The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (dirty Bit) (official Music Video) π Easy
Despite mixed critical reviews regarding its heavy use of Auto-Tune and sampling, the song was a massive commercial success. : Reached the Top 10 in over 15 countries. Peak Position : Hit #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
: Much of the action takes place in a dark, neon-lit digital cityscape. Despite mixed critical reviews regarding its heavy use
: It features the iconic chorus of the original Dirty Dancing track, sung primarily by Fergie and will.i.am. : Much of the action takes place in
Directed by Rich Lee, the music video is a heavy showcase of CGI and "glitch" aesthetics, reflecting the transition from The E.N.D. era to The Beginning . era to The Beginning
The song is famous (and was initially polarizing) for its sharp contrast between nostalgia and aggressive electronic dance music (EDM).
: Notable for its prominent product placement of the Blackberry PlayBook and Torch, which were high-tech gadgets at the time of release. πΉ Musical Composition
: The video features a recurring circular motif and high-speed camera work that mimics the frantic energy of the songβs beat drop.
