Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Black Eyed Peas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Black Eyed Peas
0 tracksoutside writers
Black Eyed Peas's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
30
Lyricists
3
Producers
2003
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Let's Get It Started" at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005).
Data Insight
Elephunk was the Black Eyed Peas' commercial breakthrough and the first album to feature Fergie as a full member, after she replaced Kim Hill ahead of the sessions. will.i.am produced most of the record and pushed the group from underground hip-hop toward a radio-ready pop-crossover sound. Lead single "Where Is the Love?" was co-written with Justin Timberlake, who also sings on the track, and it became a worldwide hit that reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also produced "Shut Up," "Hey Mama," and "Let's Get It Started," the reissued version of the album cut "Let's Get Retarded."
Elephunk is Black Eyed Peas' third studio album, released June 24, 2003, and the first to feature Fergie as a full member. The album marked a decisive pivot from underground hip-hop to pop-crossover territory. Lead single 'Where Is the Love?' (featuring Justin Timberlake) reached number one in multiple countries and became one of the best-selling singles of 2003. 'Shut Up' and 'Let's Get It Started' were also major hits. The album sold over 8 million copies worldwide.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hands Up
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooGeorge Pajon Jr.Michael FratantunoJean BaptisteBilly May | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezGeorge Pajon Jr.Michael FratantunoJean BaptisteBilly May | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Labor Day (It's a Holiday)
|
will.i.amapl.de.apThomas van MusserJames BrownPhelps CollinsWilliams Earl CollinsJohn GriggsClayton GunnellsDarrel JamisonRobert McCulloughClyde StubblefieldFrank Waddy | William AdamsAllan PinedaThomas van MusserJames BrownPhelps CollinsWilliams Earl CollinsJohn GriggsClayton GunnellsDarrel JamisonRobert McCulloughClyde StubblefieldFrank Waddy | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Let's Get Retarded
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooTerence YoshiakiMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr. | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezTerence YoshiakiMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Hey Mama
#23
|
will.i.amAnthony Henry | William AdamsAnthony Henry | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Shut Up
|
will.i.amTabooJ. CurtisGeorge Pajon Jr. | William AdamsJaime GomezJ. CurtisGeorge Pajon Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Smells Like Funk
|
will.i.amapl.de.apMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr. | William AdamsAllan PinedaMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Latin Girls
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooJ. CurtisGeorge Pajon Jr.Debi Nova | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezJ. CurtisGeorge Pajon Jr.Debi Nova | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Debi Nova (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Sexy
|
will.i.amAntonio Carlos JobimVinícius de Moraes | William AdamsAntonio Carlos JobimVinícius de Moraes | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Fly Away
|
Fergiewill.i.amRay Brady | Stacy FergusonWilliam AdamsRay Brady | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 10 |
The Boogie That Be
|
will.i.amJohn LegendThomas van Musser | William AdamsJohn StephensThomas van Musser | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 11 |
The Apl Song
|
apl.de.apwill.i.amCesar Bañares Jr. | Allan PinedaWilliam AdamsCesar Bañares Jr. | apl.de.apwill.i.am | apl.de.ap (Vocals)will.i.am (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Anxiety
|
will.i.amapl.de.apPapa Roach | William AdamsAllan PinedaPapa Roach | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Papa Roach (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Where Is the Love?
#8
|
will.i.amJustin TimberlakeTabooapl.de.apPrintz BoardMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr.J. Curtis | William AdamsJustin TimberlakeJaime GomezAllan PinedaPrintz BoardMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr.J. Curtis | Ron Fairwill.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Third Eye
|
will.i.am | William Adams | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 36 contributors
W
will.i.am
Writer · Producer · Vocals
WA
William Adams
Writer
A
apl.de.ap
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AP
Allan Pineda
Writer
GP
George Pajon Jr.
Writer
JG
Jaime Gomez
Writer
T
Taboo
Writer · Vocals
MF
Michael Fratantuno
Writer
JC
J. Curtis
Writer
TV
Thomas van Musser
Writer
AH
Anthony Henry
Writer
AC
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Elephunk
Who wrote Where Is the Love?
"Where Is the Love?" was written by will.i.am (William Adams), Justin Timberlake, apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda), Taboo (Jaime Gomez), Printz Board, Michael Fratantuno, George Pajon Jr., and J. Curtis. Timberlake co-wrote the song and sings on it, though he was uncredited on the single artwork at the time of release. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is Elephunk the first Black Eyed Peas album with Fergie?
Yes. Elephunk, released in 2003, is the first Black Eyed Peas album to feature Fergie (Stacy Ferguson) as a full member. She joined after Kim Hill left the group, and her vocals helped define the more pop-oriented sound that drove the album's success.
What is the difference between Let's Get Retarded and Let's Get It Started?
"Let's Get Retarded" is the original album track on Elephunk. The group later re-recorded it with new lyrics as "Let's Get It Started," which was released as a single and used in NBA playoff promotions. "Let's Get It Started" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy in 2005.
Did Elephunk win any Grammy Awards?
Yes. "Let's Get It Started" won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005. The song was also nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap Song at the same ceremony.
What singles were released from Elephunk?
The album's main singles were "Where Is the Love?," "Shut Up," "Hey Mama," and "Let's Get It Started." "Where Is the Love?" was the biggest hit, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Hey Mama" reached 23 and "Let's Get It Started" reached 21. "Shut Up" did not enter the Hot 100 but was a major hit in Europe and Australia.
Who produced Elephunk?
will.i.am produced most of Elephunk and shaped its pop-crossover direction. Additional production came from apl.de.ap and Ron Fair. The album was released on A&M and Interscope Records in June 2003.
Does Justin Timberlake appear on Elephunk?
Yes. Justin Timberlake co-wrote and sings on "Where Is the Love?," the album's lead single. He was uncredited on the original single packaging despite his prominent vocal role.
How is Elephunk certified by the RIAA?
Elephunk is certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, representing four million units in the United States. Worldwide it sold several million copies and became the group's commercial breakthrough.