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. SuchiB14
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    This album is great. Not the best of the Black Eyed Peas, but still great. 7/10
  2. JordanT
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I love this album, the concert was great
  3. 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
  4. CiCiG
    Jul 12, 2005
    8
    I like this C.D. BEP's are all about positive hip hop...I like how their lyrics are laced with cuss words and "gangsta" crap...it's great to hear positive music these days. Yeah,some of the songs sound a little popish, but i like it overall!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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".
  8. 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!!!
  9. MiguelV
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    best CD Ever!!!
  10. KG
    Jun 27, 2005
    9
    Never heard Black Eyed Peas before. This is an excellent album. I went and got all of their music based on this Cd alone. Awesome.
  11. LaurenceHC
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    Dancy, fun, catchy, wise... What more can I ask? It's awesome.
  12. 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!
  13. 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!!)
  14. joyce
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    This album is phunking great!!
  15. jss
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    Album full of fun hip-hop tracks. They don't pretend that it is anything else. Several of the songs are destinted to be radio hits. Look for this album to do well over the next year
  16. 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!!!
  17. PatrickB
    Jun 9, 2005
    7
    Not as good as Elephunk, but that was inevitable. I love to crank up "They Don't Want Music", but I'm 44.
  18. ChrisR
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    i love this album
  19. AnneW
    Jul 8, 2005
    7
    I am a bit split on this one. Some of the songs are fantastic. Pump It is my favorite. All of the songs are very danceable and there is even a good song with James Brown. However, some of the songs are not interesting at all. The worst one for me is a song done with Justin Timberlake. Why him? This is a great for dancing, drinking or working out.
  20. ColeK
    Sep 23, 2005
    10
    This album is awesome! Plain and simple.
  21. 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!!!
  22. 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.
  23. 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!
  24. ec
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    brl album
  25. 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.
  26. Mdub
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    A diverse, fun hip-hop cd with a myriad of styles, such as reggae, funk, dance, and of course, hip hop. It kicks off with the thumpin' Pump it, and remains great throughout. Best tracks: Don't phunk with my heart, Gone going gone, They dont want music
  27. Harrison
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    Best cd all summer
  28. MafG
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    awesome! fave song is definately My Humps
  29. RussH
    Jun 27, 2005
    8
    Pop this CD in for parties, its perfect for it. BEP just wants to party..nothing wrong with that! The reason for the negative reviews: The columnists were expecting something deep.
  30. DanielJP
    Jun 6, 2005
    7
    Black Eyed Peas are more the heirs of De La Soul than NWA, although not particularly similar. More textured than Elephunk, their sense of soul searching fun on Monkey Business makes for a fresh and orginal record
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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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