“L.A. Love (La La)" is the official reintroduction of Fergie, and it’s not unlike her previous solo coronation.
Undoubtedly crafted to be an easy listen, the overstuffed, lumbering, and joyless #willpower is quite the opposite.
The Beginning is craven and depressing.
And now, a retelling of a recent conversation between two teenage girls and an older, wiser relative who gets owned.
So which incarnation of the indefatigable Black Eyed Peas truly is more vexing?
It’s easily the best thing she’s released in years and features one of her best vocals to date.
If Elephunk was manically captivating, Monkey Business is virtually unlistenable.