Disco de Black Eyed Peas: “Elephunk (New Version) [Edited]”

This album is absolutely awesome, and has something for everyone. It brings together R&B, Rap, and Jazz with socially conscious lyrics. There is not a single song that I don't like on it. Fergie, the newcomer to this group, definately adds a new feel to this album.

1) Hands up - a high energy start to the album. The saxophone on this song is very jazzy, and has the whole song has a bit of a retro feel.

2) Labor Day - Pure Fun. You can really dance to this song.

3) Let's Get Retarded - This song starts out by saying that it means no disrespect (look up the lyrics if you're concerned about it) Actually, it uses "retarded" to describe losing control of your body when you dance. Anybody who listens to more than just the chorus of this song would realize this.

4) Hey Mama - Has a latin, almost jamaican, feel. Sounds a little like Sean Paul's "Get Busy." Fun song.

5) Shut Up - Fergie shines on this song! More pop sounding than the rest of the album, but it still has a groove. Fergie's vocals alone make this song worth listening to. Beautiful.

6) Smells like Funk - This also has a retro feel to it. Nothing particularly spectacular about this song, but it's still solid.

7) Latin Girls - Very latin feel to this one. Another fun song to dance to.

8) Sexy - Funktastically Beautiful Song. They did a nice job mixing the piano into this slower song.

9) Fly Away - This song is my absolute favorite - Fergie really shines on this one. A wonderfully free song... you just have to hear it.

10) The Boogie that Be - Mostly rap, with a classic sound to it.

11) The Elephunk Theme - An exotic song, with melodies that sound middle-eastern or Indian, blended with aggressive rap.

12) The Apl Song - An calming song, with beautiful melodies.

13) Anxiety - Aggressive rap on top of a some rocking guitar.

14) Where is the Love - This is a little longer than the radio cut.

15) Hidden Track - I don't know what this one is called, but it's a nice song. It's slow, soft, and sexy with rap verses blended into a melodic chorus.

For as long as I can remember I have loved hip-hop and for most of my life it was the only genre of music I listened to. Unfortunatly, for the last few years, hip-hop and rap has been in my opinion pretty awful, save for a few artists here and there. Elephunk is one of the top five best hip-hop album I've ever heard period. I just bought it today and instantly fell in love with it, unusual considering it normally takes me about a week before I really like any album. When I heard "Where is the Love" on the radio a month or so ago, I knew this album would be special. Will.i.am's production is what sets Elephunk apart from everything else. If you are like me, you are sick of just about all the producers out there. These beats were designed with music in mind and sound like they took a lot of time on each and every one. The album doesn't stop at outstanding production though. The lyrical content is intellegent and delivered in a way that is both interesting and pleasing to the ear. The album features a wide range of lyrical topics including discrimination, love and the rockin' party tracks. Sometimes I think the goal of hip-hop these days is to try and master what someone else's work. BEP could care less what everyone else in rap is doing, that I think is the secret to their success. Most people will probably sleep on this album because record companies will probably continue to shove other rappers down their throats. But like a fine wine i suppose, only a select few can experience quality like Elephunk. This album has renewed my faith in hip-hop.

The new Black Eyed Peas album is probably one of the best albums to come out this year. It's also one of the funkiest albums that you can listen to over and over again and have a ball. It contains some of the funkiest and energetic songs I've heard in quite some time. Besides the powerful first single Where is the Love? featuring Justin Timberlake, there are numerous tracks worth mentioning. Most notably the party anthem of the year Let's Get Retarded, Smells Like Funk which sounds like it has a sample of Puttin on the Ritz. The best tracks are left to the newest member of BEP, Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson. Her stunning, soulful, and powerful vocals bring each track to life. Such as Shut Up and the best song on the album, her solo effort Fly Away. This girl has got the goods and she needs to have a solo album soon!

Black Eyed Peas came out strong on this album. I did not know they had any previous albums, but when I heard "Elephunk" I was a little bit blown away. It was something different than what was out on the market at the time. During the release of this record a lot of "hardcore" rap was out. Thick bass lines, and heavy beats; ie. Lil John, Ludicris, 50 Cent, etc. It was time for some funky music to drop. And there is still such a thing as the KKK around, however you can't say that someone else political views are completely wrong. There is really no exact "right or wrong" in politics. It is what the general public agrees on as to those issue. You don't have to agree with them, but your views could be thought of as wrong. Think before you type anything here. (this is to the person a few quotes below). Overall, "Elephunk" does have some strong language that really is not needed on certain parts of the song, only because cussing makes one look ignorant to a point, but the songs still rock, and give you something to move to.

I have always been a fan of Black Eyed Peas, and their newest album "Elephunk" is phenomenal in every way possible. People are saying that fans of their old CDs will be disappointed with this new one, and that is completely not true whatsoever in my opinion. Musicians are SUPPOSED to grow and evolve over time, and just because this new album doesn't sound like some of their older stuff, it in no way means that fans will be disappointed. CHANGE is GOOD sometimes. And the addition of the female singer(Fergie) to the group is pure genius because that girl can sing! I thought it might be a bad idea at first, but after hearing the album and how much quality she adds to it, i was blown away. You want proof? Just listen to track #9 "Fly Away", she sings most of that song and proves that she could be a great artist all on her own. Who else has noticed that she sounds a lot like Alicia Keys in the opening words of "Let's Get Retarded"? Speaking of that track, it's one of the best on the CD. 2 minutes and 22 seconds into the song, it blows up and it's impossible not to bounce your head and dance! The whole album is truly incredible and there's really not one BAD song on it. I highly recommend it to any fan of great, original music!