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Though the Black Eyed Peas are currently on hiatus from touring and recording, frontman will.i.am has taken it upon himself to provide the requisite dance-pop soundtrack to 2011’s year-end festivities. Fresh off the success of #willpower lead single T.H.E., will returns with a follow-up perfectly calibrated for New Year’s rotation. Where its predecessor was elaborate and high-concept, featuring guest contributions from the improbable duo of J-Lo and Mick Jagger, Great Times is as simple in concept and straightforward in execution as it gets. Over his own electro boardwork, a four-on-the-floor arrangement that builds from a stark synth-bass groove to an appropriately explosive chorus, the artist born William James Andrew, Jr, encourages listeners to revisit their fond memories of the past 12 months before bidding the old world adieu and venturing forth into an even brighter tomorrow. So, how about it, Booth readers—are you going to be requesting Great Times at your New Year’s bash? While this cut is currently only available from the Brazilian iTunes store, fans will be able to pick it up as part of the artist’s fourth solo album when the project hits stores next year.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on January 9, 2012
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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The song is easily-digestible, disposable, sorta forgettable, but enjoyable-in-the-moment ear candy.
On a side note - whats up with only releasing this single to "his fans in Brazil"? No offense to their country or people (both are amazingly beautiful), but Brazil didn't make will the international star he has become as a member of BEP and a renowned producer. I don't get that move, at all. 
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Very unique and creative dance record. I like the build-up in the production and the overall sound. I can dig this. I like this track better than his last release on the booth.
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2011 |
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Yeah I can see this getting some club play for sure. Not my style, but not a bad track from will either.
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Good Times "))
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Probably one of his best solo songs since his Black Eyed Peas days.
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will.i.am is definitely getting some club play with this. Not as catchy as some of his other hits but it's solid nonetheless.
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