Inspired by the 2008 election, John Legend and The Roots have teamed up to release Wake Up!, an LP filled with soul covers scheduled to drop Sept. 21.“The Fire” is one of 11 tracks on the album and the video was directed by Rik Cordero.
“‘The Fire’ is one of my favorite tracks off HIGO and really feels like something you’d hear in the theater. The line ‘you don’t say good luck, you say don’t give up’ inspired me to create a period piece narrative that stays true to the lyrics while adding another layer to the interpretation,” says Codero.
