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John Legend - Wake Up Everybody
Artist: John Legend
Featuring: The Roots , Common , Melanie Fiona
Producer: The Roots
Album: Wake Up!
Label: G.O.O.D. Music/Columbia
This is Sunday morning music. The individual sounds of artists like Common, Melanie Fiona, John Legend, and The Roots are as smooth and refreshing as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. But the combination of all four on Wake Up is an even more special treat, kind of like a follow-up mocha latte with whipped cream. The latest single off of John Legend’s joint project with the Roots (and a cover of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ classic Wake Up Everybody), this title song is an uplifting call for change from some of the most notable names in urban music. Melanie Fiona is admirable in her attempt to ask those who wish change upon the world, to make it. And Common’s guest verse is nothing short of spectacular as the vet finds his lyrical comfort zone, tackling one of his favorite topics like a football rivalry. Add all this in with the fact that the Roots created an instrumental that grooves like the ‘70s and I think they and Mr. Legend (whose excellent vocals really anchor this track) have easily topped that horrific We Are the World remix. Expect more inspiration when their collabo album Wake Up! drops September 21.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on July 26, 2010
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Beautiful song. The vocals were on point and matched the instrumentals by the roots perfectly. Common's guest verse was ON POINT!!!
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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 The John Legend and Roots combination is naturally genius. The instrumental works perfectly with the soulful vocals, and Common adds some refreshing hip-hop flavor at the end. This track is Mickey D's: I'm lovin it.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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This is like a dream track for me. Just beautiful.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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ohh wow, john legend, melanie fiona, with the roots, then commons verse.... AMAZING
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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this song is tight...common's lyrics show him at his best..this song was good
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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simply put... great music. not jus hip hop... great music.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Just flew back into Chicago this evening, so I'm going to have to be brief...
Just listen to the song (and again). 
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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very nice
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 544 |
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Everyone did there thing on this song. John Legend and The Roots were a match made in heaven. Then you add some amazing lyrics by Common with Melanie's beatiful voice and you have a perfect song.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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For those who don't know, this song is a remake of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' Wake Up Everybody. That song featured the always smooth late great Teddy Pendergrass.
That song was the first song that Sway (from MTV) played every morning as a temporary VJ at Hot97 back in 2002-2003 aka post 9/11. I remember when everyday I woke up there was always something about terrorism and shit... I won't forget. Besides that this remake to me is not a classic but darn good so 4.5 for my rating. Hope yall learned something. |
| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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excellent. john legend and melanie's voices compliments each other beautifully. the roots and common were good as well. classic shit
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Nice, nice, nice.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Is anyone really surprised that Common, John and the Roots and MMs. Fiona totally took this track to the sky?
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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This production is smooth and sophisticated and all the artist sound pretty good on it. The only thing I'm not really feeling is the duet on the hook. Not sure why, but their vocals don't really mesh well imo.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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this is real music no imitation
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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BANGER!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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How could you go wrong with a line-up like this? It would have been interesting to hear BlackThought work in a verse, but I can't begin to complain. Beautiful music.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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When I first saw this track I was excited because i knew this cut and on surface the team seemed like a cant miss.I thought the harmony was off and I expected a little more
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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This is such a powerful song, common’s flow was amazing.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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how much I love his voice...
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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John Legend at his complete best . This is an amazinq sonq .
Love the lyrics - Common gettin' it ! ") |
| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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LOVE IT!
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Melanie Fiona ruined it for me
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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i llove thz song very mucc...
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2010 |
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song was great. lyrics rly make you think of the future
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2010 |
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The combination of John Legend is a match made in heaven, they sound great together! The production was good, Common's verse was great and Melanie Fiona did a good job too. I am pretty excited for Wake Up Everybody, which should turn out great!
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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Common was my highlight, very feel good song in ways. Could suit a few mods. Didn't blow me away but deff enjoyable.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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This is a great song because each of these artists work well with each other. Its a given that it would turn out well. The Roots band is one of the best out there, common is a great rapper, melanie, and john, are great singers. What would we really expect from them? Anything less than great ness would be suprising. I like the laid back feel of the song, and love commons verse, its a great addition. Solid 4-Stars.
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2010 |
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This is a good combo John Legend always makes good music! this is going on the IPOD so i can listen to it while walking down the street
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Very Nice....
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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A very great song everyone blended in great with this one. Just classic soul with a hip-hop spin makes a new instant classic.
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| Posted on Jul 28, 2010 |
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Exceptional
Melodical and Sick Verse from Common...brilliant |
| Posted on Jul 29, 2010 |
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awesome...enuff said
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2010 |
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YEEEEEEEEEEEES this is such a graceful and soulfull song which are the the types of songs i love and just by listenin to there voices John Legend and Melanie Fiona they really meant what they were singing. beautiful buts me in a good mood listenin to that song :)
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2010 |
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Beautiful, enough said.
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2010 |
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I liked their collabos, and this song is not exception.
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| Posted on Aug 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2010 |
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Even just from listening to the first few seconds of this track I had to let an "Awww shit yeah!" loose
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