Translation cover art

  Studio Album · No. 8

Translation Songwriting Credits by Black Eyed Peas

2020 Epic / Interscope 15 tracks 56 min

Produced by will.i.am, Johnny Goldstein, DJ Ammo, DJ Snake, Rvssian

Epic / Interscope Latin PopReggaetonPop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

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.

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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%
Producer80%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
54
Lyricists
10
Producers
2020
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

"Girl Like Me" with Shakira was nominated for Best Latin at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards
Data Insight

Translation was the Black Eyed Peas' deliberate move into Latin music, built almost entirely around reggaeton and Latin pop with will.i.am producing across the record. Nearly every track pairs the group with a guest from the Latin and urban world, including J Balvin, Maluma, Ozuna, Shakira, Nicky Jam, Becky G, and French Montana. Lead single "Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)" with J Balvin interpolates Corona's 1993 Eurodance hit "The Rhythm of the Night" and gave the group its first Hot Latin Songs number one. The album debuted at number three on Top Latin Albums and number 52 on the Billboard 200.

Translation is Black Eyed Peas' eighth studio album, released June 19, 2020. The album is primarily Latin-focused, featuring collaborations with Shakira, Maluma, Ozuna, J Balvin, Nicky Jam, Tyga, and others. It peaked at number seven on the US Latin Albums chart. The project marked a deliberate outreach to Latin music markets, with most tracks featuring a Latin pop or reggaeton influence.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life) #26
will.i.amapl.de.apKeith HarrisJ BalvinFrancesco BontempiMichale GaffeyPeter GlenisterAnnerley GordonGiorgio Spagner William AdamsAllan PinedaKeith HarrisJosé Álvaro Osorio BalvinFrancesco BontempiMichale GaffeyPeter GlenisterAnnerley GordonGiorgio Spagner will.i.amKeith Harris will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)J Balvin (Featured Vocals)
2
Feel the Beat
will.i.amYonatan Goldsteinapl.de.apTabooMalumaHugh L ClarkePaul Anthony ThomasCurtis T. BedeauGerard R. CharlesBrian P. GeorgeLucien J. George William AdamsYonatan GoldsteinAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezJuan Luis Londoño AriasHugh L ClarkePaul Anthony ThomasCurtis T. BedeauGerard R. CharlesBrian P. GeorgeLucien J. George will.i.amJohnny GoldsteinMucky will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)Maluma (Featured Vocals)
3
Mamacita #62
will.i.amJohnny GoldsteinOzunaapl.de.apTabooMadonnaBruce GaitschSusan LeonardPatrick Leonard William AdamsJohnny GoldsteinJuan Carlos Ozuna RosadoAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezMadonna CicconeBruce GaitschSusan LeonardPatrick Leonard will.i.amJohnny Goldstein will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)Ozuna (Featured Vocals)
4
Girl Like Me #67
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooShakiraJohnny GoldsteinBrendan BuckleyAlbert MenendezTim Mitchell William AdamsAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezShakira Isabel Mebarak RipollJohnny GoldsteinBrendan BuckleyAlbert MenendezTim Mitchell will.i.amShakiraJohnny Goldstein will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)Shakira (Featured Vocals)
5
Vida Loca
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooTygaNicky JamJames JohnsonAlonzo MillerMC Hammer William AdamsAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezMicheal Ray StevensonNick Rivera CamineroJames JohnsonAlonzo MillerKirk Burrell will.i.am will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)Nicky Jam (Featured Vocals)Tyga (Featured Vocals)
6
No Mañana
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooEmmanuel Herrera Batista William AdamsAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezEmmanuel Herrera Batista will.i.amJohnny Goldstein will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)El Alfa (Featured Vocals)
7
Tonta Love
will.i.amJohnny Goldstein William AdamsJohnny Goldstein Johnny Goldsteinwill.i.am will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)
8
Celebrate
will.i.amJohnny Goldsteinapl.de.apTaboo William AdamsJohnny GoldsteinAllan PinedaJimmy Luis Gómez Johnny Goldsteinwill.i.am will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)
9
Todo Bueno
will.i.amJohnny Goldsteinapl.de.apTabooDavid Escobar GallegoPablo Mejia BermudezJuan David Huertas ClavijoDavid Lorduy HernándezAlejandro Patiño William AdamsJohnny GoldsteinAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezDavid Escobar GallegoPablo Mejia BermudezJuan David Huertas ClavijoDavid Lorduy HernándezAlejandro Patiño Johnny Goldsteinwill.i.amMosty will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)Piso 21 (Featured Vocals)
10
Duro Hard
will.i.amReynard BargmannRebbeca Marie GomezTabooJohnny GoldsteinDamien LeRoyPapatinho William AdamsReynard BargmannRebbeca Marie GomezJimmy Luis GómezJohnny GoldsteinDamien LeRoyPapatinho will.i.amMuckyDJ AmmoJohnny GoldsteinPapatinho will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)Becky G (Featured Vocals)
11
Mabuti
will.i.amJohnny Goldsteinapl.de.apFrench MontanaSimon CarterWalter CarterDavid FergusonWilliam HullCurtis ReynoldsKeith SamuelsBrian Sherrer William AdamsJohnny GoldsteinAllan PinedaKarim KharbouchSimon CarterWalter CarterDavid FergusonWilliam HullCurtis ReynoldsKeith SamuelsBrian Sherrer Johnny Goldsteinwill.i.am will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)French Montana (Featured Vocals)
12
I Woke Up
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooTarik Johnston William AdamsAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezTarik Johnston Rvssian will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)
13
Get Loose Now
will.i.amJohnny Goldstein William AdamsJohnny Goldstein will.i.amJohnny Goldstein will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)
14
Action
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooDJ Snake William AdamsAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezWilliam Grigahcine DJ Snake will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)
15
News Today
will.i.amJohnny Goldsteinapl.de.apTabooBenjamin Mor William AdamsJohnny GoldsteinAllan PinedaJimmy Luis GómezBenjamin Mor Johnny Goldstein will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)J. Rey Soul (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 75 contributors

W
will.i.am
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album15 written
WA
William Adams
Writer
On this album15 written
AP
Allan Pineda
Writer
On this album12 written
A
apl.de.ap
Writer · Vocals
On this album12 written
JL
Jimmy Luis Gómez
Writer
On this album11 written
T
Taboo
Writer · Vocals
On this album11 written
JG
Johnny Goldstein
Writer · Producer
On this album9 written
DS
DJ Snake
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
KH
Keith Harris
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
P
Papatinho
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
S
Shakira
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album1 written
AM
Albert Menendez
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Translation

What does the title Translation mean?
Translation reflects the Black Eyed Peas' shift toward Latin music, blending their pop and hip hop background with reggaeton and Latin pop sung largely in Spanish. The group framed the album as bridging cultures and languages through music, which is why nearly every track features a Latin or urban guest artist.
Who produced Translation?
will.i.am produced across Translation and steered its Latin direction. Additional production came from Johnny Goldstein, DJ Snake, Rvssian, Keith Harris, DJ Ammo, Papatinho, and Mucky, among others, with Shakira contributing to her own collaboration.
Does "Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)" sample another song?
Yes. "Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)" with J Balvin interpolates Corona's 1993 Eurodance hit "The Rhythm of the Night." The track was released as the lead single tied to the film Bad Boys for Life and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who are the guest artists on Translation?
Translation features J Balvin, Maluma, Ozuna, Shakira, Nicky Jam, Tyga, El Alfa, Piso 21, Becky G, and French Montana. The collaborations span reggaeton, Latin pop, and hip hop, reflecting the album's crossover concept.
How did the singles from Translation chart?
"Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)" with J Balvin peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Hot Latin Songs. "Mamacita" with Ozuna and J. Rey Soul reached number 62 on the Hot 100, and "Girl Like Me" with Shakira peaked at number 67 while topping the Latin Airplay chart.
Who sings on "Girl Like Me"?
"Girl Like Me" pairs the Black Eyed Peas with Shakira, who also contributed to the song's production. It became a viral hit through its music video and topped Billboard's Latin Airplay chart, and it was nominated for Best Latin at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
How did Translation perform on the charts?
Translation debuted at number 52 on the Billboard 200 and number three on Top Latin Albums, the group's first top-five appearance on that chart. It was certified Platinum in France, Italy, and Poland.
Was Translation recorded in Spanish?
Translation is largely sung in Spanish, marking a major language shift for the Black Eyed Peas, though several tracks mix English and Spanish. The bilingual approach matched the album's goal of crossing into the Latin market with reggaeton and Latin pop.

Sources

Wikipedia: Translation Wikipedia: Translation (album) Wikipedia: Ritmo (song) Wikipedia: Mamacita (Black Eyed Peas, Ozuna and J. Rey Soul song) Wikipedia: Girl Like Me (Black Eyed Peas and Shakira song) MusicBrainz: Translation release-group Cover Art Archive: Translation front cover Cover Art Archive: Translation by Black Eyed Peas