Sunday Selection: John Legend feat. Andre3000 - "Green Light"
Published Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:00 AM
By Nia B

A collaboration between John Legend and Andre 3000 (aka 3 Stacks)? I never saw it coming but now that’s it here, like its title, I’m giving it the “Green Light." John Legend comes through on this track with an upbeat sound while 3 Stacks delivers a verse that will be judged by most Hip-Hop heads as decent, while others might beg to differ.

Overall, I’m feeling the collaboration between the two, as they elaborate on getting the green light from their girl of choice. While the song has a strong resemblance and energy to a past single from Andre3000 (“Hey Ya”), the more you listen to it you find yourself bobbing your head and taking a strong liking to it.

This song definitely has commercial appeal. Once you take a listen, you’ll see its potential to be picked up by possibly an automotive or liquor company. John Legend has been silent since his last album, but it looks like he’s back and has incorporated Hip-Hop back into his music.

Until next week, y’all enjoy this week’s Sunday Selection – “Green Light”:



Comments

 

Madhatter said:

first!!!
June 22, 2008 9:33 AM
 

Steve Dude said:

This is straight first!!!!!!
June 22, 2008 9:45 AM
 

j.johnson said:

umm...yeah...thats hot. digging Johns second verse...and of course andre did his thang!
June 22, 2008 9:51 AM
 

Hustlinupnorth said:

This has a good feel to it. Mos def could be a car commercial.
June 22, 2008 9:59 AM
 

DAREALGUNSMOKE said:

TITE WORK!
IM LOVIN IT, THESE TWO NEED TO DO MORE SONGS TOGETHER!
THAT KAT 3000 IS THE "GREATEST RAPPER ALIVE"
ITS LIKE EVERY VERSE HE HAS IS LIKE A 20BAR VERSE, WHO DO YOU KNO DOES DAT, IF YOU DONT STOP HIM HE PROBABLY WILL KEEP FLOWIN, LIKE THE NILE OR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
June 22, 2008 10:03 AM
 

EST said:

I'm definitely feeling this one.
June 22, 2008 10:07 AM
 

INGKING said:

Dre 3000 IS A "CREATIVE ARTIST" WHO ALWAYS DELIVERS WHAT WE NEED EVEN THOUGH SOME FOLKS JUST AINT READY WHEN IT HITS, NO BUTS, THIS IS HOT!
June 22, 2008 10:14 AM
 

MRGODBYROAD said:

ATL STAND UP 3000! IS IN THE BUILDIN!!!! HE CANT BE TOUCHED!
June 22, 2008 11:25 AM
 

B-Dot said:

this is what i needed........ 3stacks killz trackz
June 22, 2008 11:45 AM
 

Mr. S-H-Y said:

3 stacks is that dude. nice track
June 22, 2008 11:56 AM
 

AkdmkJeanius said:

Somebody zshare this sh*t!
June 22, 2008 12:02 PM
 

SOUTH DEKALB404 said:

two class acts right here..
June 22, 2008 12:04 PM
 

Thegreat4kay28 said:

3000 DOES IT again I agree this dude is the greatest live.  I havent heard a track were he didnt rip it
June 22, 2008 12:26 PM
 

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June 22, 2008 1:19 PM
 

Lexx Diirt said:

wheres the next real outkast CD. no idlewild, a real album??
3000 didnt blow this track away but hes one of the only rappers whos style fits the track nice.
June 22, 2008 1:23 PM
 

AfricanMAn said:

Yup! I'm ready! I love the song.

Obama 08!!!! Let's go change the world
June 22, 2008 1:25 PM
 

papichuloi65 said:

man that andre is sick man that was a freestyle and it was still better than the average john legend is destin to be just that
June 22, 2008 1:27 PM
 

AshBurn said:

I like! I wonder what the video is gonna be like!
June 22, 2008 1:37 PM
 

HTX2DC said:

I mess wit it!!! HTX2DC APPROVED! hahaha
June 22, 2008 2:21 PM
 

ross33 said:

There is no one out who is surfin' beats better than 3 stacks.  This is a natural fit for 3000.  Beat needed just a little more spice.
Overall, good look for both kats.
June 22, 2008 2:42 PM
 

Dragonfly Jones said:

Best rapper alive, dead, or in a coma= Andre 3000
June 22, 2008 2:48 PM
 

drewhood said:

3000=hiphops savior
June 22, 2008 3:12 PM
 

muhammed ali said:

umm interesting song.its gonna take a few more plays before i can give it the green light.3000 is the man and possibly the last savior hip hop has but i aint to sure bout the freestyle shit he did on this.its definately different in a good way tho.3000 write ya verse on the pad next time i wan hear that deep other level talk ya be doin.strip club gonna kill diz shizit tho.
June 22, 2008 3:26 PM
 

Creative Vibes said:

3000 has NEVER laid a wack verse in almost 15 years!
Who else can claim that ?!!
How can he not be top pretender for greatest alive.
He is the most consistent at least.
June 22, 2008 4:18 PM
 

Haughville said:

solid....
June 22, 2008 4:18 PM
 

Thirty Plus said:

I agree, the strip clubs are going to kill this shit!  I can already see "Kashmir" doing her thing to "Green Light"
June 22, 2008 4:29 PM
 

hiasme said:

That's good music push these boundaries aside and let's get creative with this 3000 got it in on this one but what's new he hasn't disappointed me yet.  At least Lil Wayne wasn't on this speaking of freestyles
June 22, 2008 4:30 PM
 

Redviagra said:

"A" town representative .. 3000's album is coming soon.. They are going to have separate albums again, but 3000 will be flowing again instead of all that singing.. Also, i heard some stuff on big's new album.. It's fire also, so dont overlook bigboy as well..."Lil Wayne has jocked 3000"s style so much.. If you listen closely, you can tell lilwayne has studied 3000's flow quite a bit..."  Overall nice work...
June 22, 2008 4:56 PM
 

shelz said:

yeah......sounds like a jingle.  I dont like.  Ive heard much better from both.
June 22, 2008 6:33 PM
 

MR202 said:

MAN 3000 MURKED THE SHIT OUT OF THIS SONG. IT DOES HAVE THAT HEY YA BEAT. MAN THATS WHAT U CALL A MEAN ASS FREESTYLE. I CAN'T WAIT 4 SLIM 2 DROP HIS ALBUM....DC STAND UP!!!!!!!!!!
June 22, 2008 7:20 PM
 

MRGODBYROAD said:

Redviagra said:
"A" town representative .. 3000's album is coming soon.. They are going to have separate albums again, but 3000 will be flowing again instead of all that singing.. Also, i heard some stuff on big's new album.. It's fire also, so dont overlook bigboy as well..."Lil Wayne has jocked 3000"s style so much.. If you listen closely, you can tell lilwayne has studied 3000's flow quite a bit..."  Overall nice work


REAL TALK!!! BUT WAYNE CAN NEVER EVER SEE DRE3000
June 22, 2008 7:28 PM
 

Majesticbeatz said:

Hot Damn! This is The Hottest Summer I've Witnessed in a Long Time!!!!
June 22, 2008 7:35 PM
 

muhammed ali said:

..."Lil Wayne has jocked 3000"s style so much.. If you listen closely, you can tell lilwayne has studied 3000's flow quite a bit..."  Overall nice work...

Lil Wayne has jocked 3000,Jigga & Gillie Da Kid style.Wayne dont even know who he is anymore.oh i forgot "he says hes a martin"
Yall rappers betta watch your style or next Wayne gonna be soundin like yo azz to.
June 22, 2008 8:11 PM
 

vinneymac said:

3 stacks please drop an album this year... PLEASE
June 22, 2008 8:18 PM
 

vinneymac said:

3 stacks please drop an album this year... PLEASE
June 22, 2008 8:18 PM
 

Ga Dome said:

not really feeling this track but maybe I need to listen to it a few more times.  

@ Creative Vibes; Dre laid a whack verse on the scooby doo shit they did a few years back but that whole song was whack.  He's still top three best rappers if not the GOAT tho.
June 22, 2008 9:00 PM
 

Mr.Striklybiz365 said:

You got to very talented aritst who complement each other extreamly well. John Legend does his thing on the vocals and Andre3000 murders it on both the vocal and lyrical side...what else can u ask for?????
June 22, 2008 9:19 PM
 

KillaRell said:

@ Hustlinupnorth

hell, yea I definitely see this working for a car commercial.

hot track.  3000 is so consistent.  nice.
June 22, 2008 9:49 PM
 

slickmaine said:

SINCE 3000 SAID I LIVE BEAT TO BEAT LIKE YOU LIVE CHECK TO CHECK, SO IF YOU DONT MOVE YOUR FEET SO I CAN EAT WE WILL BE LIKE TO NECK TO NECK. I HAVE BEEN LISTENING REAL CLOSELY. THE WALK IT OUT REMIX REALLY MADE ME CONSIDER HIM AS ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER DO IT.
June 22, 2008 10:38 PM
 

wolfpacks finest said:

this is a hot track 3000 and legend did their thing!
June 23, 2008 12:27 AM
 

kayfizzle said:

Just what hip/hop and music peroid needs..more originality and true talent..less gimmicks...luv this song,and i'm a huge fan of both artists...i'm glad there is this new return to REAL MUSIC!..I was about to start listening to Jazz..lol...wit Lil' Wayne,Lupe,and 3 Stacks..hip hop has a chance!...next,is dat New Nas!
June 23, 2008 2:57 AM
 

ArmyThug said:

Nice. 3 stacks always on point.
June 23, 2008 4:29 AM
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