Similarly to Elephunk, it explores lyrical themes such as relationship complexities, sexual attraction, partying, fame and, to a lesser extent, social issues. Their final product was a hip hop, pop and R&B record incorporating an array of genres, such as crunk, funk, reggae, Raï, calypso, soul, jazz and Latin rock.
Executive producers Ron Fair and will.i.am enlisted producers Printz Board, Noize Trip, Timbaland and Danja for the album. While touring, they began recording Monkey Business in June 2004, continuing for the following six months at various locations worldwide. It was released on May 25, 2005, by A&M Records, Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group.įollowing the global success of their third studio album Elephunk (2003), the group embarked on the Elephunk Tour. Monkey Business is the fourth studio album by American group the Black Eyed Peas.
