Far East Movement

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Far East Movement - Rocketeer

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Artist: Far East Movement

Producer: The Stereotypes and The Smeezingtons

Album: Free Wired

Label: Cherrytree/Interscope

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Anyone remember Disney live-action classic The Rocketeer? It was a little before my time, but I distinctly recall renting it and spending a week or so of my childhood completely obsessed. As pumped as I was to hear Kev Nish, DJ Virman, Prohgress and J-Splif of the Far East Movement rap about zooming around in rocket packs and battling Nazis on the new, Bruno Mars co-written single Rocketeer, my disappointment when I learned that it had absolutely nothing to do with the film was short-lived – how can I hold it against them when the song is so damn catchy? Backed by the soaring, piano-laced electro-pop boardwork of The Stereotypes, the 2 Is Better Than 1 crew extend their hand to a special lady, asking her to accompany them on the ride of her life. OneRepublic‘s Ryan Tedder sets the cherry on top of this upbeat musical confection, showing off his falsetto in a smooth guest chorus. So, Booth readers, is this one destined to, well, rocket to the top of the charts? Those digging it can hear more on the FEM’s Free Wired LP, released Oct. 12, and available now in stores and online.

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on November 1, 2010
   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
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Bruno Mars is handing out hit records, eh? "Rocketeer" will be one hell of a follow up to their current "Like a G6" single. Its ear candy at its finest.

Shouts to our friends, The Stereotypes.
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
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YESSSSS, My favorite on the album!


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

passionatelypimpin
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Total Ratings: 6
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yo i listened to this song. sick.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Audio_Adrenaline
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Audio_Adrenaline
Total Ratings: 206
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AZN Pride! FM reps the Asian community well!

Bruno Mars is gonna be one of the most-sought after musicians in this industry soon enough.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
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Wow. This joint is incredible. I must say that I've been sleeping on "Far East Movement". Their obviously introduction to me was "Like a G6", which I initially thought was Ke$ha, and some cookie-cutter, throwaway dance/pop song. Just like most of the radio songs nowadays, the method of the machine drove me to like the song; and then I came to find out it was in fact this group "Far East Movement", that I still know little about, but will definitely be looking more into them. This record shows that they just might be here for a little while; and not just for a season like I initially thought.

Bruno Mars is simply a beast right now. He's my favorite new singer/songwriter this year. Then on top of all that, Ryan Tedder on the hook? Yeah, this is a hit all the way. I expect it to top the Billboard 100 Charts in no time...


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1622
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Heard this at the Mike Posner show in Chicago HOB when they opened and it was the first time they had performed it. At first I thought it was Bruno on the hook, but when I heard this a couple weeks ago without loud screaming teenage girls I was simply amazed. What a follow up single, this record is a problem that will take over Billboard and radio this winter.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Wilcox
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Total Ratings: 92
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Good song, very enjoyable.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

wizdoom
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wizdoom
Total Ratings: 27
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Wow, these guys are starting to sound official...big ups on the song, G6 was a banger as well...might have to take a listen of the album now, hmmmmm...


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Caveman 305
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Big-A
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Total Ratings: 585
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I absolutely can't understand why this group has that much success with their single and I also don't really dig this one here. 2 1/2


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Flawle$$Klang
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
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First off, co-sign Richard on the intro. The Rocketeer is my ish, I fell in love with Jennifer Connelly on that flick.

Anyway, anything The Smeezingtons touches turns to gold, and the Far East Movement definitely make the most of a great opportunity. I can't say I was personally loving this, but if it becomes a hit, everyone involved will more than deserve it.
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

letzgokill
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

brown.jo
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brown.jo
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Far East Movement is doing a lot with this album Free Wired. Check it out they have a lot of good songs on the album.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

sdcrout
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Total Ratings: 612
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This a dope song but it's very different I must admit.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

PrIc3Le$$
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PrIc3Le$$
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Everything about this record is good...the production, the vocals, the hook, the simple yet effective beat.


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

Young Willy Cower
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Young Willy Cower
Total Ratings: 65
Rating:  43211
GREAT song!!! Beat and chorus is off the chain. Two thumbs up for Far east movement. I would have liked to have heard their voices without autotune on it, but at least it wasn't to much. Great track. Oh yea, Bruno Mars+anyone=great track


Posted on Oct 27, 2010    

CookiePanda
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Posted on Oct 28, 2010    

LacedUp
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LacedUp
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A huge step up from "Like a G6"
lovin the chorus


Posted on Oct 28, 2010    

CaNNoN20
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CaNNoN20
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sounds like they got another hit on their hands with this one


Posted on Oct 28, 2010    

RileyCola
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Total Ratings: 49
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easy on the ears, why is there no download link?


Posted on Oct 29, 2010    

bronson96792
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Total Ratings: 27
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diggin this track, for some reason it reminds me of Lupe's Superstar


Posted on Oct 29, 2010    

Bosnian
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Bosnian
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You can fell a Bruno Mars influence on this one. A great track and it will refresh my playlist for sure.


Posted on Oct 29, 2010    

Marked
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Way Tight!!!


Posted on Oct 31, 2010    

Far East Movement
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Far East Movement
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splendid


Posted on Nov 02, 2010    

jet-i
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I like it, its different for them, from what i know.


Posted on Nov 03, 2010    

Meddafore
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Total Ratings: 50
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this is another hit for them


Posted on Nov 04, 2010    

ChaChaMa
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Total Ratings: 8
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Next hit in the making.


Posted on Nov 04, 2010    

forte
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Posted on Nov 05, 2010    

albyLB23
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albyLB23
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dang he sounds JUST like kanye.


Posted on Nov 05, 2010    

JSD
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Posted on Nov 08, 2010    

cdmuzik
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cdmuzik
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NOT hip hop. Disappointed :( It's okay.


Posted on Nov 11, 2010    

SamanthaP1943
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guys voice is too high


Posted on Nov 19, 2010    

uTzMe
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Posted on Nov 21, 2010    

Devin Anthony
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Devin Anthony
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this track is sick has a catchy chorus juss wna listen to this track over and over


Posted on Nov 23, 2010    

jsto8144
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Posted on Nov 24, 2010    

Ultimate_Blade
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Total Ratings: 32
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Average, but solid track. Need to get rid of the auto-tune, and work on their inconsistent flows (i do find the last verse to be *catchy* however). The hook makes the song (mainly Ryan Tedder), but the lyrics of the actual verse's are kinda weak..but catchy. As far as all dude asian hiphop groups go i still prefer the Teriyaki Boyz. So for now i'll give them a solid 3 stars.


Posted on Nov 26, 2010    

joshL
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from one of (if not the) worst song of the yr to this? much improved.


Posted on Nov 30, 2010    

Miss Aaliyah
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Miss Aaliyah
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i absolutly love this song!!!!!!!


Posted on Dec 08, 2010    

mamasan
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Total Ratings: 32
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amazing! Love my Asian boys! FM


Posted on Dec 27, 2010    

The 149th
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Joshduarte6
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Posted on Jan 14, 2011    

Low Low
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well its not bad.......... SIKE its hella sick luv it


Posted on Jan 20, 2011    

Low Low
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well its not bad.......... SIKE its hella sick luv it


Posted on Jan 20, 2011    

tytycox11
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Total Ratings: 7
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dis is the best song to me i don't kno about yall but this song is beastin to me. hahaha


Posted on Jan 22, 2011    

OneLove..S2
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Posted on Jan 30, 2011    

RiiRii'a
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Total Ratings: 17
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the maddest song ever!!! love it so much!!!


Posted on Feb 02, 2011    

nitroushigh
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Can't get enough of it. Ryan's voice is addictive - should be a controlled substance.


Posted on Feb 25, 2011    

calebrocks99
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this song is the shit rite here and who dose not like it r faggots!!!!!!!!!


Posted on Feb 28, 2011    

zackalmighty
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cool song


Posted on Mar 13, 2011    

LeeBoo25
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Total Ratings: 83
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I love this song by them & hope they make more music like this soon! :)


Posted on Mar 18, 2011    

LeeBoo25
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Total Ratings: 83
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Also the fact that Bruno Mars Co-Wrote this single makes this song that much better & is like a cherry on top of it all :]


Posted on Mar 18, 2011    

DJ COLT
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Total Ratings: 25
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Pretty good


Posted on Jun 24, 2011    

DJ COLT
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Pretty good


Posted on Jun 24, 2011    

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