: The group intentionally crafted the track as an "escape" for people during the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to provide a sense of joy and optimism during difficult times.
The 2009 hit by The Black Eyed Peas is widely considered one of the most successful pop anthems in music history, holding records for digital sales and consecutive weeks at the top of the charts. Released as the second single from their fifth studio album, The E.N.D. , the track transitioned the group's sound into the "electro-hop" genre through a high-profile collaboration with French DJ David Guetta . Origins and Inspiration The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)
Produced by Guetta and Frédéric Riesterer, the track is a dance-pop "slow-burner" that builds in intensity. : The group intentionally crafted the track as
: The song's melody was directly inspired by the U2 song "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight". Some critics have also noted similarities to the repetitive, warm vocal lines of the Five Stairsteps' "O-o-h Child". Musical Composition , the track transitioned the group's sound into
The song's release marked a period of unprecedented chart dominance for the Black Eyed Peas.
: The production heavily utilizes Auto-Tune and futuristic synthesizers, balanced by a persistent "tick-tock" rhythm and clean arpeggiated guitar phrases in the verses.