No. 6 in the UK and No. 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Music Video and Awards
"Hey Mama" is a hip-hop and dancehall track by the American group , released in January 2004 as the third single from their breakthrough third studio album, Elephunk . Key Facts and Production The Black Eyed Peas - Hey Mama
Recorded in March 2003 at The Stewchia in LA, the track features British reggae artist Tippa Irie , whom will.i.am recruited after hearing him in a nearby studio. Music Video and Awards "Hey Mama" is a
The song was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Grammy Awards. The single version features a new verse from Taboo and apl
The single version features a new verse from Taboo and apl.de.ap and omits Middle Eastern references due to the Iraq War. It samples Audio Two's "Top Billin'". Commercial Performance The song was a significant global hit, reaching:
The high-energy, choreography-driven video won Best Choreography at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards and earned nominations for Best Hip-Hop and Dance Video.