: It was the biggest-selling single of 2003 in the UK and reached No. 1 in over a dozen countries, effectively moving the group from the "underground to the mainstream".
: The track features an uncredited vocal by Justin Timberlake on the hook, which critics say provides a "suitably hopeful-sounding" and "rousing" anchor for the verses. The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
: While loved by the masses, some critics from publications like Entertainment Weekly were negative, calling it "trite" and a "horrifyingly" sharp deviation from the group’s more intelligent rap roots. Lyrical Themes & Impact : It was the biggest-selling single of 2003