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. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This album is soooo great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Another amazing album by The Black Eyed Peas, so many great songs here, Don't Lie is an anthem!
  3. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Dispate of what people say, this is my favorite Black Eyed Peas album, so many amazing songsss
  4. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This album is full of jams, my favorite black eyed peas album for sure, I miss those old days
  5. SuchiB14
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    This album is great. Not the best of the Black Eyed Peas, but still great. 7/10
  6. ChristgauWannab
    Nov 20, 2017
    8
    Unapologetic high-energy hip-pop with thumps and silly rhymes that can get stuck in your head for days. "My Humps" could be the female answer to "Baby Got Back." Yes, it's nonsensical, but given that the BEP, known for the smash hit "Where Is The Love?," ends the monkeying with "Union," you can't say that they aren't aware. "Pump It," "Don't Phunk With My Heart," and "Like That" togetherUnapologetic high-energy hip-pop with thumps and silly rhymes that can get stuck in your head for days. "My Humps" could be the female answer to "Baby Got Back." Yes, it's nonsensical, but given that the BEP, known for the smash hit "Where Is The Love?," ends the monkeying with "Union," you can't say that they aren't aware. "Pump It," "Don't Phunk With My Heart," and "Like That" together have enough energy to power up the electricity of the entire Earth. This is one for the dancefloor.… Expand
  7. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    8
    Something lacks in this one, but not something huge. This album still rides on Pump It, Don't Lie, Don't Phunk With my Heart, and more. Not only good hip hop, but good music to move to.
  8. 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
  9. AlexLips
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    Could have been better but still brilliant.
  10. JordanT
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I love this album, the concert was great
  11. ec
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    brl album
  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. FidelC
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    Love the variety of music beat! I got to hear this group from my son's downloaded cd & my wife & I totally love them.
  14. PashaP
    May 27, 2006
    9
    Great fun with a capital PH. Most tards who have given the BEPs 0 marks here don't have a Phking clue that they are innocuous, vacuous, cheeky, chirpy chappies, without an agenda. Is that so bad? I don't think so. Gangsta rap and other rubbish masquerading as the credibility of black music is what makes me gag - the sick songs by the so called "real rappers" are the ones who Great fun with a capital PH. Most tards who have given the BEPs 0 marks here don't have a Phking clue that they are innocuous, vacuous, cheeky, chirpy chappies, without an agenda. Is that so bad? I don't think so. Gangsta rap and other rubbish masquerading as the credibility of black music is what makes me gag - the sick songs by the so called "real rappers" are the ones who give the black community their unfair sub human status by the other races. Give me the BEPs any day.… Expand
  15. kellys
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    This band should get 10 out of 10
  16. 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
  17. ThomasD
    Jan 29, 2006
    8
    Most fun I've had listening to an album in a long time. By no means is it ground breaking or inspirational, but it does provide sufficient beats for when you're on the dance floor.
  18. rachg
    Nov 16, 2005
    8
    this album is wicked
  19. 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
  20. JasperB
    Nov 13, 2005
    7
    Fun and raunchy. What's not to like?
  21. 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.
  22. chellec
    Oct 10, 2005
    8
    I loved the CD. It is the best CD i have heared from them yeat. and the best music that i think has come out in years.
  23. 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.
  24. ColeK
    Sep 23, 2005
    10
    This album is awesome! Plain and simple.
  25. EvanY
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    Balck Eyed Peas Rock
  26. 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!!!
  27. jacobm
    Aug 31, 2005
    7
    i can dig it, positive lyrics are a definite plus
  28. MininaenaeBob
    Aug 31, 2005
    9
    This is a great c.d. Forget about what Pete and Zippy Zee said. This c.d. is awesome. I love all the songs 1-10. I'm not really feeling the last five songs, but the first ten of the songs are exceptional. Fergie sings a lot more, and that's good, Will.I.Am does most of the rapping. It is hard to tell when Apl.D.Ap or Taboo is rapping. I don't think they are as much featured This is a great c.d. Forget about what Pete and Zippy Zee said. This c.d. is awesome. I love all the songs 1-10. I'm not really feeling the last five songs, but the first ten of the songs are exceptional. Fergie sings a lot more, and that's good, Will.I.Am does most of the rapping. It is hard to tell when Apl.D.Ap or Taboo is rapping. I don't think they are as much featured on this c.d. as Fergie and Will. But the c.d. is still really good. Way better than Elephunk...My favorites are Don't Phunk With My Heart, Don't Lie, Disco Club, and Feel It. They are awesome.… Expand
  29. 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!!
  30. Prissy
    Aug 1, 2005
    8
    I Love this CD!!!......I've heard of the blackeye peas and some of their music from the last CD and decided to take a listen.....this is one of the best CD's out right now...positive music, great beats, I am from Phillipine decent and taboo is also he has a song on the CD called "Bebot" in which he's rapping in tagalog....I Love it!!!......I'm gonna buy the CD to I Love this CD!!!......I've heard of the blackeye peas and some of their music from the last CD and decided to take a listen.....this is one of the best CD's out right now...positive music, great beats, I am from Phillipine decent and taboo is also he has a song on the CD called "Bebot" in which he's rapping in tagalog....I Love it!!!......I'm gonna buy the CD to support da Phillippines....and also because of the great music, by the way John Legend is on the CD and I'm lovin' him too....buy his CD too and "GET LIFTED"....he's a great artist and he's a must see in concert......John Legend and the Blackeye Peas, Reppin' to the Fullest!!!!… Expand
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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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