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NEW MUSIC: John Legend and The Roots ft. Melanie Fiona, Common – Wake Up Everybody

From the set of the 'Wake Up Everybody' video shot in NY.

John Legend has already teamed up with the Roots for a duo album to be released this Fall, entitled Wake Up! Here’s the first single from that project, which adds Melanie Fiona and Common to the lineup on a modern rendition of a classic: Wake Up Everybody, made famous by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes back in the 70′s. If you don’t know about the original, you might be a 90′s baby so ask your parents. Legend retained the original lyrics of the song which are most appropriate for this upcoming album, which takes on a more socially conscious feel as it addresses some of the real-world issues we’re all currently facing.

The video was recently shot in NY and should be released shortly so check back.

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