Rap-Up.com || New Music: John Legend x The Roots f/ Melanie Fiona & Common

?uestlove, Common, Melanie Fiona, and John Legend

John Legend and The Roots revive the spirit of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes’ 1975 classic “Wake Up Everybody” with some help from Common and Melanie Fiona. The soulful cover appears on Mr. Legend’s conscious collaboration with The Roots, Wake Up!, due Sept. 21.

The Grammy-winning crooner said the original song didn’t need any alterations. “‘Wake Up Everybody’ has four verses—the first one is a general statement, the second is about education, third is about health care, and the fourth is about making a better environment. No editing needed,” he stated.

Download: John Legend x The Roots f/ Melanie Fiona & Common – “Wake Up Everybody”

Audio via dajaz1

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5 Comments

ExcuseTheHELLOUTTAOFME?
July 16th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Melanie’s voice is just SUBLIMEEEEEE, she totally shines in this! She’s INCREDIBLE!!!!!

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Prada-G
July 16th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
wooow! im sooo glad to hear good music again! that feel good stuff :)

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tbib
July 17th, 2010 at 1:10 am
OMG That’s so gooood!!! Perfect Track!

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SNJ
July 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
I like this track! Nice job by the singers Ms. Fiona, Mr. Legend, and the Roots!

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John
February 23rd, 2012 at 5:48 pm
It feels good to be from Toronto! Melanie, you’re not only gitteng T.O. on the map but you are bringing real music back to life.I want the album! 1LOVEEEEEE T.O. holla at your boy.

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