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"Free Wired" (Explicit Version) by Far East Movement is a high-energy blend of electro-hop, hip-hop, and pop that captures the party-forward spirit of early 2010s club culture. Fueled by slick production and catchy hooks, the album features standout tracks like "Like a G6" and "Rocketeer," which balance pulsing beats with infectious melodies. The group's collaboration with artists such as The Cataracs, Ryan Tedder, and Snoop Dogg adds variety to the album, keeping the energy consistent while showcasing different stylistic flavors. Lyrically, "Free Wired" leans heavily into party themes and nightlife bravado, which, combined with its unfiltered explicit content, cements its identity as an unapologetic soundtrack for the dance floor. While it may not dive deep lyrically, "Free Wired" succeeds in what it sets out to do—deliver a fun, futuristic fusion of genres designed to get listeners moving. It's an intriguing snapshot of the era's cross-genre experimentation and youthful exuberance.
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*Free Wired* is the third studio album by American electro-hop group Far East Movement. The album was released on October 12, 2010, in both the United States and United Kingdom. It marked the group's mainstream breakthrough thanks to its fusion of electronic, hip-hop, and pop influences. The record was released through Cherrytree Records, a subsidiary of Interscope Records. Recording sessions for *Free Wired* took place in various studios across Los Angeles, California. The album features high-energy production and includes guest appearances from artists such as Ryan Tedder, Snoop Dogg, Keri Hilson, and Dev. Notably, the single "Like a G6" became a major hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. *Free Wired* reached number 24 on the US Billboard 200 chart and climbed to number 55 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was produced by a diverse team including The Stereotypes, The Cataracs, Roger Sanchez, Fernando Garibay, and co-production from will.i.am. This producer lineup helped shape the record's hybrid style blending beats from club, hip-hop, and pop music scenes.
Tracklisting
- Girls On the Dance Floor
- Like A G6
- Rocketeer
- If I Was You (OMG)
- She Owns The Night
- So What?
- Don’t Look Now
- Fighting For Air
- White Flag
- 2gether
- Go Ape