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Released 20 years ago

Live from Sydney to Vegas

Black Eyed Peas · 2006

107 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop

Energetic and eclectic, blending hip-hop, pop, and Latin influences in a vibrant live performance setting.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hey Mama Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Where Is the Love? — This track highlights the group's socially conscious message and became an anthem for various movements, showcasing their lyrical depth amid infectious beats.
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    Let’s Get It Started — A high-energy opener that encapsulates the band's dynamic stage presence, this track is a staple in their live performances and party playlists.
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    Pump It — With its unmistakable surf rock sample, this track exemplifies the Peas' knack for blending genres and creating catchy hooks that captivate audiences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album captures energetic live performances but lacks strong cohesion due to repeated tracks and variable quality.

What we noticed

  • Freestyle segments showcase individual members' skills, breaking up the main tracks and adding spontaneity to the performance.
  • The setlist includes both their biggest hits and lesser-known tracks, creating a dynamic range that keeps the audience engaged.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • party-ready anthems for celebration
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • interactive vibes for sing-alongs
  • high-energy tracks for dancing

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quiet reflective moments
  • prefer structured studio albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Captures the energy of live performances, beloved by fans for its eclectic mix.
Themes
Sydney nightlife· global party culture· socially conscious anthems
Career context
Released on December 5, 2006, this live album captures the Black Eyed Peas at their commercial peak following the success of their breakthrough album 'Elephunk'. By this time, they had solidified their reputation as a leading act in pop-rap, bolstered by chart-topping hits like 'Where Is the Love?' and 'Let's Get It Started'.
Stylistic neighbors
Cypress Hill· Pitbull· J Balvin

Tracklist

  • 1 Hey Mama Start here 3:53
  • 2 Smells Like Phunk 5:08
  • 3 Dum Diddly 4:24
  • 4 Don’t Lie 3:46
  • 5 Shut Up / Shut Up (Knee Deep remix) Medley 6:26
  • 6 Taboo Freestyle 2:48
  • 7 apl.de.ap Freestyle 3:53
  • 8 will.i.am Freestyle 3:52
  • 9 Fergie Freestyle 2:38
  • 10 Labor Day (It’s a Holiday) 4:12
  • 11 Pump It 6:03
  • 12 Where Is the Love? 9:01
  • 13 Don’t Phunk With My Heart 4:31
  • 14 Let’s Get It Started 12:17
  • 15 Dum Diddly 4:26
  • 16 Don’t Lie 2:36
  • 17 Where Is the Love? 8:21
  • 18 Don’t Phunk With My Heart 2:26
  • 19 Union (video) 5:24
  • 20 Bebot (video) 4:39
  • 21 London Bridge (live) 2:42
  • 22 My Humps (live) 4:14

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