What makes I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas notable?

'I Gotta Feeling' became a defining track of the late 2000s, topping charts worldwide and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and is often credited with influencing the party anthem genre in mainstream pop music. By 2009, the Black Eyed Peas were enjoying immense commercial success following their breakthrough album, 'The E.N.D.', released a year prior. 'I Gotta Feeling' was released as part of their continued dominance in the pop and hip-hop scene, solidifying their status with high-energy tracks that appealed to a wide audience.

How many songs are on I Gotta Feeling?

I Gotta Feeling has 2 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

I Gotta Feeling

Black Eyed Peas · 2009

8 min · 2 tracks · hip-hop

An exuberant blend of pop rap and electronic beats that epitomizes summer party anthems.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Gotta Feeling — This title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious chorus and uplifting message, making it an enduring party anthem across generations.
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Boom Boom Guetta — This remix showcases David Guetta's production prowess, blending electro-house influences that align perfectly with the album's dance-oriented vibe.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100

Foothills

Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The single is a well-crafted party anthem with strong production but lacks depth in composition.

What we noticed

The track features a repetitive, anthemic chorus that invites audience participation, making it ideal for parties.
The production employs a steady four-on-the-floor beat with layered synths and vocal harmonies that create an uplifting atmosphere.
The song maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with no significant dips or shifts in energy.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 8/10

Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — It solidified their reputation with massive commercial success and cultural impact.
Themes: summer party anthem· electro-house dance floors
Moods: Uplifting· Energetic
Career context: By 2009, the Black Eyed Peas were enjoying immense commercial success following their breakthrough album, 'The E.N.D.', released a year prior. 'I Gotta Feeling' was released as part of their continued dominance in the pop and hip-hop scene, solidifying their status with high-energy tracks that appealed to a wide audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Cypress Hill· Pitbull· J Balvin