Editors’ Notes Black Eyes Peas took a quantum leap forward with Elephunk, the album on which the group traded in its purist hip-hop style for an amalgamation of global pop sounds. I was hooked. Although nominally a rap group, Black Eyed Peas call upon so many forms of songwriting and production that slotting them into hip-hop is like slotting Prince into R&B -- technically true, but very limiting. Listen free to Black Eyed Peas – Elephunk (Hands Up, Labor Day (It's A Holiday) and more).

… From the very first hit single `Where is the Love?' Check out Elephunk by Black Eyed Peas on Amazon Music. This album is a … Newly minted member Fergie provides the group with new energy, applying an R&B hook where needed, but equally able to play the bodacious frontwoman. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Black Eyed Peas are one of my guilty pleasures and I can't help but enjoy their music.