The Black Eyed Peas' fourth outing, MONKEY BUSINESS, picks up right where their platinum-selling breakout album, ELEPHUNK, left off, with the feel of a non-stop party run by an ultra-savvy DJ. "Pump It" opens the disc on a straight sample of Dick Dale's surf classic "Misirlou," as the three MCs of BEP float in and out--sometimes rapid-fire, sometimes measured--with Fergie stepping in on cue to alternately sing softly or with deep, soulful emotion.
The Peas' origins are tied to the DJ-driven world of breakdancing, and that flavor saturates MONKEY BUSINESS, as beats drop in and out, tracks blend into other tracks, and a lighthearted spirit of sophisticated ecstasy prevails. The aforementioned "Pump It" slides flawlessly into the lively single "Don't Phunk with My Heart," and the stage for the album is set. Icons James Brown and Sting drop by, on the uncompromisingly funky "They Don't Want Music" and the reggae-soaked "Union," respectively, but they're just guests on board for the ride (along with Justin Timberlake, John Legend, and others), part of the musical mural. The Black Eyed Peas turned from underground favorites to hit-making performers on ELEPHUNK; this follow-up continues that upward progression.Uncut (p.94) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Will-I-Am's production is gliding yet hard, blasting off with 'Pulp Fiction' Dick Dale guitar, and giving contemporary bounce to '80s synth beats."
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My Favorite CD I love this CD. I didnt used to be a Black Eyed Peas fan but I am addicted to them now. Great CD the whole thing Submitted by Kym (Canyon Country, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
Will and fergie are amazin Not as good as the debut album with fergie elephunk but it still very good. Another style of rap Submitted by thug_life_store (BE, Belgium) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 4 found this helpful. This review is for a different format.
EXCELENTE DISCO RECOMIENDO MUCHO ÉSTA EDICION ASIATICA EDICION DE COLECCION CON DVD. INCLUYE TODOS LOS VIDEOS DE SU MÁS RECIENTE CD. Submitted by georginette (MEXICO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
MEDIOCRE NOT A GOOD CD, TRY BETTER VOCALISTS LIKE AVRIL LAVIGNE. Submitted by steffitwain (POMPTON LAKES) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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