Studio Album · No. 4
Monkey Business Songwriting Credits by Black Eyed Peas
Produced by will.i.am, Ron Fair, Timbaland, Danja, Noize Trip, Printz Board
A&M / Interscope
Hip HopPop RapDance-pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Black Eyed Peas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
15 trackswritten by Black Eyed Peas
0 tracksoutside writers
Black Eyed Peas's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer87%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
44
Lyricists
7
Producers
2005
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Don't Phunk with My Heart" at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards (2006).
Won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "My Humps" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards (2007).
Data Insight
will.i.am produced most of Monkey Business and steered the group toward the radio-ready pop direction that made it a global hit. "Don't Phunk with My Heart" builds on an interpolation of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" along with elements drawn from Asha Bhosle Bollywood recordings, while "Pump It" rides Dick Dale's 1962 surf-rock version of "Misirlou." The album leaned on big-name guests, with Sting on "Union," James Brown on "They Don't Want Music," and Justin Timberlake on "My Style." It became the group's commercial peak, selling multiple millions worldwide.
Monkey Business is Black Eyed Peas' fourth studio album, released June 7, 2005. Building on Elephunk's crossover success, it leaned further into pop and funk, generating hits including 'Don't Phunk with My Heart', 'Don't Lie', and 'My Humps'. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and won multiple Grammy Awards. Guest appearances include James Brown, Justin Timberlake, and Talib Kweli.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pump It
#18
|
will.i.amapl.de.apFergieThomas van MusserNicolas Roubanis | William AdamsAllan PinedaStacy FergusonThomas van MusserNicolas Roubanis | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Don't Phunk with My Heart
#3
|
will.i.amFergiePrintz BoardGeorge Pajon Jr.Full ForceKalyanji AnandjiIndeewar | William AdamsStacy FergusonPrintz BoardGeorge Pajon Jr.Full ForceKalyanji AnandjiIndeewar | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 3 |
My Style
|
will.i.amapl.de.apFergieThomas van MusserJustin TimberlakeTimothy MosleyNate Hills | William AdamsAllan PinedaStacy FergusonThomas van MusserJustin TimberlakeTimothy MosleyNate Hills | TimbalandDanja | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Don't Lie
#14
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooFergieChris PetersDrew PetersSlick Rick | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezStacy FergusonChris PetersDrew PetersRicky Walters | will.i.amRon Fair | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 5 |
My Humps
#3
|
will.i.amDavid Payton | William AdamsDavid Payton | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Like That
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooQ-TipTalib KweliAnthony NewleyLeslie Bricusse | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezKamaal FareedTalib Kweli GreeneAnthony NewleyLeslie Bricusse | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Q-Tip (Featured Vocals)Talib Kweli (Featured Vocals)CeeLo Green (Featured Vocals)John Legend (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Dum Diddly
|
will.i.amapl.de.apRay BradyPrintz BoardJackie MittooLloyd FergusonFitzroy SimpsonRobbie LynLeroy SibblesHuford BrownFelix Headley Bennett | William AdamsAllan PinedaRay BradyPrintz BoardJackie MittooLloyd FergusonFitzroy SimpsonRobbie LynLeroy SibblesHuford BrownFelix Headley Bennett | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Dante Santiago (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Feel It
|
will.i.amapl.de.apFergie | William AdamsAllan PinedaStacy Ferguson | apl.de.apPrintz Boardwill.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Gone Going
|
will.i.amJack Johnson | William AdamsJack Johnson | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 10 |
They Don't Want Music
|
will.i.amFergieJames BrownPrintz BoardTimothy OrindgreffGreg MaysDarryl Barnes | William AdamsStacy FergusonJames BrownPrintz BoardTimothy OrindgreffGreg MaysDarryl Barnes | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)James Brown (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Disco Club
|
will.i.amapl.de.apJean BaptisteAnthony TiddMichael MatthewsMelvin Lewis | William AdamsAllan PinedaJean BaptisteAnthony TiddMichael MatthewsMelvin Lewis | Noize Trip | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Bebot
|
will.i.amapl.de.ap | William AdamsAllan Pineda | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Ba Bump
|
will.i.amPrintz BoardLarry BlackmonThomas Jenkins | William AdamsPrintz BoardLarry BlackmonThomas Jenkins | Printz Boardwill.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Audio Delite at Low Fidelity
|
will.i.amapl.de.apKeith HarrisRick James | William AdamsAllan PinedaKeith HarrisJames Ambrose Johnson Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Union
|
will.i.amFergieStingGeorge Pajon Jr. | William AdamsStacy FergusonGordon Matthew Thomas SumnerGeorge Pajon Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Fergie (Vocals)Sting (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 60 contributors
W
will.i.am
Writer · Producer · Vocals
WA
William Adams
Writer
A
apl.de.ap
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AP
Allan Pineda
Writer
F
Fergie
Writer · Vocals
SF
Stacy Ferguson
Writer
PB
Printz Board
Writer · Producer
GP
George Pajon Jr.
Writer
JG
Jaime Gomez
Writer
T
Taboo
Writer · Vocals
TV
Thomas van Musser
Writer
AN
Anthony Newley
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Monkey Business
Who wrote My Humps?
"My Humps" was written by will.i.am (William Adams) and David Payton. The track samples lines from Sexual Harassment's 1983 single "I Need a Freak." It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2007 Grammy Awards.
What does Pump It sample?
"Pump It" is built on Dick Dale's 1962 surf-rock recording of "Misirlou," the same instrumental made famous by the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. will.i.am produced the track around that guitar riff. It was released as a single and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What does Don't Phunk with My Heart sample or interpolate?
"Don't Phunk with My Heart" interpolates Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and also draws on elements from Asha Bhosle Bollywood recordings. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2006.
Which guest artists appear on Monkey Business?
Monkey Business features several high-profile guests. Sting appears on "Union," James Brown on "They Don't Want Music," and Justin Timberlake on "My Style." "Like That" adds Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, CeeLo Green, and John Legend.
What singles were released from Monkey Business?
The album produced four main Billboard Hot 100 singles. "Don't Phunk with My Heart" and "My Humps" both peaked at number three, "Don't Lie" reached number 14, and "Pump It" reached number 18. "Don't Phunk with My Heart" was the lead single.
Did Monkey Business win any Grammy Awards?
Yes. "Don't Phunk with My Heart" won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in 2006. The following year, "My Humps" won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
Who produced Monkey Business?
will.i.am produced most of Monkey Business and shaped its pop-leaning sound. Additional production came from apl.de.ap, Timbaland and Danja, Printz Board, Ron Fair, and Noize Trip. The album was released on A&M and Interscope Records in 2005.
How is Monkey Business certified by the RIAA?
Monkey Business is certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA, representing five million units in the United States. It was the Black Eyed Peas' commercial peak and a worldwide multi-million seller.