: Written in the key of E Minor , the track features high melodic complexity and tension. It incorporates elements like congas, timbales, and cowbells, giving it a "tribal ritual" feel. Visuals & Pop Culture Impact
: Producer will.i.am discovered the track while CD shopping in Brazil. He reportedly jump-started the production on a laptop during a train ride, tightened the beat on a plane to Tokyo, and recorded vocals in a Tokyo park. Black Eyed Peas – Pump It
: The video draws inspiration from Fight Club and The Matrix Reloaded , showcasing superhuman feats and martial arts by star Steve Terada. : Written in the key of E Minor
: The group arrives in a customized Honda Civic Hybrid , which later became a giveaway item during the 2006 Honda Civic Tour. He reportedly jump-started the production on a laptop
: As of early 2026, the song has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Commercial Performance
The music video, directed by Francis Lawrence , premiered in February 2006 and features a stylized "gang" confrontation in an underground parking lot.
The song's core identity is built around a heavy sample of , which gained global fame via the Pulp Fiction soundtrack.