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Free Wired

Far East Movement · 2010

36 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant mix of electro hop and hip house that blends catchy hooks with dancefloor-ready beats.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Like a G6 — This track became a cultural phenomenon, capturing the party anthem vibe of its era and showcasing the group's signature blend of hip-hop and electronic elements.
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    Rocketeer — Featuring Ryan Tedder, this song combines an uplifting melody with themes of ambition, representing the album's optimistic outlook and commercial appeal.
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    Girls on the Dance Floor — With its infectious hook and danceable rhythm, this track exemplifies the album's aesthetic and its focus on nightlife culture.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends catchy hooks with dance-ready beats, establishing a vibrant electro hop sound.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate electronic elements like synths and auto-tuned vocals, creating a danceable sound.
  • The album includes interludes where the tempo drops, providing brief moments of contrast before returning to upbeat rhythms.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic dance floor vibes
  • short, punchy songs
  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • upbeat workout motivation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2010, 'Free Wired' was Far East Movement's debut studio album, following their earlier mixtapes. This project marked their transition from underground success to mainstream recognition, particularly with the chart-topping single 'Like a G6'.
Stylistic neighbors
LMFAO· David Guetta· Pitbull

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Girls on the Dance Floor 3:54
  • 2 Like a G6 3:37
  • 3 Rocketeer 3:31
  • 4 If I Was You (OMG) 3:26
  • 5 She Owns the Night 4:03
  • 6 So What? 3:24
  • 7 Don't Look Now 3:34
  • 8 Fighting for Air 3:45
  • 9 White Flag 3:49
  • 10 2gether 3:05

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