Monkey Business
by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2005
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 165 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 165
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 165
  3. Negative: 47 out of 165

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  1. IvyC
    Oct 2, 2005
    10
    I love this CD...it's the first I've heard from The Black Eyed Peas. I wasn't overly impressed with them as a whole, until I took a chance on this CD. It stays in rotation in my car and on my computer.
  2. estiennep.
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    i can listen to it all day long and i recommend it to everyone who like to dance. totally love this album. especially tracks "unity" and "don't lie".
  3. EchoB
    Jun 13, 2005
    10
    This CD is a beautiful piece off art and composition. I am always fascinated when music really moves me literally and figuratively. The time and effort that was put into each song is apparent, great job. The last song on the CD, Unity... WOW!!!
  4. MiguelV
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    best CD Ever!!!
  5. LockneO
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas truly hit it big with this album. Elephunk didn't get the best reviews, but Monkey Business is out of this world. The other reviewers must be CrAzY, because I loved this album, with James Brown, Justin Timberlake, Sting, and more. It's really great, and I suggest you get this album today!
  6. JasmineJ
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    This is BEP"s best album. I don't know why people r dissing them because they changed their music. Everyone needs to change. They wanted to try something new. I LOVE U BEP ( I AM A TRUE FAN!!)
  7. joyce
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    This album is phunking great!!
  8. HarvardB
    Jun 8, 2005
    10
    Unique and fresh album consisting of a great variety of styles including Pilipino, Jamaican, Rap, Hip-hop, and an intriguing Beach-sound. Different from the Elephunk record, but the new tracks are phunky and fresh. You can't resist from bobbin' your head and wanting to get down to this album. The Peas were not affraid of change and they got down to "Business." Love the album!!!
  9. ChrisR
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    i love this album
  10. ColeK
    Sep 23, 2005
    10
    This album is awesome! Plain and simple.
  11. TristanR
    Sep 8, 2005
    10
    my freind likes it and i was all like lets see what she likes it for and i know now that she likes it coz it's AWESOME!!!
  12. SAVAGETOAST
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    OMG i love this cd..it is so good, my humps has hooked me up w/ so many chicks...lol! one time i told a guy to not phunk with my heart and dont lie... and i got my ass kicked...lol!.. PUMP IT!! beeiatch!
  13. JordanT
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I love this album, the concert was great
  14. mininaenaebob
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    I thought this was a very good c.d. It might take some getting used to, but overall it is very very good.
  15. Harrison
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    Best cd all summer
  16. MafG
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    awesome! fave song is definately My Humps
  17. EvaM
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    Stylish, hip and super-cool, everything that you could expect from a B.E.P album. Wonderful.
  18. KirstenB
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    It is a great CD! It has so many different styles of music! Every1 should buy it!
  19. LauraM
    Jun 8, 2005
    10
    Gloriously entertaining. Some wonderful emotive track and some dancy hip-hop songs : what more could you expect? Country?
  20. JamieS
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    If you want to "party" this is the album ya should get! Dont miss out, BEP is F-R-E-S-H (Fresh)
  21. Lulu
    Aug 14, 2005
    10
    This album is brilliant, it shows how they have grown as a band from their previous album. Anyone who wants to get up and dance will love this album, blasting it in their cars or playing it at bbq's. It is definately the summers new album. Well done!!
  22. EvanY
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    Balck Eyed Peas Rock
  23. Dips
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    This is such a good album, just because it doesn't claim to be anything other than dancable, fun, hip hop. I understand why some people don't like songs like "my humps" but its a fantastic song - think of it as the new "baby got back" - totally denouncing the barbie-induced teen anorexic culture. big is beautiful!! Tellin me the boyz "love my lady lumps!" One of the few albums This is such a good album, just because it doesn't claim to be anything other than dancable, fun, hip hop. I understand why some people don't like songs like "my humps" but its a fantastic song - think of it as the new "baby got back" - totally denouncing the barbie-induced teen anorexic culture. big is beautiful!! Tellin me the boyz "love my lady lumps!" One of the few albums where I DON'T have to be drunk or on a night out (or both) to enjoy the songs and have a good dance!!… Expand
  24. anoni
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    this album ROCKS. easy and fun, the BEP prove they can get anyone mooving in this eclectic dance yet soulfull mix containing some of the mose versitile artists ever. 10/10
  25. MaxM
    Oct 23, 2005
    10
    I love the black eyed peas. These reviews are stupid. This album rocks!!! Way better that Ashlee Simpson. This diserves a 10. Even though some songs do stink.
  26. kellys
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    This band should get 10 out of 10
  27. jos95
    Sep 5, 2011
    10
    This has GOT to be The Peas' best album! I loved it instantly upon hearing it - except for My Humps which is a lousy song but it can be easily dismissed. Don't Phunk With my Heart was the song that won me over to the Peas and Don't Lie and Pump It aren't far behind. James Brown's work on the album is quite remarkable - R.I.P. This album has a great mix of rap songs of all sorts and it isThis has GOT to be The Peas' best album! I loved it instantly upon hearing it - except for My Humps which is a lousy song but it can be easily dismissed. Don't Phunk With my Heart was the song that won me over to the Peas and Don't Lie and Pump It aren't far behind. James Brown's work on the album is quite remarkable - R.I.P. This album has a great mix of rap songs of all sorts and it is impossible to dislike so I recommend you go get it!… Expand
  28. SuchiB14
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    This album is great. Not the best of the Black Eyed Peas, but still great. 7/10
  29. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This album is full of jams, my favorite black eyed peas album for sure, I miss those old days
  30. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Dispate of what people say, this is my favorite Black Eyed Peas album, so many amazing songsss
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#63 Most Shared Album of 2005

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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    A bland meringue. [3 Jun 2005, p.81]
  2. The Guardian
    40
    The lyrical inspiration has evaporated.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Monkey Business is just as bright if not quite as fun as Elephunk.
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