The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (dirty Bit) (official Music Video) May 2026

The song is famous (and was initially polarizing) for its sharp contrast between nostalgia and aggressive electronic dance music (EDM).

: The phrase refers to the heavy, distorted "bit-crushed" synth drop that follows the melodic chorus. Genre-Bending : It blends house music, electro-hop, and pop. 📈 Chart Performance and Impact The song is famous (and was initially polarizing)

: The video features a recurring circular motif and high-speed camera work that mimics the frantic energy of the song’s beat drop. 📈 Chart Performance and Impact : The video

: Much of the action takes place in a dark, neon-lit digital cityscape. : Reached the Top 10 in over 15 countries

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.

"The Time (Dirty Bit)" is the lead single from The Black Eyed Peas' sixth studio album, The Beginning (2010). The track serves as a futuristic techno-pop reimagining of the 1987 classic "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" from the film Dirty Dancing . 🎬 Video Concept and Visuals