This song really has YET to grow on me, honestly. I see what they are trying to do and what John Legend is trying to accomplish with his new album, but overall, this song feels a little flat and lacks the LIFE and undercurrent of passion and sincerity that the original “Wake Up Everybody” has.
The video also doesn’t help to change that perception either. It’s a very casual, carefree, and easy affair. The song was from a place of struggle and hard times. This feels like a fashion show and a street party. Good in theory, but not very true to the song I feel like. Everyone sounds great though, as usual! Including Ms. Melanie Fiona. And it’s good to hear Common rapping!
Wake Up!, John Legend’s next album, is due in September.









