: Producer will.i.am discovered the track while CD shopping in Brazil. He reportedly jump-started the production on a laptop during a train ride, tightened the beat on a plane to Tokyo, and recorded vocals in a Tokyo park.
The song's core identity is built around a heavy sample of , which gained global fame via the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. Black Eyed Peas – Pump It
: As of early 2026, the song has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Commercial Performance : Producer will
: The video draws inspiration from Fight Club and The Matrix Reloaded , showcasing superhuman feats and martial arts by star Steve Terada. : As of early 2026, the song has
The music video, directed by Francis Lawrence , premiered in February 2006 and features a stylized "gang" confrontation in an underground parking lot.
"" is a high-energy anthem by the Black Eyed Peas , released in January 2006 as the final single from their fourth studio album, Monkey Business . Renowned for its fusion of hip hop, rap rock, and surf music, the track is defined by its iconic use of surf guitar. Production & Iconic Sampling
: Producer will.i.am discovered the track while CD shopping in Brazil. He reportedly jump-started the production on a laptop during a train ride, tightened the beat on a plane to Tokyo, and recorded vocals in a Tokyo park.
The song's core identity is built around a heavy sample of , which gained global fame via the Pulp Fiction soundtrack.
: As of early 2026, the song has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Commercial Performance
: The video draws inspiration from Fight Club and The Matrix Reloaded , showcasing superhuman feats and martial arts by star Steve Terada.
The music video, directed by Francis Lawrence , premiered in February 2006 and features a stylized "gang" confrontation in an underground parking lot.
"" is a high-energy anthem by the Black Eyed Peas , released in January 2006 as the final single from their fourth studio album, Monkey Business . Renowned for its fusion of hip hop, rap rock, and surf music, the track is defined by its iconic use of surf guitar. Production & Iconic Sampling