Wake Up! is a collaborative album between The Roots and John Legend, released on September 21, 2010. The project focuses on covers of soul and funk songs from the 1960s and 1970s with political and social messages.
The album was recorded at The Roots' studios in Philadelphia. It features collaborations with artists like Melanie Fiona and Common. The song "Wake Up Everybody" was the lead single and achieved success on the R&B charts.
Wake Up! won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2011. The record was praised for its thematic cohesion and Legend's vocal performance, blending classic sound with modern arrangements by The Roots.