Where Is the Love?

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"Where Is the Love?"
Single by The Black Eyed Peas
from the album Elephunk
Released	June 16, 2003
Recorded	2002
Genre	Hip hop, pop rap
Length
Label	A&M Records, will.i.am Music Group, Interscope Records
Songwriter(s)	will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Justin Timberlake, Ron Fair, P. Board, G. Pajon, Jr., M. Fratantuno, J. Curtis
Producer(s)	will.i.am, Ron Fair
The Black Eyed Peas singles chronology
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Where Is the Love? is a song by the American hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas. It was released on June 16, 2003, as the lead single from their third album, Elephunk. The song features vocals from Justin Timberlake, although he is not officially credited on the single release.

Background

"Where Is the Love?" was written by will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Justin Timberlake, Ron Fair, P. Board, G. Pajon, Jr., M. Fratantuno, and J. Curtis. The song was produced by will.i.am and Ron Fair. It addresses issues such as terrorism, racism, gang crime, pollution, and war, and calls for world peace and unity.

Composition

The song is a hip hop and pop rap track that incorporates elements of soul music. It features a catchy hook sung by Justin Timberlake, and the verses are performed by members of The Black Eyed Peas. The song's lyrics discuss various social issues and the need for love and compassion in the world.

Reception

"Where Is the Love?" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its socially conscious lyrics and catchy melody. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. In the United States, it peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

Music Video

The music video for "Where Is the Love?" was directed by will.i.am and features the members of The Black Eyed Peas performing the song in various urban settings. The video includes imagery related to the song's themes, such as scenes of protests and graffiti with messages of peace and love.

Legacy

"Where Is the Love?" is considered one of The Black Eyed Peas' signature songs and has been performed at numerous live events and concerts. In 2016, the group released an updated version of the song, titled "Where's the Love?", featuring various artists, to address ongoing social issues.

Track Listings

CD Single

1. "Where Is the Love?" – 4:32
2. "Sumthin' for That Ass" – 3:54

Charts

Weekly Charts

• Australia: #1
• United Kingdom: #1
• United States: #8

Year-End Charts

• Australia: #2
• United Kingdom: #3
• United States: #20

Certifications

• Australia: 2× Platinum
• United Kingdom: Platinum
• United States: Platinum

See Also

• The Black Eyed Peas discography
• List of number-one singles in Australia in 2003
• List of number-one singles from the 2000s (UK)