Let's Get It Started

The Black Eyed Peas

About Let's Get It Started

"Let's Get It Started" is a song by American group The Black Eyed Peas, released as a single on June 22, 2004. The track was the fourth single released from the band's 2003 album Elephunk 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. The album version was originally only re-worked for its use in promotion for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC in April 2004; however, the new version was so well-received that it was given an official single release two months later. The song 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. "Let's Get It Started" won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammy Awards, and was also nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap Song. 


Year:
2004
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Let's get it started, in here

And the base keep runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and

In this context, there's no disrespect, so
When I bust my rhyme, you break your necks
We got five minutes for us to disconnect
From all intellect collect the rhythm effect
Obstacles are inefficient, follow your intuition
Free your inner soul and break away from tradition
Coz when we beat out, girl it's pullin' without
You wouldn't believe how we wow shit out
Burn it till it's burned out
Turn it till it's turned out
Act up from north, west, east, south

Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah

Lose control, of body and soul
Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow
Don't get ahead, just jump into it
Y'all hear about it, the Peas'll do it
Get stutted, get stupid
You'll want me body people will walk you through it
Step by step, like you're into new kid
Inch by inch with the new solution
Transmit hits, with no delusion
The feeling's irresistible and that's how we movin'

Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah

Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin runnin' and

C'mon y'all, let's get koo-koo, uh-huh
Let's get koo-koo (in here)
I like it koo-koo, uh-huh, let's get koo-koo (in here)
I like it koo-koo, uh-huh, let's get koo-koo (in here) oh, oh, oh
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya

Let's get ill, that's the deal
At the gate, we'll bring the bugged-out drill (just)
Lose your mind this is the time
Y'all test this drill, just and bang your spine (just)
Bob your head like me APL de, up inside your club or in your Bentley
Get messy, loud and sick
Y'all mount past slow mo in another head trip (so)
Come then now do not correct it, let's get ignant let's get hectic

Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here, yeah

Koo-koo ah ah ah 
Koo-koo (in here) let's get koo-koo 
Koo-koo (in here)
Koo-koo ah ah 
Koo-koo (in here) ah ah ah, ow, ow, ow
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya

Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas is a North American hip hop group. It mainly comprises rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they have since added R&B, pop, dance, electro and techno influences. Though founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they found widespread acclaim and achieved high record sales. Since that time, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Black Eyed Peas are the second-best-selling artist or group for downloaded tracks, with over 42 million sales as of the end of 2011. more »

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Written by: Allan Pineda, George Pajon, Jaime Gomez, Michael Fratantuno, Terence Yoshiaki, Will Adams

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10 facts about this song

Background Information
"Let's Get It Started" is a song by the American group Black Eyed Peas, from their 2003 album "Elephunk."
Release & Recognition
The song was released as a single in 2004 and won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
Controversial Original Version
The original version of the song was called “Let's Get Retarded”, which was considered insensitive in its portrayal of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Positive Message
The song's re-titling to "Let's Get It Started" sought to shift to a more positive and inclusive message.
Commercial Success
It reached number one in Australia and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.
Usage in Popular Culture
"Let's Get It Started" has been widely used in popular culture such as in films, advertisements, and TV series, including in promotions for the 2004 NBA Playoffs.
Influence on Career
The success of the song played a significant role in establishing the Black Eyed Peas as a mainstream act and led to their subsequent global fame.
Music Video
The music video for "Let's Get It Started" was filmed in San Francisco, California.
Collaboration & Production
The track was produced by will.i.am, a member of the group, signifying their first successful self-produced hit song.
Live Performances
"Let's Get It Started" is regularly performed live by the Black Eyed Peas during their concerts and has been well received by the audience.

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