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With distinct, cuttingly insightful, yet subtle lyrics fed over consistently catchy beats and eclectic arrangements, L.A.'s Black Eyed Peas have earned a high level of respect within the rap world, significant attention at college radio, and even the occasional crossover hit. Third release ELEPHUNK sees the addition of a fourth member, enchanting female vocalist Fergie (introduced with verve on the dancehall "Hey Mama"), and the continued elevation of their style and skills, as the group journeys all over the map, never falling into a funk of boredom.
ELEPHUNK opens the ears from the outset with the flophouse jazz backbeat of "Hands Up," simultaneously easy-going and infectious, before crashing into the fluorescent, straight-up party anthem "Labor Day" using the familiar JB's "The Grunt" sample as successfully as the Bomb Squad did back in 1988. Then there's the perfectly chiseled but fiery "Shut Up" with its insistent Knight Rider-theme beat and call-and-response. ELEPHUNK closes on an unlikely duet with Justin Timberlake, "Where Is the Love," an earnest state-of-the-world ballad that somehow creates a fitting ending to a solid album from one of hip-hop's most intelligent groups.
Recorded at Stewicha, Los Feliz, California; Record Plant, Hollywood, California; Glenwood Studio, Burbank, California; Velvet One, Sacramento, California.
Producers: Will.I.Am, Apl.De.Ap, Ron Fair.
Black Eyed Peas: will.i.am (vocals, Wurlitzer piano, Moog synthesizer, drum programming); apl.de.ap (vocals, drum programming); Fergie , Taboo (vocals).
Black Eyed Peas: Will.I.Am (vocals, Wurlitzer piano, Clavinet, Moog synthesizer, programming); Apl.De.Ap (vocals, programming); Fergie, Taboo (vocals).
Additional personnel: Jacoby Shaddix, Justin Timberlake, Jamie Gomez (vocals); George Pajon, Ray Brady (guitar); Mike Fratantuno (acoustic guitar, bass guitar); Sergio Mendes (piano); Dante Santiago, Noelle Scaggs (background vocals); Papa Roach.
Additional personnel: Justin Timberlake, Jamie Gomez, Allen Pineda, Dante Santiago, Jacobi Shaddix, Debbie Nova (vocals); Tobin (guitar, bass); George Pajon Jr., J. Curtis (guitar); Elizabeth Ann Lea (trombone); Printz Board (trumpet); Tim Izo Orindgreff (saxophone, flute, horns); Ron Fair (piano); Mike Fratantuno (acoustic guitar, bass, upright bass); Terence Yoshiaki, Dave Buckner (drums); Davey Chegwidden (congas, shaker); Chuck Prada (percussion); Terry Dexter, Noelle Scaggs (background vocals).
Alternative Press (9/03, p.118) - 4 out of 5 - "...Better partiers than preachers, these Peas have found their pod..." Elephunk Music | List Price | $13.92 (You save $3.53) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, R&B, Soul/R&B, Urban Soundtrack, Dance, Underground/Alt Rap, Rap | | Label | Interscope | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank |  770  | | CD Universe Part number | 6741017 | | Catalog number | 000285402 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 26, 2004 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Will.I.Am - vocals, Wurlitzer piano, Clavinet, Moog synthesizer, programming
Fergie
Apl.de.ap - vocals, programming
Taboo - vocals
Also: Justin Timberlake, Papa Roach, Ca, Printz Board, George Pajon, Jr., Sergio Mendes, Ron Fair, Terry Dexter, Tobin, Tim Izo Orindgreff, Debbie Nova, J. Curtis, Dante Santiago, Davey Chegwidden, Ray Brady, Chuck Prada, Mike Fratantuno, Terence Yoshiaki, Allen Pineda, but very limiting, Dave Buckner, Elizabeth Ann Lea, Jacobi Shaddix, Jamie Gomez | | Additional Info | Bonus Track |
Black Eyed Peas Elephunk Songs Elephunk Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Love this Cd
I love the blackeyed peas they are AWESOME!
Submitted by shawnquala.jackson (Dallas,TX,USA) 
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 Amazing muscicians
I don't want to 'hex' this cd, but I am a grandma and I love it. (a very cool grandma)...I put this in my car and can't seem to take it out. These people are extremely talented and seem to really have something to say. I'll never be one to say these darn kids and their music...Black Eyed Peas were BORN to contribute their talents to the world!
Submitted by Lee (California)
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Great Style!
I love this CD! Their reggae funk style offers a nice change from the normal hip-hop music I listen to. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who loves hip-hop, funk or reggae. Their music hit the TV first...Hey Mama was the first iPod commercial, Let's Get it Started was remade for the NBA Finals and The Boogie That Be just hit the TV commercial where the country people are line dancing to a funky song. They have a great style and are now my favorite group!
Submitted by linda.eldridge (Riverside CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Don't hate them for beeing themselves.
I really think that most of you are stating crap for no reason. I agree with anyone who says that this group should not be called a hip-hop group, that's OK, but most of you are hating them for no reason, they are POP, P-O-P... not a hip-hop group, and with all sort of pop happens the same: crap artists making stupid music and everyone are happier, no matter if their music is aceptable at a least, they just hear it, but with Black Eyed Peas is an all different thing, they make good music, aceptable at a least, and enjoyable. You hear this CD and you state crap only because they're pop, but I think that they found it's style, if not, their sells were really really bad.
That happens with contemporany music: all because of selling more CD's.
Submitted by perosky10s (Coquimbo, Chile)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No only one song
im not hating on the other songs but anxiety is number 1 fav thats the only reason why im giving this cd a 5 it may be my favorite song but staind and pop evil is my top two favs.
Submitted by whitechocolate (pioneer,la,usa)
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