 2013\|access-date=Apr 27, 2013}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ranker.com/list/best-will-i-am-albums/ranker-music\|title= featuring Danté Santiago\|work=albums\| date=April 11, 2019\|access-date=April 11, 2019}}</ref> It spawned the hit singles "]" featuring ],<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Will.i.am – review \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/06/william-o2-arena-pop-review}}</ref> "]" featuring ] and "]" featuring ]. In 2013 Santiago also served as Executive Producer on Britney Spears "]" album <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-essential-britney-spears-mw0002565237/credits\|title=Danté Santiago Executive Producer for The Essential Britney Spears\|work=The Essential Britney Spears\| date= August 20, 2013\|access-date=August 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Citation \|title=The Essential Britney Spears - Britney Spears {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-essential-britney-spears-mw0002565237/credits \|access-date=2023-10-09 \|language=en}}</ref> and in 2016, he was Associate Producer for the peas video ]. <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7249584/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm\|title=#WHERESTHELOVE? Black Eyed Peas feat The World\|work=Song\|date=August 31, 2016\|access-date=August 31, 2016}}</ref>
	Santiago released his debut singles "]" and "]" both appearing on ]'s '']'' Soundtrack. On will.i.am's '']'' album, he featured on the song "]" while also releasing his first solo EP ''Inside Te's World.'' <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22093660-Dante-Santiago-Inside-Tes-World\|title=Dante Santiago – Inside Te's World\|work=Album\| date=Feb 17, 2003\|access-date=Feb 17, 2003}}</ref>

			Santiago signed recording artist and actress Damoni Burkhardt <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.buzz-music.com/post/damoni-debuts-new-single-i-m-free-watch-me-go?fbclid=IwAR1JiU02m4fgeymTRnLB5Y_R5qcNWQ1iQq4TEIgayb1NboMGblUSVNAlUbI\|title=Damoni from Ghettro's BuzzMusic Article \|work=Article\| date=August 4, 2020\|access-date=August 4, 2020}}</ref> and in 2020 released her debut single "I'm Free (Watch Me Go)" <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22137358-Damoni-Im-Free-Watch-me-Go\|title=Damoni I'm Free (Watch Me Go) -Ghettro Inc\|work=Single\| date=June 17, 2020\|access-date=June 17, 2020}}</ref> which had 150,000 streams on ] and former ] participant Lyndrik Xela's <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22137511-Lyndrik-Xela-Get-To-Know-U-Part-1\|title=Lyndrik Xela album – Ghettro Inc\|work=Album\| date=September 18, 2020\|access-date=September 18, 2020}}</ref> Ep ''Get To Know U (Part 1)''. Burkhardt also starred in the short lived TV Series "YA" <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://deadline.com/2019/12/the-bays-kristos-andrews-vivica-a-fox-michael-copon-ya-spinoff-lany-entertainment-1202798836/?fbclid=IwAR1Tve-RePom3YU7fh6hKW0x_6o8zwMTpdVws24cLUmhJHGAZ5U1LeceYBE\|title=Vivica A Fox and Damoni Burkhardt in "Ya" TV Series \|work=Article\| date=December 5, 2019\|access-date=December 5, 2019}}</ref> a spin off from '']''. After a hiatus, Santiago rejoined ] in 2024 as a voting member for it's Los Angeles Chapter.
	In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as Coach Advisor on The Voice UK and also on The Voice Australia (2014). He continued working with will.i.am as Executive Producer on his fourth album ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Han \|first=Yimeng \|title=Music: Is will.i.am's '#willpower' brilliant, awful or both? \|url=https://elestoque.org/2013/04/19/entertainment/music-will-i-ams-willpower-brilliant-awful-both/ \|access-date=2023-10-08 \|website=El Estoque}}</ref> They released the hit singles "]" featuring ],<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Will.i.am – review \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/06/william-o2-arena-pop-review}}</ref> "]" featuring ] and "]" featuring ].<ref>{{Citation \|title=The Essential Britney Spears - Britney Spears {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-essential-britney-spears-mw0002565237/credits \|access-date=2023-10-09 \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
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	*''Inside Te's World'' (2003)		*''Inside Te's World'' (2003)
			*''Dante'' (2006)
	*''Dante'' (2006) <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22095790-Dante-Santiago-Dante
	\|title=Dante Santiago album – Dante\|work=Album\| date=January 7, 2006\|access-date=January 7, 2006}}</ref>

	=== As lead artist ===		=== As lead artist ===
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	<small>(as of a member of Broshigeez)</small~~> <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/17567791-Bro-SHIGEEZ-Bro-SHIGEEZ\|title=Bro. S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. EP\|work=Album\|date=Feb 18, 2002\|access-date=Feb 18, 2002}}</ref~~>		<small>(as of a member of Broshigeez)</small>
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American music executive (born 1970)

Dante Santiago
Birth name	Danté Hauve Santiago
Also known as	The Voice 5th Pea The Stamp
Born	Inglewood, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop hip hop R&B
Occupations	Singer songwriter record producer record executive
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Ghettro Inc will.i.am Ruthless Interscope
Formerly of	Black Eyed Peas Broshigeez
Spouse	Catherine Santiago (m. 2015)

Musical artist

Dante Hauve Santiago (born November 9, 1970) is an American music executive and singer. He is best known for his work with Black Eyed Peas, having joined the group during the early 1990's and as A&R in the 2000's.

In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as coach advisor on The Voice UK from seasons 1–5.He also served as executive producer for will.i.am's solo album willpower (2013).

Career

Black Eyed Peas, Solo Artist and A&R

In 1988, Santiago began his music career as a singer and dancer. In 1992, he collaborated with rappers will.i.am and apl.de.ap of the Atban Klann, a hip hop group signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. Due to Eazy's death in 1995, Will and Apl left Ruthless, formed a trio with Santiago and changed their name to Black Eyed Peas. After including friend Taboo, they recorded demos and performed at several shows. Later in the year, Santiago left the group. He joined the group Broshigeez in 1998 with Huck Finn, Rawcel and NIU recording their selftitled Ep BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. They released the singles, "Put It On Ya" feat apl and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas, "Achin" and "In The Mood" in 2002. He rejoined the Peas and introduced them to Fergie who became the group's co-lead vocalist in early 2003. He performed vocals on several of their hit songs, including "Hey Mama". and "Let's Get It Started", which won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. As a solo artist Santiago's first two singles, "It's OK" and "Nasty Like Us", both appeared on the soundtrack to National Lampoon's Jake's Booty Call. On will.i.am's Must B 21 album, he appeared on the song "Sumthin' Special" while also releasing his first extended play, Inside Te's World. Santiago also managed to work with some of music's top artists, recording vocals on songs by Busta Rhymes "I Love My Bitch", Too Short feat Snoop Dogg will.i.am "Keep Bouncin'", Mariah Carey "Heat" and Sérgio Mendes "Mas que Nada"

In 2003 Santiago went from Artist to Executive and was hired as A&R Music Coordinator for the peas Elephunk album and 2005's Monkey Business, also featuring on the song "Dum Diddly". He was promoted to Creative A&R for Fergie's solo debut The Dutchess in 2006, which had three Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Glamorous", "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "London Bridge". Santiago recorded his next LPDanté and was the opening act for Black Eyed Peas Monkey Business Tour in 2005–06. Santiago was A&R on alot of will.i.am's productions outside of the peas including Michael Jackson. In the studio with Jackson they recorded new material and songs which were apart of the Thriller 25 anniversary album. In 2007 he continued as Creative A&R and featured on the song "Impatient" for the album, Songs About Girls. In 2009, he was promoted to A&R on the next two Black Eyed Peas albums. First on The E.N.D. which went to number #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 charts and the combined singles of "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling" went on a record breaking 26 consecutive weeks at number #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and for The Beginning with the hit single "The Time (Dirty Bit)". Later in 2010 Santiago left tour to work with LMFAO on their next album Sorry for Party Rocking. This is when he suggested to Redfoo the first single should be "Party Rock Anthem" January 2011. The song went to number #1 which topped the charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland.

Ghettro Inc, The Voice UK and Executive Producer

Having success with the Black Eyed Peas and LMFAO, Santiago started his first business venture Ghettro Inc. In Aug 2011, the label released "F.U.M.C." by DJ Homicide feat SkyBlu of LMFAO and GoonRock. The video was directed by Anthony Chirco with cameos by Nas, Redfoo, Simon Rex aka Dirt Nasty, Fatlip of The Pharcyde, Taboo, Chuckie and DJ Lethal of House of Pain and Limp Bizkit. While on tour in Montreal, Santiago met designer CatG and they collaborated on outfits for his stage shows. Santiago then launched the fashion line, called Ghettro by CatG.

In 2012, Santiago joined will.i.am as Coach Advisor on The Voice UK and on The Voice Australia (2014). Also in 2012 Danny O'Donoghue of The Script and co-judge on The Voice UK asked for Santiago's help to recruit will.i.am for the song "Hall of Fame". Santiago continued working with will.i.am on his fourth solo album #willpower as Executive Producer and Head of A&R under his production company Ghettro Music and featured on the song "The World Is Crazy". It spawned the hit singles "This Is Love" featuring Eva Simons, "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears and "#thatPower" featuring Justin Bieber. In 2013 Santiago also served as Executive Producer on Britney Spears "The Essential Britney Spears" album and in 2016, he was Associate Producer for the peas video #WHERESTHELOVE? (pt. 2).

Santiago signed recording artist and actress Damoni Burkhardt and in 2020 released her debut single "I'm Free (Watch Me Go)" which had 150,000 streams on Spotify and former The Voice UK (series 2) participant Lyndrik Xela's Ep Get To Know U (Part 1). Burkhardt also starred in the short lived TV Series "YA" a spin off from The Bay. After a hiatus, Santiago rejoined The Recording Academy in 2024 as a voting member for it's Los Angeles Chapter.

Discography

Studio Albums

Inside Te's World (2003)
Dante (2006)

As lead artist


Title	Year	Label
"Get Off the Wall" (as of a member of Black Eyed Peas)	1995	iam
BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (as of a member of Broshigeez)	1998	apl.de.ap
"It's OK" (777 Kamikaze and Dante Santiago)	2003	BBE
"Nasty Like Us" (Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good)	2003	iam
"Nasty Like Us" (Rerelease) (Dante Santiago feat Donnie No Good)	2021	Ghettro Inc

As featured artist


Title	Year	Label
"Mountain Top" (Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Mr. Shaw)	1994	Ruthless Records
"Focus on You" (Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion)	1994	Ruthless Records
"Duet" (Atban Klann feat. Dante Santiago and Dandilion)	1994	Ruthless Records
"Sumthin' Special" (feat NIU, Dante Santiago and Taboo)	2003	BBE
"Dum Diddly" (Black Eyed Peas feat Dante Santiago)	2005	iam/Interscope
"As the Road Gets Rough" (777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago)	2007	777 Kamikaze
"Impatient" (will.i.am feat Dante Santiago)	2007	iam/Interscope
"We Keep It Going" (777 Kamikaze feat Dante Santiago)	2007	777 Kamikaze
"The World Is Crazy" (will.i.am feat Dante Santiago)	2013	iam/Interscope

Collaborations

Title	Year	Album
"Hey Mama" (Black Eyed Peas featuring Tippa Irie)	2004	Elephunk
"Let's Get It Started" (Black Eyed Peas)	2004	Elephunk
"My Style" (bep featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)	2005	Monkey Business
"They Don't Want Music" (The Black Eyed Peas featuring James Brown)	2005	Monkey Business
"I Love My Bitch" (Busta Rhymes featuring Kelis and will.i.am)	2006	The Big Bang
"Mas que Nada" (Sérgio Mendes featuring the Black Eyed Peas)		Timeless
"Keep Bouncin'" (Too Short feat will.i.am and Snoop Dogg)		Blow the Whistle
"Heat" (Mariah Carey)	2008	E=MC²
"Imma Be" (Black Eyed Peas)	2009	The E.N.D

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2012-2016	The Voice UK	Himself	Coach Advisor

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2014	The Voice Australia	Himself	Coach Advisor

Tours

Headlining

1992: Balistyx album release party (at Whisky a Go Go)
1994: Atban Klann
1995: Black Eyed Peas

Opening act

1999-2000: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (opening for Burning Star)
2001: BRO.S.H.I.G.E.E.Z. (opening for Black Eyed Peas)
2005: Opening act for John Legend (Sydney, AU)
2006: Inside Te's World Tour (opening for Black Eyed Peas)

Featured Artist

2003: Coachella Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
2003: Elephunk Tour
2004: Fly or Die Tour (with bep and N.E.R.D.)
2004: Glastonbury Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
2005–06: Monkey Business Tour
2007: Live Earth Festival (with Black Eyed Peas)
2009–10: The E.N.D. World Tour
2011: The Beginning World Tour
2013-15 #willpower Tour (with will.i.am)

References

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Studio albums	Behind the Front Bridging the Gap Elephunk Monkey Business The E.N.D. The Beginning Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 Translation Elevation
Compilations	Renegotiations: The Remixes The E.N.D. Summer 2010 Canadian Invasion Tour: Remix Collection
Video albums	Behind the Bridge to Elephunk Live from Sydney to Vegas
Singles	"Joints & Jam" "Karma" "BEP Empire/Get Original "Weekends" "Request + Line" "Where Is the Love?" "Shut Up" "Hey Mama" "Let's Get It Started" "Don't Phunk with My Heart" "Don't Lie" "My Humps" "Pump It" "Boom Boom Pow" "I Gotta Feeling" "Meet Me Halfway" "Imma Be" "Rock That Body" "Missing You" "The Time (Dirty Bit)" "Just Can't Get Enough" "Don't Stop the Party" "Where's the Love" "Be Nice" "Ritmo" "Mamacita" "Feel the Beat" "Vida Loca" "Girl Like Me" "Don't You Worry" "Simply the Best"
Promotional singles	"Alive" "Yesterday"
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Studio albums	Lost Change Must B 21 Songs About Girls #willpower
Soundtrack albums	Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Singles	"I Got It from My Mama" "Heartbreaker" "One More Chance" "Check It Out" "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" "Great Times" "This Is Love" "Scream & Shout" "#thatPOWER" "Fall Down" "Bang Bang" "Feelin' Myself" "It's My Birthday" "Boys & Girls" "Mind Your Business"
Featured singles	"Beep" "I Love My Bitch" "Fergalicious" "Hip Hop Is Dead" "A Dream" "Baby Love" "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)" "Be OK" "I Want You" "In the Ayer" "What's Your Name" "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" "3 Words" "I'm in the House" "OMG" "Wavin' Flag" (Celebration Mix) "Forever" "Free" "Hall of Fame" "In My City" "Crazy Kids" "Something Really Bad" "It Should Be Easy" "Home" "Ew!" "I'm So Excited" "The Girl Is Mine 2008"
Promotional singles	"Here I Come" "Yes We Can" "It's a New Day" "America's Song" "I Wanna Go Crazy" "Reach for the Stars (Mars Edition)"
Other songs	"I Like to Move It" "Big Fat Bass" "Let's Go"
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