The Beginning & The Best Of The E.N.D.

Black Eyed Peas

The Beginning & The Best Of The E.N.D.

Review

The Beginning & The Best Of The E.N.D. by The Black Eyed Peas is a dynamic compilation that blends the group’s high-energy hits with a few fresh tracks, serving as both a celebration and a capstone to their successful run during the late 2000s. Released in 2010, the album captures the infectious electro-pop and hip-hop fusion that made The E.N.D. a global phenomenon. Tracks like Boom Boom Pow and I Gotta Feeling still pack a punch with their futuristic beats and feel-good vibes, while additions like Meet Me Halfway showcase the group's knack for blending emotional resonance with dancefloor appeal. Though it leans heavily on previously released material, the album functions well as an accessible entry point for new fans and a nostalgic collection for longtime listeners. It's a polished summary of The Black Eyed Peas' chart-dominating era, though it offers little in the way of new direction or experimentation.

Info

The Beginning & The Best of the E.N.D. is a compilation album by American group The Black Eyed Peas. It was released on November 26, 2010, in the United Kingdom and on November 30, 2010, in the United States. The album serves as a greatest hits collection, featuring several tracks from their fifth studio album *The E.N.D.* along with a few new songs from their then-upcoming album *The Beginning*. The album was released through Interscope Records and includes production by will.i.am, a key member of the group, who played a significant role in shaping their sound during this era. Recording sessions for the tracks featured on the compilation took place in multiple studios around the world, including locations in Los Angeles and London, reflecting the global nature of the group's production approach. In terms of chart performance, *The Beginning & The Best of the E.N.D.* reached number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number 57 on the US Billboard 200. The release highlights The Black Eyed Peas' continued mainstream popularity during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Tracklisting

  1. 1. The Time (Dirty Bit)
  2. 2. Light Up The Night
  3. 3. Love You Long Time
  4. 4. XOXOXO
  5. 5. Someday
  6. 6. Whenever
  7. 7. Fashion Beats
  8. 8. Don’t Stop The Party
  9. 9. Do It Like This
  10. 10. The Situation - Bonus Track
  11. 11. The Coming - Bonus Track
  12. 12. Own It - Bonus Track
  13. 13. The Best One Yet (The Boy)
  14. 14. Just Can’t Get Enough
  15. 15. Play It Loud
  16. 16. Boom Boom Pow
  17. 17. I Gotta Feeling
  18. 18. Meet Me Halfway
  19. 19. Imma Be
  20. 20. Rock That Body