88-Keys - Wake Up Call

this was bound to happen because of ye, and this does remind me of NBA life soundtrack....but i hate the how the engineer did the vocals...it doesn't work here sorry...i can see Jordan dunking to this though...good verses...but please take that @*#$! off his voice

I wasn't sure about this song when it first started and Keys started rapping but then the hook came and everything really fit together. This is defintely a banger. And unlike alot of artists today, the lyrics acutally somewhat have a message.

The production work here by Keys is the standout element of the track - I don't like the effect Keys put on his own vocals - but the overall effort is enjoyable.

On a side note, this only serves as a reminder that Colin Munroe needs to be given the chance to release his debut already!

Agree with Z, production is ill, and I too do not approve of the vocal effects. He did the same thing throughout his album. The only reason I can guess for the reason is that he might not be comfortable with how his voice sounds, or that it's just not distinctive enough. But aside from that, I'm good. lol.

I thought this song sounded familiar. It's on NBA Live 10. :) The production is ill, BANGER!

i agree with Z, colin needs his debut- extremely talented singer. 88 keys came hard on his raps and the production. great track!

For a sports anthem I like this. In that context the track can't be too complicated, it has to hit you and get you moving, and it definitely accomplishes that mission. It's not going to replace Eye of the Tiger anytime soon, but it's quality.

And Munroe's quickly, and unexpectedly, becoming one of the go to hook men in hip-hop. The kid's got a bright future (if the labels don't f**k it up).

Production seemed good, chorus was good but I am having a hard time why whenever 88 Keys raps, it sounds like he left a message on an answering machine? It sounds really cheap in my opinion. I don't know if he's trying to do his own thing, but it just does not sound good at all.

The vocal effect brought this banger worthy track down to two stars. This is a pime example of how a minor but very important element can make or break a track.

I really like the chorus.

[88-Keys]
I had to take plan b
Out my program
Soon as I found out
That time waits for no man
'Cause time
Is a tedious tutor
I had to make immediate future look better
Like I'm getting a slow tan
And i brown nicer than brown rice
This not gonna sound nice
But you gotta make it
Part of your slogan
Screw everybody
Who said you can't get this
Treat 'em like Todd Bridges
And you're Gary Coleman
Like "What'chu talkin' 'bout Willis?"
You're still pissed?
'Cause my future is magnetic
I clutch it with steel fists
Apply it to your skin
Like make up y'all
It's 8 o'clock
And here's your "Wake Up Call"... Now let's go!

[Colin Munroe]
Wake up & fight this is it
This is your call (Will it be)
Nothing or all (You gotta)
You gotta
Wake up & fight this is it
This is your call (Your "Wake Up Call")
If you don't wake up then you'll fall

[88-Keys]
When I was younger I used to wonder
What made my belly roll
I ate a jelly roll
But I knew it wasn't hunger
It was the thunder
Built inside of me
I turned into a scavenger
And stepping to the challengers
They couldn't even
Step in my path
I'm defying the odds
I wouldn't get wet in a bath
That's what you call determination
My eyes set on the goal
Everything else
Faces early termination
And I don't give a damn
About contracts
I'll go toe-to-toe with my foe
That's my stance up in combat
You gotta stay focused
Get your cake up y'all
7 o'clock
And here's your "Wake Up Call" now let's go!

[Colin Munroe]
Wake up & fight this is it
This is your call (Will it be)
Nothing or all (You gotta)
You gotta 
Wake up & fight this is it
This is your call (Your "Wake Up Call")
If you don't wake up then you'll fall

[88-Keys]
I hope you know
Since time is ticking
I'm gonna call you out
Like bock bock chicken
Or call you out your crib
Like a knock, knock joke
When you answer, "who's there?"
I'll be a lot less forgiving
You gotta be driven
Like car seats
Stay focused - Get your work done
Won't have to wait 'til the stars meet'
Don't base it off of
Luck or destiny
I'm Tony Robbins- Motivate your ass
like celebrity Diet
Recipes - Try it
Man I'll tell ya
You're a blimp if you're thinking of failure
There's not enough room
If you assume you're going to take up all
It's 6 o'clock
Your final "Wake Up Call"... Let's go!

[Colin Munroe]
Wake up & fight this is it
This is your call (Will it be)
Nothing or all (You gotta)
You gotta 
Wake up & fight this is it
This is your call (Your "Wake Up Call")
If you don't wake up then you'll fall

If you don't wake up
Then you'll fall
Your "Wake Up Call"
Your "Wake Up Call"

[88-Keys]
Don't you know time waits for no man?

I personally don't mind the audio effect on Key's verses. Throw in some legit production and a nice contribution from Munroe on the chorus and you got a solid feature.