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Track Listings
| 1. The Time (Dirty Bit) |
| 2. Light Up The Night |
| 3. Love You Long Time |
| 4. Xoxoxo |
| 5. Someday |
| 6. Whenever |
| 7. Fashion Beats |
| 8. Don't Stop The Party |
| 9. Do It Like This |
| 10. The Best One Yet (The Boy) |
| 11. Just Can't Get Enough |
| 12. Play It Loud |
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Album Description
2010 release, the sixth album from the Grammy-winning R&B outfit. The Beginning is the follow-up to the group's blockbuster album The E.N.D. While the title of The E.N.D. was a play on words (standing for "The Energy Never Dies"), the new album's title, The Beginning, "refers to what is actually happening in the world right now," says will.i.am. "The Beginning is symbolic of adopting new technologies, such as augmented reality, 3D, and 360 video. It's also about being experimental and taking songs we've liked from the past and playing around with sick, crazy beats." In keeping with that manifesto, the first single from The Beginning is "The Time (Dirty Bit)," which is built around a sample from the classic 1987 theme from Dirty Dancing, ("I've Had) The Time of My Life," recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Black Eyed Peas (The Beginning)...there are FOUR separate versions of this album,
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This review is from: The Beginning (Audio CD)
The Black Eyed Peas transcended hip-hop to become one of the most commercially successful pop groups of the 2000s. Their career began modestly, with a pair of albums inspired by the positive-minded likes of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul.The group's earliest connections go back to the early `90s, when high schoolers will.i.am (William James Adams, Jr.) and apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr.) were part of Tribal Nation, a breakdancing crew. Eventually the pair focused more on music and split off on their own as Atban Klann, their esoteric name an acronym for A Tribe Beyond a Nation. Upon the death of Eazy-E in 1995 and any further deals with Ruthless Records, will.i.am and apl.de.ap recruited another dancer/MC, Taboo (Jaime Luis Gómez), and reappeared as Black Eyed Peas. In 1998 their debut, Behind the Front, was released on the Interscope label to critical acclaim. BEP's 2000-issued sophomore release, Bridging the Gap, featured guest appearances from Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, De La Soul, and Macy Gray. "Request Line," a single that reached number two on Billboard's rap chart. A corner was turned soon after the addition of Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson), a member of the group Wild Orchid. BEP's first album with Fergie, 2003's Elephunk, stormed the Top 40 with three singles -- "Where Is the Love?" (Number 8 hit), "Hey Mama (Number 23 hit)," and "Let's Get It Started (Number 21 hit)." Two years later, the quartet returned with Monkey Business, which pushed them into the pop stratosphere courtesy of the hit singles "Don't Phunk with My Heart"(Number 3 hit) and "My Humps."(Number 3 hit) In the U.S., it went triple platinum. In the meantime, Fergie released her solo album The Duchess with multiple number 1 hits. In 2009, amid the long run at Number 1 with Boom Boom Pow (eventual Billboard Number 1 Song Of 2009), BEP released their monster album The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies). It sold 2 million copies in US, with multiple Number 1 hits, like I Gotta Feeling (14 weeks at Number 1), Meet Me Halfway, Imma Be and Rock That Body. In a recent interview with Ryan Seacrest on American Top 40 show, BEP explained the meaning of The E.N.D.: they had the vision of the end of the record stores, like Tower Records in US, and in Toronto, Sam The Record Man, A&A, CD Plus and Tower Records. What a sad vision, but true. Now BEP released their latest album The Beginning, the opposite to The E.N.D. They explained to Ryan Seacrest that they stayed ahead of the current trend by experimenting new sound as DJs and also keep a close pulse on the dance scene. The Beginning does not have the same impact as the E.N.D. as far as singles are concerned. Their lead single The Time (Dirty Bit) has finally reached Number 1 in UK and Canada. On Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at Number 4. As you are already a BEP fan, this latest album is no brainer: a must, with lots of danceable tunes. Please note that there are actually FOUR separate versions of this album. Regular version: 1. The Time (Dirty Bit) 2. Light Up The Night 3. Love You Long Time 4. Xoxoxo 5. Someday 6. Whenever 7. Fashion Beats 8. Don't Stop The Party 9. Do It Like This 10. The Best One Yet (The Boy) 11. Just Can't Get Enough 12. Play It Loud Canadian Deluxe Edition 12 tracks, plus: 1. The Situation 2. The Coming 3. Own It Canadian Super Deluxe Edition (2 discs) Disc 1: 15 tracks as in the Canadian Deluxe Edition Disc 2: (Best Of The E.N.D.) 1. Boom Boom Pow 2. I Gotta Feeling 3. Meet Me Halfway 4. Imma Be 5. Rock That Body UK Super Deluxe Edition (2 discs) Disc 1 18 tracks: Additional tracks to regular edition: 1. The Situation 2. The Coming 3. Own It 4. Everything Wonderful, featuring David Guetta 5. Phenomenon 6. Take It Off Disc 2: Best Of The E.N.D. 5 tracks as above This album The Beginning is highly recommended. Do choose wisely.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
The E.N.D. should have been the end,
This review is from: Beginning (Dlx Ed) (Audio CD)
After listening to this album, I came to the conclusion that this may very well be the single worst piece of garbage I have ever heard in my life. Every song sounds pretty much the same. And none of them are any good what-so-ever. And I am a fan of The B.E.P. I really enjoyed their 3 previous albums (Elephunk, Monkey Business and The E.N.D.). But after hearing this load of crap, I will never buy another B.E.P. album, after listening to some of it first. Trust me when I say this, you will not enjoy this album. Avoid it at all cost.
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3.6 out of 5 stars (86 customer reviews) 23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not the END but a Great Album,
By M. Beard - Published on Amazon.com
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If you're expecting the Peas to crank out more of the same stuff from the END then you will be disappointed. But, if you're like me and you appreciate when a talented band decides to create something new then you'll love the Beginning. Why do the Peas need another Boom Boom Pow? They've already done that. This is one of those albums that when you list to it the first time you say, "that was good." But, then you keep listening and the start to like it even more. I predict that these early reviewers will change their ratings once the singles from the Beginning start to top the charts.Also, a word of caution about the Amazon 30 second samples -- They don't do any of the songs justice. True to Peas style, each song moves through a variety of beats, rhythms, melodies and sounds. The 30 seconds you get in the samples is only a small part of the song. For example, "The Time (Dirty Bit)" sample ends right before the song really takes off. If you judge the song by the sample you might be thinking that the Peas stayed up too late one night watching Dirty Dancing. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well Received,
By Burton Berry "lazarus17" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Beginning (Dlx Ed) (Audio CD)
I purchased this as a gift for my daughter. She was very happy with it. I have had the opportunity to listen to it in the background from every room in the house for over a month now, and can say it really isn't bad. Most of the songs consists of pretty catchy beats, but that's mainly what I hear throughout the house; the bumping bass sounds. The music sounds very club-ish to me, but if that's the fad, who am I to judge? Overall, I can tell you I am not ready to sneak into my daughter's room to hide it away for a length of time to give myself a reprieve like some of the other music she listens too. I wouldn't consider it God's gift to music, but I wouldn't classify it as pure garbage either. I am sure that if you are a Black Eyed Peas fan you will like the album. If you are a casual listener, you will find yourself tapping your toe to a few of the songs. There is enough mixture to the CD to keep you from turning it off after the first 4 songs.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
"The Black Eyed Peas Have An Okay CD Release, They Are Not At Their Best!",
By M. Mariba "the teacher" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Beginning (Audio CD)
This is a CD release by the talented the Black Eyed Peas, titled "The Beginning". The CD is a relatively weaker release as compared with their releases in the past, with mega-hits including, "I Gotta Feeling", "Boom Boom Pow" & "Where Is The Love?" The album may please die-hard fans but others may better listen to this CD release first before buying (Electro-dance/pop album). The CD opens with an okay track, "The Time(Dirty Bit", an electro-pop song with samples from "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life". Other okay tracks include "Love You Long Time", "Xoxoxo", "Fashion Beats", "Don't Stop The Party" & "Best One Yet(The Boy)". "Do I Like This" is a rather weak electro-hip hop track. Notable tracks from this CD include "Light Up The Night", "Someday", "Whenever", "Just Can't Get Enough" & "Play It Loud". The rhyming is there, but the lyrics are not at all that inspirational. On listening this CD as a whole a few times, one gets the impression/feeling that it may well have been done in a hurry. The melodies as well as harmonies & choruses could/should have been better! The Black Eyed Peas are a talented bunch of a band, Will.I.Am a notable producer, have released a rather okay/good album "The Beginning", but they are not at their best. If you are a die-hard/fanatical fan, you will/may enjoy this CD. If you are an 'occasional' fan, rather listen to this CD before buying.
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