It’s out with the old John and in with the new! Gearing up to release his third studio album, Evolver, this September, GOOD Music/Columbia recording artist John Legend has put his live instrumentation tracks on the back burner and will instead focus on production with up-tempo drums loops and new-age synthesizers from the likes of Kanye West and The Neptunes. Joining Legend on the funky acid jazz-like Green Light, a potential first single off the upcoming project, is Outkast’s Andre 3000. Together, the pairing is an absolute musical match; so harmonious, in fact, that it should have plenty of fans clamoring for an entire collaborative project. DJBooth will provide more details on Legend’s new project as they emerge in the coming months.
DAAAAMN! This song here is hot! I love the production and John Legend sounds great on here! What a great collabo between him and 3 Stacks also, such a random collabo but it works! 3000 sounds great on here too...this is an instant BANGER and I am ready to here more material for this upcoming album!
I'm really excited about this! I've been wondering when my boy John was going to drop a new album. I see everyone is reinventing themselves, and I guess Mr. Legend is no different. I will say I definitely dug they classical style piano and ballad based music he was putting out previously, but I'm all for changing up, especially when it's as dope as this. Andre was free-styling definitely and it was dope! LOL. This is super ill. CLASSIC!
This is why Andre 3K is top 5 dead or alive. Consider he is in the great Hip-Hop group of all time, and his lyrics are top 10 at least, you have to say top 5 dead or alive. As far as the song although I dont think it is a classic per say, it is flawless, which makes me say oits 5 out of 5.
Oh yes ... a solid first single. It has similar vibe to save room but at a faster pace. John and Andre on the same record, man this sounds nice. A 4.5 right here.
As a huge John Legend fan I was a bit dissapointed to hear he would be changing up his style for his 3rd album however, after hearing this, I feel as if I can rest assured, this album is going to be a classic.
Undoubtedly the best R&B track to come out this year. F*** Chris Brown. John Legend shows everyone what real R&B is all about.
WHOA JAFF92! I still rocks with Chris Brown now...lol....but this is flame as well. They are just both from different styles and times. They are still two great artist. So calm it down....lol
Ok I'm excited about this one, and WOW! hates it? Gotta be at least a banger.=) Drum roll please... Perfect!!! BEAT= Great and futuristic! John=Hot fire Andre= ICE COLD!!!!!! Classic!
John Legend and Andre 3000 nail it on the spot. This style is so refreshing for John and it just takes his career to an entirely different level. Andre has been showcasing his ability on the mic during the past year and his sophisication comes out strong on this feature. They should really do a collabo album together. I don't know if John's older fans are going to dig this but who cares!
You can tell you LOVE a song when you’ve spent the past month listening over and over to a SNIPPET!!! lol That’s just how good this is! I can’t get enough of John Legend’s distinctive voice and emotive singing style! Production is amazing and the whole melody sounds FRESH!!! Andre is what rapping should be about (oh, his part just after the chorus is great, but only him could pull that off)!
Well this is a good song, fresh and catchy. But I didn't expect it like this so I don't know if it's my type, if I'll listen to it again...It'll grow on me
Last night I checked this track out and was like meh, people are only giving it solid ratings cause of the collabo...But now I have actually played it out and listened and simply put...THIS TRACK IS SPITTING FIRE! I mean the beat is on point and the flava is fresh to def! I'm feeling it more than a lot of tracks i've caught on here lately this is a Classic...
If you havent heard John Legends 1st ablum you really missed a CLASSIC ALBUM...havent got to the last one yet but....I will..this is fresh, its going to have to grow on me...But I will say this...ANDRE 3 STACKS RIPPED IT
Definitely a Classic! I like dis new music Jhon Legend put out! It different,but it's a good different..I guess dat's why he's on the G.O.O.D. Music label!(lol) Anyway great track, & Andre 3Stackz Makes it even better!
This is a great track! I like how Jonh Legend swithched it up on us! Really wuzn't expecting this from him! what's even more suprising is that he hooked up on da track wit Andre 3000! Like I said, wuz'nt expectin dis! Great track!
I've been a fan of Jhon Legend for quite some time N I wuz wanderin when he was going 2 come out with some new music. I really like how he stepped outside of the box! Prodction is on point aswell...And Andre 3000...Well, he's Andre 3000 enough said right?!!
5/5...
This is way different from the usual John Legend. I feel it though! The beat is perfect for Legend and Andre 3000. Hope to hear them together on another track soon!
Damn, John Legend sounds good! Although, I have to say - this song would be nothing without Andre 3000. He killed it! INSTANT BANGER! Can't wait for more from the album.
Ok i could really see myself riding out and blasting this fro real a nice summer night cute lil sundress fresh doobie wrap in the wind, yall aint ready
This is just another side of a great John Legend...
But Listen to Kelis's song Millionaire also with andre 3000.. As some similarities in sound, i feel
Wow, this song is tight. I wasn't expecting to like it because I'm generally not a big fan of Andre or John Legend... they basically don't make the style of music that I like. But this song is real catchy with that high note in the hook. Definately a hit if they wanna make it a single. This is a song that has lots of potential. Only gets 4 stars because the beat is a little strange, not really a good beat, it's just kinda there.
Would have neva expected this from John Legend. I'm use to hearin' him singing ballads. This is a fresh change up from dude. ...and Andre, he's always been hot from day one. I love his style even though it's kinda weird some times. Both of them did good.
Very different than what I would expect from John Legend but this is what I like about him. He continues to bring a new sound that's fresh and innovative. It also doesn't hurt that he called on Andre 3000 to complete the whole theme. Good collab
Love it! Love it! This is straight up my alley. I was worried about the direction of his new album. I loved all his John Stephens albums and of course the first one was sick, the second one was good. It had a lot of elevator music but I still dug a couple songs. If this is just the first track, I'm already loving it. This is a great collabo. Can't wait for the album!
this right here is very good. john legend always had good beats and songs but this is the best ive heard from him. andre 3k does a great job on this track. should be very hot with the women but guys will like this just to chill out to. excellent track.
"You gotta step from behind that piano... even Stevie Wonder got down sometimes..." Hmmm that's so true. Track is smooth, but fun. I agree it sounds more suited for Andre, which is why he KILLED it. This coming from JL is totally unexpected and makes me want more. I likey a lot.
Damn, every song John Legend creates is amazing. Even though this is totally different for him, i really dig it. If he makes more songs like this i wouldn't mind. He's one of my favorite artists and i'm glad a lot of people agree. Oh and andre 3k sounds bomb as usual.
I'm a big fan of John Legend and I'm open when artist want to recreate there sound, but I really didn't like this. Andre 3000 happens to be one of my favorite rappers so I gave it a 2.
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