The song famously interpolates the chorus of "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, the iconic theme from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing . Producers: The track was produced by will.i.am and DJ Ammo .
Despite some criticism of its simplistic lyrics, the group intended the song to be a tool for people to "change their frequency" and move away from negativity. 3. Visuals & Music Video The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
The video features will.i.am's head transforming into a television screen and various "pixelated" dancers in an underground nightclub setting. The song famously interpolates the chorus of "(I've
It was a massive commercial hit, topping the charts in over 17 countries including the UK, Australia, France, and Germany. In the US, it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 . 2. Themes & Meaning In the US, it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
The verses, performed by will.i.am, Fergie, and apl.de.ap, focus on club culture, "rocking to the top," and personal swagger.
Characters and environments frequently "voxelize"—breaking apart into 3D pixels or cubes—inspired by the short film PIXELS by Patrick Jean.