It’s been 20 years since the release of the Black Eyed Peas’ fourth album, Monkey Business. Now, the pop-rap group is celebrating the milestone anniversary with a new digital expanded edition.
The deluxe edition, released today, features four songs that are available for streaming for the first time. They include “Shake Your Monkey,” “Bend Your Back,” “Make Them Hear You,” and a 2025 remix of “Shake Your Monkey” by Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am himself. Originally recorded during the album sessions, the “Shake Your Monkey” deep cut was previously only released as a bonus track on select international maxi-singles.
Along with the newly added songs, the expanded edition also has several remixes, including “Pump It (Travis Barker Remix Version),” “My Style (DJ Premier Remix),” and “My Humps (Lil Jon Remix).” Originally released in 2005, Monkey Business debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was recently certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The album is known for hit singles like “Don’t Phunk with My Heart,” “Don’t Lie,” My Humps,” and “Pump It.”
“Don’t Phunk with My Heart” won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group, while “My Humps” took home a trophy for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
2025 is a year of celebration for the Black Eyed Peas. Back in February, the group announced a series of limited-edition physical reissues throughout the year to commemorate its 30th anniversary. The set included new vinyl versions of Elephunk (2003), Monkey Business (2005), The E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) (2009), and their debut album Behind The Front (1998). All albums were pressed in a limited-edition 2LP color vinyl and a standard 2LP black vinyl.
The group was previously set for a 2025 Las Vegas residency, where the members planned to introduce a new, artificial intelligence member inspired by Taylor Swift. In January, they announced that their shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live would be cancelled. “To our dearest Peabodies,” the Black Eyed Peas wrote. “It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not be moving forward as planned.”
Listen to the 20th anniversary edition of Monkey Business now.
