The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (official Music Video) May 2026
: The inclusion of the line "Mazel tov (l'chaim)" helped the song become a global staple at celebrations, particularly bar mitzvahs and weddings. Critical and Commercial Impact
: 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 Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)
: It runs at 128 beats per minute in the key of G major. : The inclusion of the line "Mazel tov
Produced by Guetta and Frédéric Riesterer, the track is a dance-pop "slow-burner" that builds in intensity. Produced by Guetta and Frédéric Riesterer, the track
: 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
: will.i.am wrote the song in approximately one hour after attending the inauguration of President Obama.