John Legend, The Roots, and Arcade Fire

By Ta-Nehisi Coates

I have some pretty strong feelings about this cover of "Wake Up," but I don't want to bias the Golden Horde. So I leave it to you guys for impressions. I'll comment later. I want to hear your raw opinion.

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