Day 172: We Can Move by Free Youth // 6.5

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GENRE: hip hop
Although released recently, this is actually a restoration of a 1985 Ghanaian hip-hop single. I didn't even know they were doing this kinda thing over there back then. They look like they're having a ball over there. 

For a pop song, it's definitely on the longer end, being 6 minutes long. As with most hip hop songs, you've got a looping drum track. What's fun is those background bongos, adding a bit of spice. It definitely works better a dance song. The cadence of the singers is also very fun to listen to, and they have some rapping chops too! "WE ARE THE BOYS" is so fun to say, it's hilarious. 

Rating: 6.5/10 


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