The Time (Dirty Bit)
Black Eyed Peas · 2010
9 min · 2 tracks · hip-hop
A dance-pop anthem fusing hip-hop swagger with infectious electronic beats and a nostalgic nod to classic disco.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Time (Dirty Bit) — This track exemplifies the group's signature blend of catchy hooks and rhythmic energy while showcasing their ability to weave classic elements into a contemporary pop framework.
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The Time (Dirty Bit) (main version) — The main version expands on the radio edit by adding more layers of instrumentation and vocal play, enhancing its dynamic feel and danceability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track combines nostalgic sampling with contemporary beats, making it a memorable dance anthem.
What we noticed
- It features a repetitive structure, alternating between verses and a chorus that emphasizes its dance-pop appeal.
- The use of sampling from 'I've Had) The Time of My Life' creates an immediate sense of nostalgia while blending seamlessly with modern production.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single solidified their dominance in pop music during the early 2010s.
- Career context
- Released as the lead single from their sixth studio album, 'The Beginning,' this track marked a significant phase for the Black Eyed Peas. By 2010, they had already achieved massive commercial success with their previous album, 'The E.N.D.,' which set the stage for further experimentation in sound and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cypress Hill· Pitbull· J Balvin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Time (Dirty Bit) (radio edit) 4:13
- 2 The Time (Dirty Bit) (main version) 5:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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