The 24 Best Black Eyed Peas Songs, from Let's Get It Started to I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas went from an alternative hip-hop crew in Los Angeles to one of the biggest pop groups in the world, with songs that still fill dance floors at weddings, games and graduations. Here are their 24 best songs, from Where Is the Love? and Let's Get It Started to Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling and their recent Latin collaborations, plus the stories behind their biggest hits and picks for a party.
What is the Black Eyed Peas' most famous song?
"I Gotta Feeling" is the Black Eyed Peas' most famous song, a 2009 party anthem that spent 14 weeks at number one in America. "Where Is the Love?" is their most meaningful hit, and "Let's Get It Started" and "Boom Boom Pow" are favorites at games and parties.
Early Black Eyed Peas songs
- "Joints & Jam", 1998: an early alternative hip-hop favorite.
- "Request + Line", featuring Macy Gray, 2000: a smooth, soulful single.
Black Eyed Peas songs from Elephunk and Monkey Business
- "Where Is the Love?", 2003: a plea for kindness and their global breakthrough.
- "Shut Up", 2003: a dramatic song about a couple arguing.
- "Hey Mama", 2004: a high-energy dancehall-flavored hit.
- "Let's Get It Started", 2004: the sports-arena anthem.
- "Don't Phunk with My Heart", 2005: a funky, Bollywood-sampling hit.
- "Don't Lie", 2005: a smooth, honest love song.
- "My Humps", 2005: a cheeky, divisive party song.
- "Pump It", 2006: built on a surf-rock classic.
Black Eyed Peas songs from The E.N.D. and The Beginning
- "Boom Boom Pow", 2009: an electro hit that topped the chart for 12 weeks.
- "I Gotta Feeling", 2009: the ultimate feel-good party anthem.
- "Meet Me Halfway", 2009: a dreamy, romantic single.
- "Imma Be", 2010: a number one with a mid-song change of gear.
- "Rock That Body", 2010: a pounding dance track.
- "The Time (Dirty Bit)", 2010: built on a famous Dirty Dancing melody.
- "Just Can't Get Enough", 2011: a sweet, catchy single.
- "Don't Stop the Party", 2011: a high-energy club track.
Recent Black Eyed Peas songs
- "Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)", with J Balvin, 2019: a Latin hit from the Bad Boys film.
- "Mamacita", with Ozuna and J. Rey Soul, 2020: a breezy reggaeton crossover.
- "Girl Like Me", with Shakira, 2020: a playful Latin pop duet.
- "Don't You Worry", with Shakira and David Guetta, 2022: an uplifting dance track.
- "Vida Loca", with Nicky Jam and Tyga, 2020: a party track from Translation.
- "Simply the Best", with Anitta and El Alfa, 2022: an upbeat global party track.
Who are the Black Eyed Peas?
The Black Eyed Peas formed in Los Angeles in the mid-90s around will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo, and built a following with jazzy, alternative hip-hop. Fergie joined for their 2003 album Elephunk, and the group became a pop phenomenon with a run of global hits. They headlined the Super Bowl XLV halftime show in 2011. will.i.am also became a sought-after producer and a coach on The Voice UK. After Fergie left, J. Rey Soul joined in 2018, and the group moved toward Latin pop collaborations.
Black Eyed Peas albums
- Behind the Front (1998): their jazzy, alternative hip-hop debut.
- Bridging the Gap (2000): with "Request + Line".
- Elephunk (2003): Fergie's first album with the group and their breakthrough.
- Monkey Business (2005): packed with hits like "Don't Phunk with My Heart" and "Pump It".
- The E.N.D. (2009): the electro-pop peak with "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling".
- Translation (2020): a Latin pop reinvention with J Balvin, Ozuna and Shakira.
The story behind Let's Get It Started
"Let's Get It Started" began as a rewritten, radio-friendly version of an Elephunk track, made for TV coverage of the NBA playoffs in 2004. The new version won a Grammy and became a fixture at stadiums, arenas and pregame warm-ups, where it is still played today.
The story behind Where Is the Love?
"Where Is the Love?" was written in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks and the start of the Iraq war, as a call for compassion. Justin Timberlake sang on the chorus. The song became their first major international hit and was remade in 2016 as #WHERESTHELOVE with dozens of guest artists.
A record run at number one
In 2009 "Boom Boom Pow" spent 12 weeks at number one in America, and "I Gotta Feeling" replaced it and stayed for 14 more. Together, the two songs held the top spot for 26 consecutive weeks, one of the longest runs by a single act in chart history. "I Gotta Feeling" also became one of the best-selling digital singles of its era.
Black Eyed Peas songs for a party, wedding or game day
"I Gotta Feeling" is a wedding reception essential, "Let's Get It Started" and "Pump It" are arena favorites for game day and "The Time (Dirty Bit)" and "Boom Boom Pow" keep a dance floor jumping. For a graduation slideshow, "Where Is the Love?" adds a message. See our wedding dance songs, hip hop wedding songs and graduation songs for more.
A party anthem about your story
For a Black Eyed Peas fan, a personalized song can bring that feel-good party energy to their own story: their name, the people they celebrate with and a chorus made for dancing, in a hip-hop, pop or electronic style. It makes a fun birthday, graduation or wedding gift.
How to create a personalized party song
- Choose a style from 14 genres: hip-hop, pop, electronic and more.
- Add their name.
- Share three memories or details about them.
- Review the lyrics and edit or regenerate them for free before any music is made.
- Listen to 4 free 45-second previews and choose your favorite.
The full 3 to 4 minute song costs $35.99, or $40.99 for Premium with four full versions and editable lyrics. You get the MP3, a gift page and the lyrics as a PDF.
Give the party its own anthem: create a song and hear four previews for free.
Everything you want to know
What is the Black Eyed Peas' most famous song?
"I Gotta Feeling" is the Black Eyed Peas' most famous song, a 2009 hit that spent 14 weeks at number one. "Where Is the Love?", "Let's Get It Started" and "Boom Boom Pow" are other favorites.
Who sang on Where Is the Love? with the Black Eyed Peas?
Justin Timberlake sang on the chorus of "Where Is the Love?", the 2003 song that became the Black Eyed Peas' international breakthrough.
Who are the members of the Black Eyed Peas?
The core members are will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo. Fergie was part of the group from 2003 until the late 2010s, and J. Rey Soul joined in 2018.
Can I get a personalized party song?
Yes. With Cantarova you add a name and a few memories, choose a style such as hip-hop, pop or electronic, review the lyrics and listen to 4 free previews. The full song is ready within minutes.
Why people choose Cantarova
- Because a party anthem about them is the one they will want on repeat.
- Because it is ready within minutes, in time for the party.
- Because you hear 4 free previews before you pay.