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The Roots - The Fire
Artist: The Roots
Featuring: John Legend
Producer: The Roots
Album: How I Got Over
Label: Def Jam
If you’ve been binging on the World Cup this past week like a Lindsay Lohan at an open bar and are a little tired of listening to Shakira sing, The Roots are here to kick off your week with some freshness. Their latest single, The Fire, is masterfully produced (in-house, of course), by lacing together piano keys, John Legend’s always-talented vocals (see previous Roots/Legend collabo Doin’ It Again) and Questlove’s drum work to create the fuel that drives Blackthought’s upbeat lyrical momentum throughout the song. The beat isn’t the only promising part of the track, as Thought does what he does best by delivering his trademark brand of deep and uplifting lyricism: “I realize I’m supposed to reach for the sky, never let somebody try to tell you otherwise.” If this track’s fire left you feeling hot and bothered, be sure to check out their latest project, How I Got Over, out June 22. Now go to bed so you’ll be well rested for that Brazil game you’ve been looking forward to. God I love the World Cup.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on June 21, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11866 |
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Last week, when I commented on the "Doin It Again" feature about The Roots and John Legend recording an entire project together, I had no idea that "The Fire" had been recorded let alone placed on the same album as a new single. Needless to say, in a roundabout way, my request to the musical gods was answered.
Good stuff, I love when people listen to me (even if it didn't go down like that). 
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| Posted on Jun 13, 2010 |
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I've known about this song for a couple weeks
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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this nice. i like it better than "Doin It Again". 3.5
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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The Roots and John Legend are born to be together. I like both of their tracks together very much. Honestly I can't think of a bad John Legend hook, and this is one of Blackthought's better verses. "How I Got Over" is looking to be one of the best hip-hop albums of the year!
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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this song is fire no question, John Legend does a great job
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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the lyricism is incredible here. legend delivers the hook smoothly. decent production. classic.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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its ok... when u have the fire u want something fast and upbeat! something that matches ur fire inside u so it just amps u up!!! but this song didn't do that for me
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Wow, the best feature today. Legendary Roots and the legend himself. Nuff said.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Definitely better than "Doin It Again". Legend has a much more solid hook.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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with "The Fire" as the title, I wasn't expecting such a laid-back track. It's good, but I feel duped!
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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I'm starting to feel like a broken record on these Roots joints. They're all dope, and this is one of their more minimal tracks ever and it still works, but I'm dying for something more uptempo and upbeat. I was hoping they got their super serious, super dark album out of the way with Rising Down.
The Roots always deliver the fire, now I'd like to hear a hot track.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Genius Personified..nuff said
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Classic roots shit, 3 1/2
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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if any two artists can call a track "the fire" and truly live up to its name its these two artists making a banger collabo.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Liking the Roots on this once. Nice flows over the piano beat. Gotta love John Legend. Smooth vocals.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Consistent great track by The Roots. Easily the best song out of today's song postings. Everything was horrible so it's good to hear whatever The Roots bring to play.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2010 |
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Fire! Its The Roots, and John Legend, what else would you expect from them, not to mention they're together on the same couple tracks. Fire x2. Still can't wait for the new album. That whole thing will be FIRE, no doubt about it!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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nice...the fya exactly wat the song is...fya!!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Absolutely loving this joint right here. If this is what to come from The Roots/John Legend project, that album is going to be incredible.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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This is FIRE! I can't wait for the album.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Absolutely love this
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2010 |
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The Roots just keep getting better; the lyrics are even sharper in this song.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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@dj baer i must agree- havent heard a bad hook from the man john legend. another great collabo from the roots and jl, they certainly do well together, maybe some more coming? i hope so
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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This song would be perfect for Techno lovers, club beats i gotta admit, but when it comes to your ipod or listen too it daily it aint a good song. beats too fed up. kinda slow.
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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Black Thought is incredible. With John Legend the match is really nice. Love it !
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2010 |
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I liked "Doin it Again" way more than this song, but this is still destined to be a good song with two legendary forces joining together again.
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2010 |
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I can't get that chorus out of my head. My favourite song from the album deserves 4.5.
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