The Black Eyed Peas achieved immense global success with their 2005 album Monkey Business , a record that blended hip-hop, funk, and pop to create a defining sound of the mid-2000s. Featuring massive hits like "My Humps" and "Don't Phunk with My Heart," the album solidified the group's superstar status following the success of Elephunk .

With production from will.i.am and guests like James Brown, Monkey Business balanced commercial pop appeal with diverse, high-energy tracks. The album, which highlighted Fergie's vocals, was a major commercial hit, cementing the group's legacy in pop music history.