Behind the Bridge to Elephunk cover

Behind the Bridge to Elephunk

Black Eyed Peas · 2004

85 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · pop rap

A vibrant mix of hip-hop and pop that fuses infectious grooves with socially conscious lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • socially conscious themes throughout
  • great for upbeat gatherings
  • engaging live performance energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • dislike varying pacing styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2004, 'Behind the Bridge to Elephunk' showcases Black Eyed Peas during their transition from underground success to mainstream prominence. This album serves as a companion piece to their breakthrough album 'Elephunk', which had been released later that same year, solidifying their new sound and lineup following the addition of Fergie.
Stylistic neighbors
Cypress Hill· Pitbull· J Balvin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Let’s Get Retarded (live) 6:18
  • 2 Hey Mama 3:56
  • 3 Shut Up 4:32
  • 4 Where Is the Love 5:09
  • 5 B.E.P. Empire 3:23
  • 6 Weekends 3:39
  • 7 Get Original 3:40
  • 8 Request + Line 3:57
  • 9 Fallin’ Up 4:10
  • 10 Joints & Jam 3:42
  • 11 Karma 3:44
  • 12 What It Is 4:03
  • 13 Head Bobs 4:11
  • 14 Discover Hip Hop 9:35
  • 15 Making of Where Is the Love 3:44
  • 16 Making of Shut Up 4:04
  • 17 Making of Hey Mama 3:39
  • 18 Shut Up (live) 3:32
  • 19 “Boogie That Be” 5:38
  • 20 Photo Gallery 0:45

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