Let's Get It Started

"Let's Get It Started" is a song by American musical group Black Eyed Peas, released as a single on June 14, 2004. The track was the fourth single released from the band's third studio album, Elephunk (2003), and is a re-worked version of the album's third track, "Let's Get Retarded". This version was included as a bonus track on the 2004 re-issue of the album. It was remixed for the Black Eyed Peas' fifth studio album, The E.N.D. as "Let's Get Re-Started". It was also featured on their remix album The E.N.D. Summer 2010 Canadian Invasion Tour: Remix Collection.

This article is about the Black Eyed Peas song. For the MC Hammer album and song, see Let's Get It Started (album).

"Let's Get It Started"
Single by the Black Eyed Peas
from the album Elephunk
B-side
  • "The Way U Make Me Feel"
  • "Let's Get Retarded"
  • "Bridging the Gaps"
ReleasedJune 14, 2004 (2004-06-14)
RecordedJanuary 29 – September 17, 2002[1]
StudioThe Stewchia (Los Feliz, Los Angeles)[1]
Length3:37
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)will.i.am
The Black Eyed Peas singles chronology
"Hey Mama"
(2004)		 "Let's Get It Started"
(2004)		 "Don't Phunk with My Heart"
(2005)
Music video
"Let's Get It Started" on YouTube

The album version was originally only re-worked for its use in promotion for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC in April 2004;[2] however, the new version was so well-received that it was given an official single release two months later.[3] "Let's Get It Started" became a commercial hit and won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammy Awards, and it was also nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap Song.

Music video

The music video takes place in a nighttime setting on a Los Angeles street. It features the Black Eyed Peas, particularly will.i.am, performing energetic dances while singing the song, while varying objects in the background (including a grand piano) smash against the ground in real-time, slow and fast motion, and in reverse. The choruses feature the band on stage singing to a large crowd.

Track listings

Personnel

Charts and certifications

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States June 14, 2004 Contemporary hit radio
[54]
Australia June 21, 2004 CD: CD1 A&M [55]
June 28, 2004 CD: CD2 [56]
United Kingdom
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
 [57]

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