The Black Eyed Peas - Hey Mama (radio Version) May 2026

: To accommodate radio play during the Iraq War, several lyrics were altered to remove references to the Middle East. Pop Culture Impact :

: Produced by will.i.am, the song is a high-energy blend of hip-hop and dancehall rhythms inspired by reggae. The Black Eyed Peas - Hey Mama (Radio Version)

The track was famously used in Apple's iconic in 2003, helping catapult the group to global stardom. : To accommodate radio play during the Iraq

Released in January 2004, the radio version of "" by The Black Eyed Peas is the third single from their breakout album, Elephunk . This version notably differs from the original album track by featuring a new verse from members Taboo and apl.de.ap , who did not perform on the original record. Feature Highlights Released in January 2004, the radio version of

: The music video won Best Choreography at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. The song also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song .