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Black Eyed Peas apl.de.ap inspires Waipahu students

The Black Eyed Peas sold out concert at the 2009 Bay Fest at Marine Corps Base Hawaii isnt until Saturday night, but some students got a special sneak peek of the concert Friday afternoon. The hip-hop group’s apl.de.ap visited Waipahu High School to send a strong message to students. apl is half Filipino and was raised by a single mom in the Philippines. He wanted to reach out to kids in Waipahu, and let them know they can achieve their dreams. Waipahu High Schools marching band and cheerleaders got the crowd going Friday afternoon. The students there definitely have school spirit! Waipahu!!!! yelled the Waipahu cheerleading team. They’re here for their first assembly of the school year. Excited, happy, said Shavelle Santos, a Waipahu High School cheerleader. I don’t know. They have no idea what they’re in for. Former University of Hawaii and professional football player Darrick Branch hosted the event, and Goldawn Won, an up and coming Korean Filipino rapper from Maui got the crowd going. But that was just a preview. The main attraction was apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas. The Grammy-winning quartet sold more than 18 million albums worldwide. I almost fainted, said Mele Tautuiaki, a senior at Waipahu High School. I was like, Oh my gosh! I can’t believe they’re here! apl rocked out, and got the crowd going, singing songs from his upcoming solo album. He also talked about staying positive, working hard, and following your dreams. I was adopted from the Philippines and I