Supported by Black Eyed Peas mastermind will.i.am, who executive produced the project, Fergie began recording solo material that was too personal, raw, or stylistically divergent for the group. The title of the album, The Dutchess , was a clever play on her last name and a nod to Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. It signaled her intention to claim her own pop royalty, blending a regal aesthetic with street-smart sensibilities. A Masterclass in Genre-Blending
Certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA, with over 12 million copies sold worldwide. fergie album the dutchess
